Property consequences of registered partnerships

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1 Are there different forms of "registered partnerships" in this Member State? Explain the differences between the different forms?

No, there is only one form of registered partnership – for same-sex couples. However, the possibility of registering partnerships was abolished in 2009, following amendments to the Swedish Marriage Code enabling same-sex couples to marry under the same conditions as different-sex couples. The provisions of the Marriage Code apply equally to both same-sex and different-sex couples. But partnerships registered before 2009 remain valid until dissolved by the parties or, upon the request of the parties, converted into a marriage.

2 Is there a statutory property regime for registered partnerships in this Member State? What does it provide? To which forms of “registered partnership” does it apply?

The same rules apply to registered partnerships as to married couples.

3 How can partners arrange their property regime? What are the formal requirements in this case?

The same rules apply to registered partnerships as to married couples.

4 Are there restrictions on the freedom to arrange a property regime?

The same rules apply to registered partnerships as to married couples.

5 What are the legal effects of dissolution or annulment on the property consequences of the registered partnership?

The same rules apply to registered partnerships as to married couples.

6 What are the effects of death on the property consequences of the registered partnership?

The same rules apply to registered partnerships as to married couples.

7 Which authority has the competence to decide in a case relating to the property consequences of the registered partnership?

The same rules apply to registered partnerships as to married couples.

8 What are the effects of the property consequences of the registered partnership on legal relationships between a partner and a third party?

The same rules apply to registered partnerships as to married couples.

9 A short description of the procedure for the division, including partition, distribution and liquidation, of the property of the registered partnership in this Member State.

The same rules apply to registered partnerships as to married couples.

10 What is the procedure and documents or information typically required for the purpose of registration of immovable property?

The same rules apply to registered partnerships as to married couples.

Last update: 30/01/2020

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