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(Non-legislative acts)
INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
COUNCIL DECISION
of 9 June 2011
on the approval, on behalf of the European Union, of the Hague Convention of 23 November 2007
on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance
(2011/432/EU)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
(4) Matters
governed
by
the
Convention
are
also
dealt
with
in Council Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 of 18 December
2008 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and
enforcement of decisions and cooperation in matters
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European
relating to maintenance obligations ( 2 ). As agreed when
Union, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 81(3),
Council Decision 2011/220/EU ( 3 ) on the signing of the
in conjunction with point (b) of the second subparagraph of
Convention was adopted, the Union should approve the
Article 218(6) and the first sentence of the second subparagraph
Convention alone and exercise its competence over all
of Article 218(8) thereof,
the matters governed by it. Consequently, the Member
States should be bound by the Convention by virtue of
its approval by the Union.
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
(5) When approving the Convention, the Union should
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (
therefore make the declaration of competence pursuant

1 ),
to Article 59(3) of the Convention.
Whereas:
(6) Moreover,
the
Union
should,
when
approving
the
Convention, make all the appropriate reservations and
declarations allowed under Articles 62 and 63
(1)
The Union is working towards the establishment of a
respectively of the Convention that it deems necessary.
common judicial area based on the principle of mutual
recognition of decisions.
(7) In
this
respect,
the
Union
should
declare,
pursuant
to
Article 2(3) of the Convention, that it will extend the
(2) The
Hague
Convention
of
23
November
2007
on
the
application of Chapters II and III of the Convention to
International Recovery of Child Support and Other
spousal support. It should at the same time make a
Forms of Family Maintenance (‘the Convention’)
unilateral declaration in which it undertakes to
constitutes a good basis for a worldwide system of
examine, at a later stage, the possibility of further
administrative cooperation and for recognition and
extending the scope of application.
enforcement of maintenance decisions and maintenance
arrangements, providing for free legal assistance in
virtually all child support cases and for a streamlined
procedure for recognition and enforcement.
(8) The
Union
should
make
the
reservation
provided
for
in
Article 44(3) of the Convention concerning the languages
accepted in communications between Central Authorities.
Member States that wish the Union to make that reser
(3) Article
59
of
the
Convention
allows
Regional
Economic
vation with regard to them should notify the
Integration Organisations such as the Union to sign,
Commission thereof in advance, indicating the content
accept, approve or accede to the Convention.
of the reservation to be made.
( 1 ) Opinion delivered on 11 February 2010 (OJ C 341 E, 16.12.2010,
( 2 ) OJ L 7, 10.1.2009, p. 1.
p. 98).
( 3 ) OJ L 93, 7.4.2011, p. 9.

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(9) The
Union
should
make
the
declarations
provided
for
in HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
point (g) of Article 11(1) and Article 44(1) and (2) of the
Convention. Member States that wish the Union to make
such declarations with regard to them should notify the
Commission thereof in advance, indicating the content of
Article 1
the declarations to be made.
The Hague Convention of 23 November 2007 on the Inter
national Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family
Maintenance (‘the Convention’) is hereby approved on behalf of
the European Union.
(10) A
Member
State
that
subsequently
needs
to
withdraw
the
reservation regarding it set out in Annex II or to modify
or withdraw the declaration regarding it set out in Annex
III or to add a declaration regarding it in Annex III
The text of the Convention is attached to this Decision.
should inform the Council and the Commission
thereof. On that basis, the Union should notify the
depositary accordingly.
Article 2
The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate
the person(s) empowered to deposit, on behalf of the Union, the
(11) Member
States
should
inform
the
Commission
of
the
instrument referred to in Article 58(2) of the Convention.
Central Authorities designated in accordance with
Article 4(3) of the Convention and should notify the
Commission of the information concerning laws,
procedures and services referred to in Article 57 of the
Article 3
Convention. The Commission should forward that
When depositing the instrument referred to in Article 58(2) of
information to the Permanent Bureau of the Hague
the Convention, the Union shall make the declaration of
Conference on Private International Law (‘the
competence pursuant to Article 59(3) of the Convention.
