Summary
This report discusses a proposed EU regulation to clarify jurisdiction, applicable law, and the enforcement of decisions regarding the property rights of international couples in registered partnerships. 10 08.07.2016
Other
family
civil law
legislative procedure
public administration
international relations
Key points
- The proposal aims to provide legal certainty for international couples regarding their property rights.
- It establishes clear rules on which courts have the authority to rule on property matters for registered partners.
- The regulation introduces the principle of unity of law, meaning one single law applies to all property held within the partnership regardless of where it is located.
- Couples are given the option to choose the law of their nationality, their habitual residence, or the state where they registered their partnership.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council regulation on jurisdiction, applicable law and the recognition and enforcement of decisions in matters of the property consequences of registered partnerships
Jurisdiction, applicable law and the recognition and enforcement of decisions in matters of the property consequences of registered partnerships *
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