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.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council regulation on jurisdiction, the recognition and enforcement of decisions in matrimonial matters and matters of parental responsibility, and on international child abduction (recast)
REPORT on the draft Council regulation on jurisdiction, the recognition and enforcement of decisions in matrimonial matters and the matters of parental responsibility, and on international child abduction (recast)
Jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement of decisions in matrimonial matters and matters of parental responsibility, and international child abduction *
Jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement of decisions in matrimonial matters and matters of parental responsibility, and international child abduction *
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