Permanent Bureau’) at the time when the Union
deposits its instrument of approval, as required by the
Convention.
The text of that declaration is attached as part A of Annex I to
this Decision.
(12) When notifying the Commission of the relevant
information on their Central Authorities and on their
Article 4
laws, procedures and services, Member States should
use the Country Profile Form recommended and
1. When depositing the instrument referred to in
published by the Hague Conference on Private Inter
Article 58(2) of the Convention, the Union shall declare,
national Law, if possible, in electronic format.
pursuant to Article 2(3) of the Convention, that it will extend
the application of Chapters II and III of the Convention to
spousal support.
(13) A
Member
State
that
subsequently
needs
to
modify
the
information on its Central Authority or on its laws,
procedures and services should inform the Permanent
The text of that declaration is attached as part B of Annex I to
Bureau thereof directly and at the same time notify the
this Decision.
Commission of the change.
2. When depositing the instrument referred to in
Article 58(2) of the Convention, the Union shall make the
(14) In
accordance
with
Article
3
of
Protocol
(No
21)
on
the
unilateral declaration the text of which is attached as Annex
position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of
IV to this Decision.
the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, annexed to the
Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the
Functioning of the European Union, the United
Kingdom and Ireland are taking part in the adoption
Article 5
and application of this Decision.
When depositing the instrument referred to in Article 58(2) of
the Convention, the Union shall make the reservation provided
for in Article 44(3) of the Convention concerning the Member
States that object to the use of either English or French in
(15) In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of Protocol (No 22)
communications between Central Authorities.
on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on
European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of
the European Union, Denmark is not taking part in the
adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or
The text of that reservation is attached as Annex II to this
subject to its application,
Decision.

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Article 6
Article 8
When depositing the instrument referred to in Article 58(2) of
A Member State that wishes to withdraw the reservation
the Convention, the Union shall make the declarations provided
regarding it set out in Annex II or to modify or withdraw the
for in point (g) of Article 11(1) of the Convention concerning
declaration regarding it set out in Annex III or to add a
the information or documents required by the Member States
declaration regarding it in Annex III shall inform the Council
and in Article 44(1) of the Convention concerning the
and the Commission of the desired withdrawal, modification or
languages accepted by the Member States other than their
addition.
official languages, and the declaration provided for in
Article 44(2) of the Convention.
The Union shall subsequently notify the depositary accordingly
The text of those declarations is attached as Annex III to this
pursuant to Article 63(2) of the Convention.
Decision.
Article 9
Article 7
A Member State that wishes to modify the information given in
1. Member
States
shall
notify
the
Commission,
no
later
than its Country Profile Form after the initial forwarding of that form
10 December 2012, of:
by the Commission shall inform the Permanent Bureau directly
thereof or shall make the necessary change directly, if the elec
(a) the contact details of the Central Authorities designated in
tronic format of the Country Profile Form is being used. It shall
accordance with Article 4(3) of the Convention; and
inform the Commission at the same time.
(b) the information concerning laws, procedures and services
referred to in Article 57 of the Convention.
Article 10
2. When
forwarding
the
information
set
out
in
paragraph
1
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.
to the Commission, Member States shall use the Country Profile
Form recommended and published by the Hague Conference on
Private International Law, if possible, in electronic format.
Done at Luxembourg, 9 June 2011.
3. The
Commission
shall
forward
the
individual
Country
Profile Forms completed by the Member States to the
Permanent Bureau of the Hague Conference on Private Inter
For the Council
national Law (‘the Permanent Bureau’) at the time when the
Union deposits the instrument referred to in Article 58(2) of
The President
the Convention.
PINTR S.

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ANNEX I
European Union declarations at the time of the approval of the Hague Convention of 23 November 2007 on the
International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance (‘the Convention’) in
accordance with Article 63 thereof
A. DECLARATION REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 59(3) OF THE CONVENTION CONCERNING THE COMPETENCE OF
THE EUROPEAN UNION OVER THE MATTERS GOVERNED BY THE CONVENTION
1. The European Union declares that it exercises competence over all the matters governed by the Convention. The
Member States shall be bound by the Convention by virtue of its approval by the European Union.
