Family Law, Sex and Society

A Comparative Study of Family Law

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Law, Family Law, Family & Relationships
Cover of the book Family Law, Sex and Society by Peter De Cruz, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Peter De Cruz ISBN: 9781134999989
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: February 25, 2010
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Peter De Cruz
ISBN: 9781134999989
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: February 25, 2010
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Comparative in both approach and framework, Family Law, Sex and Society provides a critical exposition of key areas in family law, exploring their evolution and development within their historical, cultural, political and legal context.

Cross-referencing to English law throughout, this comparative textbook pays particular attention to the transformation of marriage; the development of divorce laws; matrimonial property; the legal recognition of unmarried heterosexual and same-sex cohabitants; the universal adoption of the best interests standard for children in domestic and international legislation; and the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on family law in a variety of jurisdictions.

Divided into different sections, Family Law, Sex and Society includes coverage of:

  • a jurisdictional and historical survey of some of the main themes in Family Law, as well as consideration of the evolution of the Western family
  • the English law relating to divorce, marital property and children and a comparison with the equivalent law in the civil law jurisdictions of France and Germany
  • family law developments in other common law countries such as Australia and New Zealand, selected American jurisdictions, parts of Africa and some Far Eastern countries; and hybrid jurisdictions like Japan and Russia
  • an analysis of the law relating to unmarried cohabitation and domestic partnerships in civil law jurisdictions such as France, Germany and Sweden in comparison to Anglo-American law
  • a comparative analysis of the laws relating to domestic violence.

Family Law, Sex and Society offers valuable socio-legal and socio-cultural insights into the practice of family law, and is the only textbook that provides a unified, coherent and comparative approach to the study of family law as it operates in these particular jurisdictions.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Comparative in both approach and framework, Family Law, Sex and Society provides a critical exposition of key areas in family law, exploring their evolution and development within their historical, cultural, political and legal context.

Cross-referencing to English law throughout, this comparative textbook pays particular attention to the transformation of marriage; the development of divorce laws; matrimonial property; the legal recognition of unmarried heterosexual and same-sex cohabitants; the universal adoption of the best interests standard for children in domestic and international legislation; and the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on family law in a variety of jurisdictions.

Divided into different sections, Family Law, Sex and Society includes coverage of:

Family Law, Sex and Society offers valuable socio-legal and socio-cultural insights into the practice of family law, and is the only textbook that provides a unified, coherent and comparative approach to the study of family law as it operates in these particular jurisdictions.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Branding Oscar Wilde by Peter De Cruz
Cover of the book Morphisms and Categories by Peter De Cruz
Cover of the book The Deconstructive Turn (Routledge Revivals) by Peter De Cruz
Cover of the book Security Versus Freedom? by Peter De Cruz
Cover of the book Unlocking Equity and Trusts by Peter De Cruz
Cover of the book Collaborative Ethnography in Business Environments by Peter De Cruz
Cover of the book Revival: Poland and her Economic Development (1935) by Peter De Cruz
Cover of the book King Arthur by Peter De Cruz
Cover of the book Idealism and Realism in International Relations by Peter De Cruz
Cover of the book Forgotten Agricultural Heritage by Peter De Cruz
Cover of the book The Constraints of Desire by Peter De Cruz
Cover of the book Elvis After Elvis by Peter De Cruz
Cover of the book With Culture in Mind by Peter De Cruz
Cover of the book South Asia's Cold War by Peter De Cruz
Cover of the book Developing Your Portfolio - Enhancing Your Learning and Showing Your Stuff by Peter De Cruz
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy