(Hague) Convention on the Law Applicable to Maintenance Obligations

Summary

This Convention establishes the applicable law in a conflict of laws situation in respect of maintenance obligations "arising from a family relationship, parentage, marriage or affinity, including a maintenance obligation in respect of a child who is not legitimate."  This Convention replaces the Convention on the Law Applicable to Maintenance Obligations towards Children done on October 24, 1956.

• Adopted: October 1, 1977
• Entry Into Force: January X, 1977

Japan Status

• Signed: 28 February 1986  
• Ratification: 5 June 1986
• Entry Into Force: September 1986

Other country Status

See the Hague website for current information.

CRN Japan Position

Under consideration.

Practical Application to Cases in Japan

Unknown at this time

Sources of Treaty

• English Source  (local copy)
• Japanese: unknown

Accepts Individual Complaints?

• Unknown

Additional Information

• NA