Brussels IIa Regulation - Matrimonial matters and matters of parental responsibility

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Family Law - Brussels IIa Regulation - Matrimonial matters and matters of parental responsibility

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Article 67 (a)

Please note that the original language version of this Article Estonian has been amended recently. The language version you are now viewing is currently being prepared by our translators.

The names, addresses and contact details of the central authorities designated pursuant to Article 53:

Ministry of Justice

International Judicial Cooperation Division

Suur-Ameerika 1

10122 Tallinn

Email: central.authority@just.ee

Tel: +372 620 8183; +372 620 8186; +372 620 8190

Article 67 (b)

Pursuant to Article 57(2), the following languages are accepted for communicating with central authorities: Estonian, English.

Article 67 (c)

Pursuant to Article 45(2), the following languages are accepted for certificates on access rights and the return of a child: Estonian and English.

Articles 21 and 29

Applications under Articles 21 and 29 must be submitted to the relevant county court in Estonia.

Article 33

Appeals under Article 33 must be submitted to the relevant district court in Estonia.

Article 34

Appeals under Article 34 may be submitted in Estonia only as appeals in cassation.

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Last update: 11/12/2020