This journal focuses on legal and policy issues concerning families and children, with a particular emphasis on international conventions and cross-border legal matters. It examines the application and interpretation of international instruments, such as the 1996 Hague Convention, in various national legal systems. The journal also addresses evolving family structures, parental responsibilities, child protection mechanisms, and the recognition of diverse family laws and gender identities within legal frameworks.
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LawQ2
Sociology and Political ScienceQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Family StudiesLaw
Scopus Categories
LawSociology and Political Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Conflict of Laws and JurisdictionReproductive Health and TechnologiesEthics and Legal Issues in Pediatric HealthcareFamily Dynamics and RelationshipsMulticultural Socio-Legal StudiesLegal Issues in South AfricaDiscrimination and Equality LawEuropean and International Law StudiesDemographic Trends and Gender PreferencesChild Welfare and Adoption