Jurisdiction autonomy on European Private International Law of matrimonial property regimes

Helena Mota

Keywords

Matrimonial Property Regulation; European Union; Choice-of-Court Agreements; Jurisdiction.

Abstract

This work aims to analyse articles 7 and 8 of the Matrimonial Regimes Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/1103). We will discuss the party autonomy on jurisdiction offered by the Regulation, id est, when and in what conditions couples can make “choice-of-court agreements” on matrimonial property regimes matters. We will also discuss some interpretation problems arising from articles 7 and 8 of the Regulation.