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Transforming Family Law Through Same-Sex Marriage: Lessons From (And To) The Western World, Macarena Saez Jan 2014

Transforming Family Law Through Same-Sex Marriage: Lessons From (And To) The Western World, Macarena Saez

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Same-sex marriage is a 21st century phenomenon. In less than 13 years more than 15 countries have amended their marriage laws to include same-sex couples. Some countries have made the change through political decisions but others have reached the change through adjudicative processes. A comparative analysis of decisions from the highest courts of countries or states granting marriage to same-sex couples demonstrates: 1. similar arguments are presented to these courts when making the case for and against same-sex marriage; 2. courts are using comparative law to justify their decisions on same-sex marriage; 3. the majority of courts in these countries …


The Contractualization Of Family Law In The United States, Fernanda Nicola, Adrienne Hunter Jules Jan 2014

The Contractualization Of Family Law In The United States, Fernanda Nicola, Adrienne Hunter Jules

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From Third Parties To Parents: The Case Of Lesbian Couples And Their Children, Nancy Polikoff Jan 2014

From Third Parties To Parents: The Case Of Lesbian Couples And Their Children, Nancy Polikoff

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