The Law of Parenthood

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The Law of Parenthood

A Comparative Guide

9781035353903 Edward Elgar Publishing
Edited by Claire Fenton-Glynn, Professor of Law, Faculty of Law, Monash University, Australia
Publication Date: May 2025 ISBN: 978 1 03535 390 3 Extent: c 688 pp
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.

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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.
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‘Parenthood is at the cutting edge of law and medical science, asking profound questions about who is, and should be, recognised in law as a child’s parents. Professor Fenton-Glynn has pulled together an outstanding range of country experts, creating this insightful account of the varied approaches taken globally.’
– Rob George, University College London, UK
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