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Domestic Law (Family Law)

Domestic Law (Family Law)

Encyclopedia of International Development, 2005
Robert Dickey
Abstract
Domestic law, often termed "family law," frequently expresses basic cultural values in human rights: it consists of the written and unwritten legal bases of proper relationships between spouses, siblings, parents/children, and often, more extended familial and household relationships. In developing countries, there may be competing legal frameworks; these may or may not be officially designated by the government. Tribal, customary, or heritage laws generally predate state...

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