2. The current Members of the European Union are the Kingdom of Belgium, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech
Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, Ireland, the Hellenic
Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of
Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, the Republic of Hungary, Malta, the Kingdom of
the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic, Romania, the Republic of
Slovenia, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland.
3. However, this declaration does not apply to the Kingdom of Denmark, in accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of Protocol
(No 22) on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning
of the European Union.
4. This declaration is not applicable to territories of the Member States to which the Treaty on the Functioning of the
European Union does not apply (see Article 355 of that Treaty) and is without prejudice to such acts or positions as
may be adopted pursuant to the Convention by the Member States concerned on behalf of and in the interests of
those territories.
5. The application of the Convention in cooperation between Central Authorities will be the responsibility of the Central
Authorities of each individual Member State of the European Union. Accordingly, whenever a Central Authority of a
Contracting State needs to contact a Central Authority of a Member State of the European Union it should contact the
Central Authority concerned directly. The Member States of the European Union, if they deem it appropriate, will also
attend all the Special Commissions likely to be tasked with following up the application of the Convention.
B. DECLARATION REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 2(3) OF THE CONVENTION
The European Union declares that it will extend the application of Chapters II and III of the Convention to spousal
support.
ANNEX II
European Union reservation at the time of the approval of the Hague Convention of 23 November 2007 on the
International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance (‘the Convention’) in
accordance with Article 62 thereof
The European Union makes the following reservation provided for in Article 44(3) of the Convention:
The Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Hellenic Republic, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the
Republic of Hungary, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Poland, the Slovak Republic, the Kingdom of
Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland object to the use of French in communications
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ANNEX III
European Union declarations at the time of the approval of the Hague Convention of 23 November 2007 on the
International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance (‘the Convention’) in
accordance with Article 63 thereof
1. DECLARATION REFERRED TO IN POINT (g) OF ARTICLE 11(1) OF THE CONVENTION
The European Union declares that, in the Member States listed below, an application other than an application under
Article 10(1)(a) and (2)(a) of the Convention shall include the information or documents specified for each of the listed
Member States:
The Kingdom of Belgium:
— For applications under Article 10(1)(e) and (f) and (2)(b) and (c), the complete text of the decision or the decisions in
certified copy or copies.
The Czech Republic:
— The power of attorney granted to the Central Authority by the applicant pursuant to Article 42.
The Federal Republic of Germany:
— The creditor’s nationality, profession or occupation and, where appropriate, his legal representative’s name and
address.
— The debtor’s nationality, profession or occupation, inasmuch as they are known to the creditor.
— In the case of an application by a public law service provider asserting transferred-right maintenance claims, the name
and contact data of the person whose claim has been transferred.
— In the case of indexation of an enforceable claim, the method of calculating the indexation and, in the event of an
obligation to pay legal interest, the legal interest rate and the starting date for the mandatory interest.
The Republic of Latvia:
— The application includes the applicant’s personal code (if assigned in the Republic of Latvia) or identification number,
if assigned; the respondent’s personal code (if assigned in the Republic of Latvia) or identification number, if assigned;
the personal codes (if assigned in the Republic of Latvia) or identification numbers, if assigned, of all the persons for
whom maintenance is sought.
— Applications referred to in Article 10(1)(a), (b), (d) and (f) and 2(a) and (c) of the Convention which do not concern
child support (within the meaning of Article 15 of the Convention) are accompanied by a document showing the
extent to which the applicant received free legal assistance in the State of origin, containing information on the type
and amount of legal assistance already called upon and indicating what further legal assistance will be needed.
The Republic of Poland:
I. Application under Article 10(1)(b)
1. An application for enforcement of a decision should contain the name of the court which issued the judgment, the
date of the judgment and the forename and surname of the parties to the proceedings.
