Couples in Romania. Last updated on: The English and national language versions of this page are maintained by the respective interlocutor. The translations into other languages are carried out and updated progressively.
Therefore, possible recent updates may not be available in this languages version. For the latest version check the English or national language version. Which law applies? Which international conventions have to be respected with regard to certain countries? If no choice is made in this respect, the matrimonial property is governed by the law applicable to the general effects of marriage.
If the spouses have no common nationality either, the law of the state on whose territory the marriage was celebrated applies. Do the spouses have the option of choosing the applicable law? If so, by which principles is this choice governed e. Spouses have the possibility to choose the law applicable to their matrimonial regime. The choice-of-law agreement may be concluded before the celebration of the marriage, at the same time as the celebration of the marriage or during the marriage.
In terms of form, the agreement has to fulfil the conditions provided by the law chosen as applicable or by the law of the place where the agreement is concluded. However, a document signed and dated by both spouses is mandatory in all cases. Unless otherwise agreed by the spouses, the newly chosen law produces its effects only for the future. Is there a statutory matrimonial property regime and if so, what does it provide? Please describe the general principles: Which goods are part of community property?
Which goods are part of the separate estates of the spouses? If the spouses fail to conclude a marriage contract, the matrimonial property regime applicable to them is the statutory community of property regime.
