The Law of Parenthood : A Comparative Guide.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fenton-Glynn, Claire.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar Comparative Family Law Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Domestic relations.

Parenthood--Law and legislation.

Parenthood.

Parenthood--Government policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (700 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar, 2025.

Summary:

"Adopting a comparative approach, this incisive book brings together leading experts to analyse the regulation of parenthood across the globe. It explores the ongoing radical re-examination of the law of parenthood in light of societal and medical advances, providing a detailed guide on how the law is responding to new and emerging challenges and how it has developed to adapt to modern family forms. Key Features: In-depth discussion of case law and legislation across jurisdictions Rigorous coverage of the impact of changing family norms on legal systems Comparative analysis of 21 jurisdictions across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Oceania Consideration of medical advances such as artificial reproductive technologies and their impact on traditional concepts of the family and related legal principles The Law of Parenthood is an important tool for legal professionals in the field of international family law in need of a comprehensive and accessible guide to the laws of parenthood across jurisdictions. Academics and students of comparative law, family law and private international law will also benefit from the book's theoretical insights"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: 1. Introduction to the law of parenthood / Claire Fenton-Glynn

2. The law of parenthood in Germany / Christiane von Bary

3. The law of parenthood in France / Laurence Francoz Terminal

4. The law of parenthood in Belgium / Frederik Swennen and Elise Goossens

5. The law of parenthood in the Netherlands / Machteld Vonk

6. The law of parenthood in Spain / Esther Farnós Amorós

7. The law of parenthood in portugal / Rute Teixeira Pedro

8. The law of parenthood in greece / Dafni Lima

9. The law of parenthood in Slovenia / Barbara Novak

10. The law of parenthood in Bulgaria / Velina Todorova

11. The law of parenthood in Russia / Olga A. Khazova-Gurvich

12. The law of parenthood in England and Wales / Brian Sloan

13. The law of parenthood in Ireland / Lydia Bracken

14. The law of parenthood in australia / Felicity Bell

15. The law of parenthood in aotearoa new zealand / Mark Henaghan

16. The law of parenthood in China / Jianghao Xia

17. The law of parenthood in Japan / Yuko Nishitani

18. The law of parenthood in India / Sanskriti Sanghi

19. The law of parenthood in Israel / Rhona Schuz

20. The law of parenthood in South Africa / Julia Sloth-Nielsen

21. The law of parenthood in the United States of america / June Carbone and David Edholm

22. The law of parenthood in Canada / Régine Tremblay

23. The future of parenthood / Claire Fenton-Glynn

Appendix.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-03-535391-1