Object ObjectF1

United Kingdom

F1The object of the present Convention is to ensure the effective international recovery of child support and other forms of family maintenance, in particular by—

(a)

establishing a comprehensive system of co-operation between the authorities of the Contracting States;

(b)

making available applications for the establishment of maintenance decisions;

(c)

providing for the recognition and enforcement of maintenance decisions; and

(d)

requiring effective measures for the prompt enforcement of maintenance decisions.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 3G inserted (31.12.2020) by Private International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Act 2020 (c. 24), s. 4(3), Sch. 4 (with s. 3(1), Sch. 5 para. 8)
F1: Sch. 3G inserted (31.12.2020) by Private International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Act 2020 (c. 24), s. 4(3), Sch. 4 (with s. 3(1), Sch. 5 para. 8)