Memo: European Commission proposals to bring legal certainty to couples in cross-border marriages approved by EU ministers

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Series Details MEMO/10/695 (20.12.10)
Publication Date 20/12/2010
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The European Commission’s proposals that will bring legal certainty to international couples wishing to divorce were formally adopted on 20 December 2010 by EU ministers. The approval followed a political agreement on 3 December. The new legislation will give a choice as to which country's rules apply in case of divorce for couples with different nationalities, those living apart in different countries or those living together in a country other than their home country. The European Parliament gave a positive opinion on the legislation the previous week. The rules will enter into force in 18 months time.

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ESO: Background Information: EU Justice Ministers back new rules to bring legal certainty to couples in cross-border divorces http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-eu-justice-ministers-back-new-rules-to-bring-legal-certainty-to-couples-in-cross-border-divorces/

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