<i>‘This outstanding book shines a light on the contours and complexities of matrimonial property regimes in Europe. It contributes significantly to the field by analysing the degree of solidarity present in community – and separation-based regimes and enriches our understanding of this important area. I recommend it most highly.’</i>

- Andy Hayward, Durham University, UK,

<i>‘This advanced study offers a comprehensive comparison of thirteen distinct matrimonial property regimes, evaluated against ten carefully selected parameters. Uniquely, it includes not only national legal systems but also incorporates the CEFL Principles of European Family Law Regarding the Property Relations between Spouses. Most notably, this is the first time the numerical comparative method has been applied to this field, setting a new standard for empirical analysis in family law research. This work is an essential resource for academics, practitioners, and policymakers interested in the evolving landscape of matrimonial property law.’</i>

- Katharina Boele-Woelki, Bucerius Law School, Germany,

This innovative book examines how patrimonial solidarity between spouses is manifested across various community-based and separation-based matrimonial property regimes in Europe. Hannelore Thijs demonstrates the complexities of spousal interdependence by analysing key issues including the protection of the family home, debt regulation, and the content of the matrimonial property. By exploring similarities and differences among the analysed regimes, Thijs provides fresh insights into the legal dimensions of matrimonial property law.

Key Features:
● Draws from legislation, case law and literature across different European jurisdictions, including France, Germany, and the Netherlands
● Provides a series of practical recommendations and global best practices to enhance the coherence of legal frameworks in Europe and to ensure a more harmonious spousal solidarity
● Compares 13 European matrimonial property regimes, encompassing the Franco-German community of accrued gains and the regimes proposed by the Commission on European Family Law

Marriage, Property and Solidarity in Europe will be a valuable resource for legal practitioners and scholars in family law and property law with a European focus. Researchers with an interest in EU law or comparative law will also find this to be an engaging text.
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Contents Foreword: A landmark study on marriage, property, and solidarity in Europe xvii Prof. Dr. Alain-Laurent Verbeke 1 Introduction 2 Administration of the matrimonial property 3 Protection of the family home and household goods 4 Debt regulation 5 Income 6 Value increases concerning non-matrimonial property 7 Apparent non-matrimonial property 8 Method of sharing 9 Sharing key 10 Composition and valuation of the matrimonial property 11 Marital agreements 12 Solidarity in matrimonial property regimes: an evaluative and normative assessment 13 Conclusion Index
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781035366095
Publisert
2025-12-19
Utgiver
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Høyde
244 mm
Bredde
169 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
642

Forfatter

Biografisk notat

Hannelore Thijs, Rector Roger Dillemans Family Property Law Institute, KU Leuven, Belgium