2. The following documents should be enclosed:
— original of the enforceable title (certified copy of the judgment together with the order for its enforcement),
— detailed list of arrears,
— details of the bank account to which the enforced amounts should be transferred,
— copy of the application together with annexes,
— translation of all documents into Polish by a (professional) sworn translator.
3. The application, grounds for the application, list of arrears and information on the financial situation of the debtor
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4. Where the creditor is not in possession of the original of the enforceable title, the reason must be stated in the
application (e.g. document lost or destroyed, or enforceable title not established by the court).
5. In the event of loss of the enforceable title, an application for a further establishment of the enforceable title to replace
the one lost should be enclosed.
II. Applications under Article 10(1)(c) and (d)
1. An application for the establishment of a decision awarding child support should contain an indication of the monthly
amount requested in the title as child support for each creditor.
2. The application and grounds for the application must be signed personally by the creditor(s) or, in the case of minors,
by their legal representative.
3. In the grounds for an application for establishment of a decision, it is necessary to state all facts justifying the request,
and in particular to supply information concerning:
(a) the relationship between the creditor and debtor: child (child from a marriage/child formally recognised by the
debtor/paternity of the child established by court proceedings), other relative, spouse, former spouse, related;
(b) information regarding the financial situation of the creditor should contain data concerning:
— the age, health and level of education of the creditor,
— the monthly outgoings of the creditor (food, clothes, personal hygiene, prevention, medicine, rehabilitation,
training, leisure, exceptional expenditure, etc.),
— (where child support is requested for more than one entitled person — the above data should be supplied for
each of these persons),
— education of the parent taking care of the under-age creditor, their acquired profession and their actual
profession,
— sources and amount of monthly income of the parent taking care of the creditor,
— monthly outgoings of the parent caring for the under-age creditor for the maintenance of himself/herself and
others, in addition to the creditor, dependent on him/her for support;
(c) information on the financial situation of the debtor should also contain data on the education of the debtor, their
acquired profession and their actual profession.
4. It should be indicated which of the facts described in the grounds are to be stated in the taking of evidence (e.g.
reading the document at the hearing, hearing the witness(es), hearing the creditor or his/her legal representative,
hearing the debtor, etc.).
5. It is necessary to indicate each piece of evidence required and all information necessary to enable the court to take
such evidence.
6. Documents should be written and attached to the application in the original or in the form of certified copies;
documents drawn up in a foreign language should be accompanied by a certified translation into Polish.
7. Witnesses: the first name, surname and address of each witness should be included.
III. Application provided for in Article 10(1)(e) and (f)
1. An application for modification of a decision awarding maintenance must include:
(a) the name of the court issuing the judgment, the date of the judgment and the first name and surname of the
parties to the proceedings;
(b) an indication of the monthly amount of maintenance claimed on behalf of each creditor instead of the main
tenance previously awarded.
2. The reasons given in the application should set out the change in circumstances justifying the claim for a change to
the amount of maintenance.
3. The application and grounds for the application must be signed personally by the creditor(s) or, in the case of minors,
by their legal representative.
4. It should be indicated which of the facts described in the grounds are to be stated in the taking of evidence (e.g.
reading the document at the hearing, hearing the witness(es), hearing the creditor or his/her legal representative,
hearing the debtor, etc.).
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6. Documents should be written and attached to the application in the original or in the form of certified copies;
documents drawn up in a foreign language should be accompanied by a certified translation into Polish.
7. Witnesses: the first name, surname and address of each witness should be included.
IV. Application provided for in Article 10(2)(b) and (c)
1. An application for modification of a decision awarding maintenance must include:
(a) the name of the court issuing the judgment, the date of the judgment and the first name and surname of the
parties to the proceedings;
(b) an indication of the monthly amount of maintenance claimed on behalf of each creditor instead of the main
tenance previously awarded.
2. The reasons given in the application should set out the change in circumstances justifying the claim for a change to
the amount of maintenance.
3. The application and grounds for the application must be signed personally by the debtor.
4. It should be indicated which of the facts described in the grounds are to be stated in the taking of evidence (e.g.
reading the document at the hearing, hearing the witness(es), hearing the creditor or his/her legal representative,
hearing the debtor, etc.).
