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BS-1395/2008-SON ECLI:DK:SON:2023:BS0000004221 AI generated

Court denies international jurisdiction for temporary custody case citing exclusive Danish competence under EU law.

Case Number BS-1395/2008-SON
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Denmark (DK)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed
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The court dismissed the plaintiff's request for temporary custody, ruling that Danish courts have exclusive jurisdiction under EU regulations. The plaintiff argued for international jurisdiction based on the child's residence abroad, while the defendant contended that Danish law prevails. The court determined that the specific EU framework governing cross-border custody matters precludes the application of general international jurisdiction rules in this instance.

Legislator headnote

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Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003; Article 15: The court establishes that when a child is habitually resident in a Member State, the courts of that state have exclusive jurisdiction over custody matters, excluding parallel proceedings in other jurisdictions.

Keywords

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exclusive jurisdiction temporary custody EU Regulation 2201/2003 habitual residence international competence cross-border custody Member State courts

Cited Legislation

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Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003
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BS-1146/2011-VLR
Court dismisses international jurisdiction claim for parental authority and residence cases against Denmark.
BS-704/2009-VIB
Danish court dismissed case on jurisdiction, ruling exclusive competence lies with Faroe Islands for parental authority disputes.
BS-576/2011-OLR
Foreign Algerian divorce and custody judgment rejected in Denmark due to violation of fundamental legal principles.
BS-2725/2009-KOL
Court dismisses Danish divorce case where foreign court lacks jurisdiction under Danish law.
SS-1071/2011-OLR
Detention in absentia dismissed due to lack of crime location and pending foreign custody proceedings.

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Sag om midlertidig forældremyndighed samt kendelse om, hvorvidt retten har international kompetence til at behandle sag om forældremyndighed