Routledge Family Law, Sex and Society - Comparative Study

Expand your legal knowledge with Family Law, Sex and Society by Routledge. This comparative textbook offers a critical look at key areas of family law, examining how they have developed within historical, cultural, political, and legal contexts. By using a comparative approach and framework, this text provides a deep understanding of the evolution of legal structures. Throughout the book, the content cross-references English law to provide a clear perspective on global legal shifts. Readers will examine the transformation of marriage, the development of divorce laws, and matrimonial property rights. The study also covers the legal recognition of unmarried heterosexual and same-sex cohabitants, alongside the universal adoption of the best interests standard for children in domestic and international settings. This resource is ideal for students and legal professionals seeking a comprehensive view of how sex and society shape family law. Whether you are studying the changing nature of marriage or the legal rights of cohabitants, this book provides the essential context needed to understand modern legal frameworks.