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The influence of constitutional law on family forms in Germany and Spain

Merino-Blanco, Elena; Jones, Jackie

Authors

Jackie Jones



Abstract

This article examines the influence of constitutional norms on family forms in Germany and Spain. Marriage, cohabitation, children and how same-sex unions fit in those three themes are looked at in both jurisdictions. While similar constitutional provisions are used by the German and Spanish legislators as a justification for recent developments in family forms, the results, as the article shows, are very different. Inclusion and exclusion of individuals can be achieved, constitutionally, within the same rights discourse

Citation

Merino-Blanco, E., & Jones, J. (2008). The influence of constitutional law on family forms in Germany and Spain. Child and Family Law Quarterly, 20(1), 23-44

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 2008
Journal Child and Family Law Quarterly
Print ISSN 1358-8184
Publisher Jordan Publishing
Peer Reviewed Not Peer Reviewed
Volume 20
Issue 1
Pages 23-44
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1020370
Publisher URL http://www.researchgate.net/publication/228187221_The_Influence_of_Constitutional_Law_on_Family_Forms_in_Germany_and_Spain