5. It is necessary to indicate each piece of evidence requested and all information necessary to enable the court to take
such evidence.
6. Documents should be written and attached to the application in the original or in the form of certified copies;
documents drawn up in a foreign language should be accompanied by a certified translation into Polish.
7. Witnesses: the first name, surname and address of each witness should be included.
The Slovak Republic:
— Information about the nationality of all the parties involved.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland:
Application under Article 10(1)(b)
E n g l a n d a n d W a l e s
Original and/or certified copy of decision; Certificate of enforceability; Statement of Arrears; Document stating that the
debtor appeared at the original hearing and if not, document attesting that debtor had been notified and served of those
proceedings or that he was notified of the original decision and was given opportunity to defend or appeal; Statement as
to whereabouts of debtor — residential and employment; Statement as to identification of debtor; Photograph of debtor,
if available; Document indicating the extent that the applicant has benefited from free legal aid; Certified copy of Birth or
Adoption Certificate of child(ren) if applicable; Certificate from school/college if applicable; Certified copy of Marriage
Certificate if applicable. Certified copy order or other instrument evidencing the dissolution of the marriage or other
relationship, if applicable.
S c o t l a n d
Original and/or certified copy of decision; Certificate of enforceability; Statement of Arrears; Document stating that the
debtor appeared at the original hearing and if not, document attesting that debtor had been notified of those proceedings
or that he was notified of the original decision and was given opportunity to appeal; Statement as to whereabouts of
debtor; Statement as to identification of debtor; Photograph of debtor, if available; Certified copy of Birth or Adoption
Certificate of child(ren) if applicable; Certificate from school/college if applicable.
N o r t h e r n I r e l a n d
Original and/or certified copy of decision; Certificate of enforceability; Statement of Arrears; Document stating that the
debtor appeared at the original hearing and if not, document attesting that debtor had been notified of those proceedings
or that he was notified of the original decision and was given opportunity to appeal; Statement as to whereabouts of
debtor — residential and employment; Statement as to identification of debtor; Photograph of debtor, if available;
Document indicating the extent that the applicant has benefited from free legal aid; Certified copy of Birth or
Adoption Certificate of child(ren) if applicable; Certificate from school/college if applicable; Certified copy of Marriage
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Application under Article 10(1)(c)
E n g l a n d a n d W a l e s
Documents relevant to financial situation — income/outgoings/assets; Statement as to whereabouts of defendant —
residential and employment; Statement as to identification of defendant; Photograph of defendant, if available;
Certified copy of Birth or Adoption Certificate of child(ren) if applicable; Certificate from school/college if applicable;
Certified copy of Marriage Certificate if applicable; Certified copy order or other instrument evidencing the dissolution of
the marriage or other relationship, if applicable. Copy of any relevant court orders; Legal aid application; Document
proving parentage if applicable; Any other specified documents under Articles 16(3), 25(1)(a), (b) and (d) and (3)(b) and
30(3) if relevant.
S c o t l a n d
Documents relevant to financial situation — income/outgoings/assets; Statement as to whereabouts of defendant;
Statement as to identification of defendant; Photograph of defendant, if available; Certified copy of Birth or Adoption
Certificate of child(ren) if applicable; Certificate from school/college if applicable; Certified copy of Marriage Certificate if
applicable; Legal aid application; Document proving parentage if applicable.
N o r t h e r n I r e l a n d
Documents relevant to financial situation — income/outgoings/assets; Statement as to whereabouts of defendant —
residential and employment; Statement as to identification of defendant; Photograph of defendant, if available;
Certified copy of Birth or Adoption Certificate of child(ren) if applicable; Certificate from school/college if applicable;
Certified copy of Marriage Certificate if applicable; Certified copy of Decree Nisi (interim divorce certificate) if applicable;
Copy of any relevant court orders; Legal aid application; Document proving parentage if applicable; Any other specified
documents under Articles 16(3), 25(1)(a), (b) and (d) and (3)(b) and 30(3) if relevant.
