(1) The descent of a child is governed by the law of the place where the child has his or her habitual residence. In relation to each parent the descent can also be determined by the law of the State of this parent’s nationality. If the mother is married, the descent can also be determined by the law that governs the general effects of the marriage under Article 14 paragraph 1 at the time of the birth of the child; if the marriage was dissolved before by death, the relevant time is the time of dissolution.
(2) If the parents are not married to each other, the obligations of the father towards the mother because of the pregnancy are governed by the law of the State of the mother’s habitual residence.