Description. The course covers Family law (and therefore marriage, separation, divorce, non-marital relationships, parental responsibility) and the protection of children in need (especially through foster care and adoption). In addition, some important judgements will be analysed.
Contents. Marriage. Domestic partnership (or, de facto unions). Medically assisted procreation and protection of the embryo. Parental responsibility. Adoption.
The course covers the legal protection of family and children. The relationship between social services and judge, in foster care and adoption. The principle of the best interest of the child. The protection of foreign children. The damages minors are subjected to. The protection of weak adults.