Matters of the property consequences of registered partnerships

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Country

Belgium

Instrument

Family Law – Matters of the property consequences of registered partnerships

mandatory input

Article 64(1) (a) - the courts or authorities with competence to deal with applications for a declaration of enforceability in accordance with Article 44(1) and with appeals against decisions on such applications in accordance with Article 49(2)

With competence to deal with applications for a declaration of enforceability: the court of first instance, more specifically the family court (‘tribunal de la famille’).

As regards appeals against decisions on such applications:

to lodge an objection: the court of first instance, more specifically the family court (‘tribunal de la famille’);
to lodge an appeal: the Court of Appeal (‘Cour d'appel’).

Article 64(1) (b) - the procedures to contest the decision given on appeal referred to in Article 50

Decisions delivered on appeal are subject to review by the Court of Cassation (‘Cour de Cassation’) alone.

Article 65 (1) - the list of the other authorities and legal professionals referred to in Article 3(2)

No other authorities within the meaning of Article 3(2).

Last update: 10/01/2022