Family Law in Europe 2nd/Ed

Building on the success of the First Edition, this new edition of Family Law in Europe provides concise and relevant information on the different family law systems to be found in the major European jurisdictions. The book provides a checklist of family law in European countries, facilitating comparison between their respective legislation, case law and enforcement of orders. In addition, the book covers free movement rights and European social security rights and other benefits. Each country is listed alphabetically and covered in a chapter. Each chapter follows a standard layout for ease of reference and accessibility. Useful addresses, telephone and fax numbers are also included.The Second Edition has been brought fully up to date by a team of expert contributors from across Europe. Full coverage of the human rights aspects of family law in each jurisdiction and particularly England and Wales is provided. The EU chapter has been rewritten and expanded to reflect the EU's increased importance, concentrating on the jurisprudence of the European Court, child abduction and international adoption and taking into account a number of new international initiatives including Brussels II