A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF WORKING OF FAMILY COURTS IN TIMES OF PANDEMIC IN EUROPE
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF WORKING OF FAMILY COURTS IN TIMES OF PANDEMIC IN EUROPE

Summary/Abstract: In the mid of 2020, the pandemic had significantly spread across the whole world and among the affected nations was Europe with 2/3rd of the total number of deaths by this COVID 19. This article is to present a comparative analysis of the consequences of the health crisis on family matters in Europe’s jurisdictions and how their law offices are facing these major changes that makes them rethink their practice and the family justice. Lastly, the effects caused on human rights and the Rule of Law and Way ahead. International institutions such as the United Nations, at a global level, or the Council of Europe and the European Union, at European level, must engage in transnational coordination in the judicial response to emergencies such as the one the world has faced with COVID 19. The study covers the most affected countries i.e., France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany and Switzerland on the aspects of – How Applications in Family Matters is Filled in Front of Your Jurisdiction During the Lockdown and How Pending Cases is Dealt with? Means of communication with courts in family matters during this time a) he consequences of the "lockdown" on the rights of the parents b) State of alternative dispute resolution methods used during this time c) A general picture of Judiciary in the pandemic situation. d) The consequences of the crisis will be on the practice of family law lawyers?

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