Marital Agreements and Private Autonomy in Comparative Perspective

1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-1-84946-012-5
Verlag: Hart Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 532 Seiten, Hardback, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 921 g

This book deals with a subject that has recently been the focus of debate and law reform in many jurisdictions: how much scope should spouses have to conclude agreements concerning their financial affairs - and under what circumstances should such agreements be binding and enforceable? These marital agreements include pre-nuptial, post-nuptial and separation agreements.

The book is the result of a British Academy-funded research project which investigated and compared the relevant law of England and Wales, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and the jurisdictions of the United States. In addition to chapters on these jurisdictions, the book includes a chapter on the 'English practitioner's view'. It also provides a comparative analysis of the different matrimonial property regimes and the rules on marital agreements that explores underlying themes and principlesand makes recommendations for regulating marital agreements.

A key theme is the function and effect of marital agreements in the different jurisdictions. Thus, each chapter first explains the underlying 'default' rules for ancillary relief/matrimonial property and maintenance. It then analyses the current rules for marital agreements, and gives a brief account of the private international law rules.

The book provides a comprehensive source of reference on ancillary relief/matrimonial property and maintenance and the rules on pre-nuptial, post-nuptial and separation agreements in 14 jurisdictions. It offers guidance for academics and practitioners dealing with international matters, and a basis for discussions on law reform.

'I applaud the vision and perseverance of Jens Scherpe in having conceived this book and, with so much distinguished help, in now bringing it to birth. I will be using it for many years and I warmly invite my fellow family lawyers across the world to do likewise.'
Foreword by The Rt Hon Lord Wilson of Culworth, Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom

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Autoren/Hrsg.

Scherpe, Jens M

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Asien (inkl. Türkei und Naher Osten)
• Rechtswissenschaften Recht, Rechtswissenschaft Allgemein Rechtsvergleichung
• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Westeuropa, Südeuropa
• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Österreich
• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Nordeuropa (Skandinavien)
• Rechtswissenschaften Bürgerliches Recht Familienrecht Eherecht, eheliches Güterstandsrecht
• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Common Law (UK, USA, Australien u.a.)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction to the Project
Jens M Scherpe
Questionnaire
National Reports on Marital Agreements and Private Autonomy
Australia
Owen Jessep
Austria
Susanne Ferrari
France and Belgium
Walter Pintens
England and Wales
Joanna Miles
An English Practitioner's View on Pre-Nuptial, Post-Nuptial and Separation Agreements
Mark Harper and Brett Frankle
The Law Commission's Consultation on Marital Property Agreements
Elizabeth Cooke
Germany
Anatol Dutta
Ireland
Louise Crowley
The Netherlands
Katharina Boele-Woelki and Bente Braat
New Zealand
Margaret Briggs
Scotland
Kenneth McK Norrie
Singapore
Wai Kum Leong
Spain
Josep Ferrer-Riba
Sweden
Maarit Jänterä-Jareborg
United States
Ira Mark Ellman
Marital Agreements and Private Autonomy in Comparative Perspective
Jens M Scherpe

Über Autor(innen)

Scherpe, Jens M
Jens M Scherpe is a University Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Cambridge and an Academic Door Tenant, Queen Elizabeth Building, Temple, London.

Jens M Scherpe is a University Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Cambridge and an Academic Door Tenant, Queen Elizabeth Building, Temple, London.