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Guide to Brussels II
This European wide law was introduced very quickly and with very little prior notice in March 2001 and has had a dramatic effect on the practice of international family law cases ever since. It introduced identical divorce jurisdiction across Europe which is helpful. However it said that whichever party was first to issue proceedings in a European Union country secured priority. It directly encouraged the unilateral issuing of proceedings for tactical, financial reasons. It directly discouraged mediation, reconciliation, couselling and negotiation. This guide deals with the legal background and the procedural steps to be taken, including emphasising he importance of urgent advice.
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