Application under Article 10(1)(d)
E n g l a n d a n d W a l e s
Certified copy of decision relevant to Article 20 or Article 22(b) or (e) together with documents relevant to the making of
that decision; Document indicating the extent that the applicant has benefited from free legal aid; Documents relevant to
financial situation — income/outgoings/assets; Statement as to whereabouts — residential and employment of defendant;
Statement as to identification of defendant; Photograph of defendant, if available; Certified copy of Birth or Adoption
Certificate of child(ren) if applicable; Certificate from school/college if applicable; Certified copy of Marriage Certificate if
applicable; Certified copy of order or other instrument evidencing the dissolution of the marriage or other relationship, if
applicable. Copy of any relevant court orders; Document proving parentage if applicable; Any other specified documents
under Articles 16(3), 25(1)(a), (b) and (d) and (3)(b) and 30(3) if relevant.
S c o t l a n d
As at Article 10(1)(c) above.
N o r t h e r n I r e l a n d
Certified copy of decision relevant to Article 20 or 22(b) or (e) together with documents relevant to the making of that
decision; Document indicating the extent that the applicant has benefited from free legal aid; Documents relevant to
financial situation — income/outgoings/assets; Statement as to whereabouts — residential and employment of defendant;
Statement as to identification of defendant; Photograph of defendant, if available; Certified copy of Birth or Adoption
Certificate of child(ren) if applicable; Certificate from school/college if applicable; Certified copy of Marriage Certificate if
applicable; Certified copy of Decree Nisi (interim divorce certificate) if applicable; Copy of any relevant court orders;
Document proving parentage if applicable; Any other specified documents under Articles 16(3), 25(1)(a), (b) and (d) and
(3)(b) and 30(3) if relevant.
Application under Article 10(1)(e)
E n g l a n d a n d W a l e s
Copy of decision to be modified; Documents relevant to financial situation of applicant/defendant — income/outgoings/
assets; Legal aid application; Certified copy of Birth or Adoption Certificate of child(ren) if applicable; Certificate from
school/college if applicable; Documents relevant to change in child(ren)’s situation; Documents relevant to marital status
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16(3), 25(1)(a), (b) and (d) and (3)(b) and 30(3) if relevant. Written statement that both parties appeared in the
proceedings and if only the applicant appeared the original or certified copy of the document establishing proof of
service of the notice of the proceedings on the other party.
S c o t l a n d
Copy of decision to be modified; Documents relevant to financial situation of applicant/defendant — income/outgoings/
assets; Legal aid application; Certificate from school/college if applicable; Documents relevant to change in child(ren)’s
situation.
N o r t h e r n I r e l a n d
Copy of decision to be modified; Documents relevant to financial situation of applicant/defendant — income/outgoings/
assets; Legal aid application; Certified copy of Birth or Adoption Certificate of child(ren) if applicable; Certificate from
school/college if applicable; Documents relevant to change in child(ren)’s situation; Documents relevant to marital status
of applicant/defendant, if applicable; Copy of any relevant court orders; Any other specified documents under Articles
16(3), 25(1)(a), (b) and (d) and (3)(b) and 30(3) if relevant.
Application under Article 10(1)(f)
E n g l a n d a n d W a l e s
Original and/or certified copy of decision to be modified; Document stating that the debtor appeared at the original
hearing and if not, document attesting that debtor had been notified of those proceedings or that he was notified of the
original decision and was given opportunity to appeal; Document indicating the extent that the applicant has benefited
from free legal aid; Documents relevant to financial situation of applicant/defendant — income/outgoings/assets;
Certificate of enforceability; Certified copy of Birth or Adoption Certificate of child(ren) if applicable; Certificate from
school/college if applicable; Documents relevant to change in child(ren)’s situation; Certified copy of Marriage Certificate if
applicable; Certified copy of order or other instrument evidencing the dissolution of the marriage or other relationship, if
applicable; Documents relevant to marital status of applicant/defendant, if applicable; Copy of any relevant court orders;
Statement as to whereabouts of debtor — residential and employment; Statement as to identification of debtor;
Photograph of debtor, if available; Any other specified documents under Articles 16(3), 25(1)(a), (b) and (d) and (3)(b)
and 30(3) if relevant. Written statement that both parties appeared in the proceedings and if only the applicant appeared
the original or certified copy of the document establishing proof of service of the notice of the proceedings on the other
party.
