OTHER ACTIVITIES

Commission on European Family Law (CEFL)
The chair and the secretariat of the European network in the field of family law, better known as the Commission on European Family Law (CEFL) is one of the foremost tasks of UCERF. The CEFL aims to contribute to the harmonisation of the family and inheritance law in Europe. On the basis of extensive comparative law, general principles of European Family law are drafted. In 2004 the principles regarding divorce and maintenance between former spouses were published. In 2007 this will be followed with the principles regarding parental reponsibilities. For more information click here.

Network
Thanks to the CEFL, UCERF disposes of an extensive network of family law specialists both in and outside The Netherlands. This network has been and will continue to be utilised for research periods abroad as well as for the collation of information regarding foreign law.

Teaching
Alongside their tasks as university lecturers, the UCERF researchers are also involved in the practical application of the law, by providing courses for practitioners. Continuing legal education courses and in-house courses are currently offered for: