Private International Law (Derecho Internacional Privado)
Cross-Border Legal Issues
Uruguay's private international law regulates legal issues with foreign connections. It determines which law applies in cross-border matters.
Key Areas:
Recognition of Foreign Judgments | Choice of Law | International Inheritance Law | Marriage Abroad
Recognition of Foreign Judgments | Choice of Law | International Inheritance Law | Marriage Abroad
Uruguay has ratified the Montevideo Treaties of 1889 and 1940, which contain important regulations for private international law in South America.