I. New framework law in the area of jurisdictio voluntaria 1. Preface On September 1, 2009, a comprehensive reform in the area of jurisdictio voluntaria became effective in Germany. This means the so-called “Gesetz zur Reform des Verfahrens in Familiensachen und in den Angelegenheiten der freiwilligen Gerichtsbarkeit”, shortened to the designation “FamFG” (download at http://www.gesetze-im- […]