Edward Elgar Publishing Party Autonomy for Married, Registered and Informal Couples under Private International Law: A Comparative Guide (Elgar Comparative Family Law series)

International couples increasingly face legal uncertainty when their relationships span more than one jurisdiction. Differences in national laws, combined with the absence of a uniform European framework, raise difficult questions concerning the legal consequences of relationship breakdowns. This authoritative Comparative Guide addresses these challenges by examining party autonomy in private international law (PIL) as a crucial instrument for enhancing legal certainty. Key Features: Provides key information for courts and related parties in facilitating informed choices and reducing litigation risks Adopts a practitioner-oriented structure, enabling quick identification of choice-of-court and choice-of-law options Presents structured chapters from across 26 European jurisdictions to provide a comparative overview of EU and national PIL Systematically integrates EU and national PIL, including Brussels IIter, Rome III, Maintenance Regulation and property regimes Addresses pressing issues including divorce, separation, maintenance, property and pension rights for married couples, registered partnerships, same-sex marriages and informal relationships This Comparative Guide is an essential resource for practitioners of European family law, private international law and cross-border dispute resolution. Policymakers in EU institutions as well as legal scholars will benefit from its comprehensive analysis and actionable approaches.