Changes in Czech Family Law in Light of the Principles of European Family Law

Czech family law has recently been re-codified as part of the new Civil Code. The intention its main drafters was to build on values and traditions Christian-Jewish culture in Republic enrich with a dimension, especially relation international human rights conventions developments field general. Some sections have also significantly influenced by Principles European Family Law (PEFL) developed Commission (CEFL) aiming at ‘better law’ harmonization systems Europe. It stressed that regarding Divorce Maintenance Between Former Spouses, Parental Responsibilities Property Relations Spouses were published during time recodification Code took into consideration. However, Property, Succession Rights Duties Couples de facto Unions later. is unclear whether concept unmarried cohabitation will be challenge for legislators. One can agree view private code should, principle, cover all matters, including law, customary countries comparable legal environments. And finally, article focused pending drafts, this area are not over, further changes way.