In a declaratory judgment, the court determines your legal position, such as ownership of property, a specific right or the validity of an agreement, without ordering anyone to pay. It gives a clear basis for the next steps.

When should you contact a lawyer?

• There's a dispute over a right in property or money.
• You need official recognition of a right, for example before registration or sale.
• There's doubt about the validity of an agreement or document.
• An institution won't act without a court ruling.

Related topics

• Property rights
• Validity of agreements
• Registering rights
• Civil proceedings