S c o t l a n d
Original and/or certified copy of decision to be modified; Document attesting that debtor had been notified of those
proceedings or that he was notified of the original decision and was given opportunity to appeal; Document indicating
the extent that the applicant has benefited from free legal aid; Documents relevant to financial situation of applicant/
defendant — income/outgoings/assets; Certificate of enforceability; Certificate from school/college if applicable;
Documents relevant to change in child(ren)’s situation; Documents relevant to marital status of applicant/defendant, if
applicable; Statement as to whereabouts of debtor; Statement as to identification of debtor; Photograph of debtor, if
available.
N o r t h e r n I r e l a n d
Original and/or certified copy of decision to be modified; Document stating that the debtor appeared at the original
hearing and if not, document attesting that debtor had been notified of those proceedings or that he was notified of the
original decision and was given opportunity to appeal; Document indicating the extent that the applicant has benefited
from free legal aid; Documents relevant to financial situation of applicant/defendant — income/outgoings/assets;
Certificate of enforceability; Certified copy of Birth or Adoption Certificate of child(ren) if applicable; Certificate from
school/college if applicable; Documents relevant to change in child(ren)’s situation; Certified copy of Marriage Certificate if
applicable; Certified copy of Decree Nisi (interim divorce certificate) if applicable; Documents relevant to marital status of
applicant/defendant, if applicable; Copy of any relevant court orders; Statement as to whereabouts of debtor — residential
and employment; Statement as to identification of debtor; Photograph of debtor, if available; Any other specified
documents under Articles 16(3), 25(1)(a), (b) and (d) and (3)(b) and 30(3) if relevant.
Application under Article 10(2)(b)
E n g l a n d a n d W a l e s
Copy of decision to be modified; Documents relevant to financial situation of applicant/defendant — income/outgoings/
assets; Legal aid application; Certificate from school/college if applicable; Documents relevant to change in child(ren)’s

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situation; Documents relevant to marital status of applicant/defendant, if applicable; Copy of any relevant court orders;
Any other specified documents under Articles 16(3), 25(1)(a), (b) and (d) and (3)(b) and 30(3) if relevant.
S c o t l a n d
Copy of decision to be modified; Documents relevant to financial situation of applicant/defendant — income/outgoings/
assets; Legal aid application; Certificate from school/college if applicable; Documents relevant to change in child(ren)’s
situation.
N o r t h e r n I r e l a n d
Copy of decision to be modified; Documents relevant to financial situation of applicant/defendant — income/outgoings/
assets; Legal aid application; Certificate from school/college if applicable; Documents relevant to change in child(ren)’s
situation; Documents relevant to marital status of applicant/defendant, if applicable; Copy of any relevant court orders;
Any other specified documents under Articles 16(3), 25(1)(a), (b) and (d) and (3)(b) and 30(3) if relevant.
Application under Article 10(2)(c)
E n g l a n d a n d W a l e s
Original and/or certified copy of decision to be modified; Certificate of enforceability; Document indicating the extent that
the applicant has benefited from free legal aid; Documents relevant to financial situation of applicant/defendant —
income/outgoings/assets; Certified copy of Birth or Adoption Certificate of child(ren) if applicable; Certificate from
school/college if applicable; Documents relevant to change in child(ren)’s situation; Certified copy of Marriage Certificate
if applicable; Certified copy order or other instrument evidencing the dissolution of the marriage or other relationship if
applicable; Documents relevant to marital status of applicant/defendant, if applicable; Copy of any relevant court orders;
Statement as to whereabouts of creditor — residential and employment; Statement as to identification of creditor;
Photograph of creditor, if available; Any other specified documents under Articles 16(3), 25(1)(a), (b) and (d) and
(3)(b) and 30(3) if relevant.
