Property Regimes for International Couples

Summary

The European Parliament approves enhanced cooperation to harmonize rules on property rights and legal jurisdiction for international couples, including marriages and registered partnerships.
10 16.06.2016
Other
family
civil law
legislative procedure

Key points

  • The decision to use enhanced cooperation was made because negotiations between all Member States had reached a stalemate.
  • The rules will cover both matrimonial property and the financial consequences of registered partnerships.
  • The framework focuses on determining jurisdiction, applicable law, and how decisions are recognized and enforced across borders.
  • The decision is based on specific legal foundations within the European Union treaties.
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