EU Reform for Cross-Border Family Law and Child Protection

Summary

This proposal aims to simplify how family law decisions, like divorce or custody, are recognized across EU borders and speed up the return of children in international abduction cases.
10 02.07.2019
Other
family
lawyer
civil law
human rights
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • Simplification of cross-border enforcement for family law decisions to increase legal certainty.
  • Removal of the requirement for a formal declaration to make foreign court orders enforceable, reducing costs for citizens.
  • Implementation of strict time limits for child abduction cases to ensure rapid resolution.
  • Establishment of specialized courts and the use of experienced judges for international child abduction matters.
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