S c o t l a n d
Original and/or certified copy of decision to be modified; Document indicating the extent that the applicant has benefited
from free legal aid; Documents relevant to financial situation of applicant/defendant — income/outgoings/assets;
Certificate from school/college if applicable; Documents relevant to change in applicant’s financial situation; Statement
as to whereabouts of creditor; Statement as to identification of creditor; Photograph of creditor, if available.
N o r t h e r n I r e l a n d
Original and/or certified copy of decision to be modified; Certificate of enforceability; Document indicating the extent that
the applicant has benefited from free legal aid; Documents relevant to financial situation of applicant/defendant —
income/outgoings/assets; Certified copy of Birth or Adoption Certificate of child(ren) if applicable; Certificate from
school/college if applicable; Documents relevant to change in child(ren)’s situation; Certified copy of Marriage Certificate
if applicable; Certified copy of Decree Nisi (interim divorce certificate) if applicable; Documents relevant to marital status
of applicant/defendant, if applicable; Copy of any relevant court orders; Statement as to whereabouts of creditor —
residential and employment; Statement as to identification of creditor; Photograph of creditor, if available; Any other
specified documents under Articles 16(3), 25(1)(a), (b) and (d) and (3)(b) and 30(3) if relevant.
General
For applications under Article 10, including Articles 10(1)(a) and 10(2)(a), the England and Wales Central Authority
would be grateful to receive three copies of each document, accompanied by translations into English (if necessary).
For applications under Article 10, including Articles 10(1)(a) and 10(2)(a), the Northern Ireland Central Authority would
be grateful to receive three copies of each document, accompanied by translations into English.
2. DECLARATION REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 44(1) OF THE CONVENTION
The European Union declares that the Member States listed below accept applications and related documents translated
into, in addition to their official language, the languages specified for each of the listed Member States:
The Czech Republic: Slovak
The Republic of Estonia: English

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The Republic of Lithuania: English
The Slovak Republic: Czech
3. DECLARATION REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 44(2) OF THE CONVENTION
The European Union declares that in the Kingdom of Belgium documents shall be drawn up in or translated into French,
Dutch or German depending on the part of the Belgian territory in which the documents are to be submitted.
Information on which language is to be used in any given part of the Belgian territory can be found in the Manual of
receiving agencies under Regulation (EC) No 1393/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 November
2007 on the service in the Member States of judicial and extrajudicial documents in civil or commercial matters (service
of documents). This Manual can be accessed on the website of http://ec.europa.eu/justice_home/judicialatlascivil/html/
index_en.htm
Click on:
‘Serving documents (Regulation 1393/2007)’/‘Documents’/‘Manual’/‘Belgium’/‘Geographical areas of competence’ (pp. 42 et
seq.).
or go directly to the following address:
http://ec.europa.eu/justice_home/judicialatlascivil/html/pdf/manual_sd_bel.pdf
and click on ‘Geographical areas of competence’ (pp. 42 et seq.).

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ANNEX IV
Unilateral declaration by the European Union at the time of the approval of the Hague Convention of
23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance
The European Union makes the following unilateral declaration:
‘The European Union wishes to underline the great importance it attaches to the 2007 Hague Convention on the
International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance. The Union recognises that
extending the application of the Convention to all maintenance obligations arising from a family relationship,
parentage, marriage or affinity is likely to increase considerably its effectiveness, allowing all maintenance
creditors to benefit from the system of administrative cooperation established by the Convention.
It is in this spirit that the European Union intends to extend the application of Chapters II and III of the Convention
to spousal support when the Convention enters into force with regard to the Union.
Furthermore, the European Union undertakes, within 7 years, in the light of experience acquired and possible
declarations of extension made by other Contracting States, to examine the possibility of extending the application
of the Convention as a whole to all maintenance obligations arising from a family relationship, parentage, marriage
or affinity.’.

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