Relational Autonomy and Family Law

• Main Author: Herring, Jonathan (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Law,
• Subjects: Law.; Law > Philosophy.; Civil law.; Private international law.; Conflict of laws.; International law.; Comparative law.; Mediation.; Dispute resolution (Law).; Conflict management.; Sociology.; Families.; Families > Social aspects.; Sex (Psychology).; Gender expression.; Gender identity.; Private International Law, International & Foreign Law, Comparative Law.; Family.; Theories of Law, Philosophy of Law, Legal History.; Civil Law.; Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Arbitration.; Gender Studies.

This book explores the importance of autonomy in family law. It argues that traditional understandings of autonomy are inappropriate in the family law context and instead recommends the use of relational autonomy. The book starts by explaining how autonomy has historically been understood, before ex...