What Does Leaving The EU Mean For Family Law?

On 29 March 2017, the UK formally triggered Article 50, thereby starting the process of leaving the European Union (EU).

Having been a member of the EU for over 40 years, many of our laws and procedures are intrinsically linked to European Regulations, and our leaving the EU will now create great uncertainty about how this will affect families whose relationships break down.

It is unclear at this stage as to the date we will officially leave the EU. Until this date, the Regulations continue to apply and nothing changes. Currently the European Regulations particularly affect jurisdiction in family law disputes and the enforcement of decisions. It...