Recognition of Foreign Divorces
The recast of the Brussels IIa Regulation—now known as Brussels IIb or Regulation EU 2019/1111—marks a significant step forward in the European Union’s commitment to enhancing the efficiency and consistency of cross-border family law, particularly divorces. Replacing Brussels IIa, the regulation introduces two systems: A key jurisdictional shift is from domicile to habitual residence, emphasizing … Read more