Full Description
A book series dedicated to the harmonisation and unification of family and succession law in Europe. The series includes comparative legal studies and materials as well as studies on the effects of international and European law making within the national legal systems in Europe. The books are published in English, French or German under the auspices of the Organising Committee of the Commission on European Family Law (CEFL).The Principles of European Family Law drafted by the CEFL are aimed at contributing to the harmonisation of family law in Europe. The first sets of Principles cover Divorce and Maintenance between Former Spouses, Parental Responsibilities and Property Relations between Spouses respectively. This book focuses on Principles Regarding Property, Maintenance and Succession Rights of Couples in de facto Unions. The CEFL has developed a comprehensive and original set of rules which may be a source of inspiration for legislating the rights and duties of couples who have not formalised their relationship. In their provisions on specific issues, the Principles opt for workable solutions which aim to avoid unnecessary hardship and disputes. The Principles should be used as a frame of reference by policy makers and legislators.
Contents
The Work of the Commission on European Family Law (p. 1) Introduction to the Principles Regarding Property, Maintenance and Succession Rights of Couples in de facto Unions (p. 7) Preamble (p. 51) Chapter I: Definitions and Scope of Application (p. 55) Chapter II: General Rights and Duties (p. 69) Chapter III: Agreements (p. 103) Chapter IV: Property and Debts (p. 113) Chapter V: Separation (p. 147) Chapter VI: Death (p. 195) Chapter VII: Disputes (p. 229) Principles of European Family Law Regarding Property, Maintenance and Succession Rights of Couples in de facto Unions (p. 241) Principes de droit europeen de la famille relatifs au patrimoine, a l'entretien et aux droits de succession des couples vivant en union de fait (p. 247) Prinzipien zum Europaeischen Familienrecht betreffend Vermoegen, Unterhalt und Erbrechte fuer Paare in faktischen Partnerschaften (p. 253) Beginselen van Europees Familierecht betreffende vermogen, alimentatie en erfrechten voor paren in de facto partnerschappen (p. 261) Principios de derecho de familia europeo relativos a la propiedad, los alimentos y los derechos de sucesion de parejas en una union de hecho (p. 267) Europeiska Familjeraettsprinciper roerande raettigheter till egendom, underhall samt arv i faktiska partnerskap mellan par (p. 275)
