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Jurisdiction in Matrimonial Matters, Parental Responsibility and International Abduction: A Handbook on the Application of Brussels IIa Regulation in National Courts

Jurisdiction in Matrimonial Matters, Parental Responsibility and International Abduction: A Handbook on the Application of Brussels IIa Regulation in National Courts

Author: Constanza Honorati
Publisher: Peter Lang AG
ISBN: 9783631749517
Published In: October 2018
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Switzerland ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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The Brussels IIa Regulation is the fundamental tool for judicial cooperation in family law and it provides the necessary legal frame for uniform rules across Europe. Yet, uniformity of legal rules and their uniform interpretation through the decisions handed down by the Court of Justice of the European Union does not always suffice to achieve uniformity of solutions in family matters. This is especially true in regard to the very sensitive field of parental responsibility and the protection of minors. In fact, while the legal pattern may be comparatively simple, as it is built on the common and shared principles of the best interests of the child, the concrete application of rules (also) depends on a number of factual elements and circumstances, which are differently evaluated and balanced in the different jurisdictions, in accordance with the different social and cultural environment where such facts are displayed. Moreover, judges and lawyers not only adopt different approaches, but also have very different levels of knowledge of, and experience with, European Private International Law tools. As these differences lead to different outcomes despite the existence of a uniform legal source, they jeopardize the uniform application of the Regulation. Indeed, relevant legal analysis and empirical data show how application of the Regulation, as made by the courts of Member States, is far from consistent.

Scope of Application, Definitions and Relations to Other Instruments - Jurisdiction in Matrimonial Matters - Jurisdiction in Parental Responsibility Matters - Jurisdiction in Child Abduction Proceedings - Hearing of the Child - Prorogation of Jurisdiction - Transfer of Proceedings - Lis Pendens - Provisional and Protective Measures - Cooperation between Central Authorities - Cross-Border Child Placement