Expertise
ExpertiseOur Working Areas
The Institute focuses on academic research and knowledge production in core areas of family law with an international dimension.
01International Family Law
Academic study of jurisdiction, applicable law and international cooperation mechanisms in family relationships spanning multiple legal systems.
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02Children's Rights
Academic work on the protection of children's rights at national and international level, centred on the best interests of the child.
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03Custody and Contact
Comparative and contemporary legal analysis of custody arrangements, joint custody debates and contact with the child.
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04International Child Abduction
Legal analysis of international child abduction cases under the 1980 Hague Convention, return proceedings and case-law review.
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05Divorce and Separation Law
Comparative academic work on grounds for divorce, procedure and cross-border divorce litigation.
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06Maintenance Law
Studies on types of maintenance, assessment approaches and international recovery of maintenance claims.
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07Matrimonial Property Regimes
Studies on statutory and elective property regimes, liquidation and international matrimonial property disputes.
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08Domestic Violence and Protective Measures
Work on prevention of domestic violence, protective orders and international protection standards.
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09Family Mediation
Development, limits and international practice of mediation and amicable dispute resolution in family matters.
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10Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
Procedure, case law and comparative analysis on recognition and enforcement of foreign family law judgments.
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Adoption and Parentage
Work on domestic and intercountry adoption, establishment of parentage and legal consequences of modern reproductive technology.
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Multinational Families
A holistic academic approach to the legal challenges faced by families with multiple nationality and residence connections.
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