In its decision of 29.09.2021 – BGH XII ZB 309/21 – the Federal Court of Justice has now clarified that a marriage abroad by way of double proxy (so-called “proxy marriage”/”glove marriage”) does not violate German public policy. Even if such a marriage is not permitted in Germany, it must still be recognized if it was permitted under the applicable provisions abroad. Such a marriage is permitted in Mexico, some US states, the Netherlands, Poland or Italy, for example