Families and the European Union

In the first book to offer a comprehensive analysis of family law in the European Union McGlynn argues that a traditional concept of ''family'' which has many adverse effects - on individuals on families (in all their diverse forms) and indeed on the economic ambitions of the EU is forming the basis for the little-recognised and under-researched field of EU family law. This book examines three different aspects of family life - childhood parenthood and partnerships - and critically analyses existing EU law in relation to each. It examines the emerging field of EU family law providing a highly sceptical account of recent developments and a robust challenge to the arguments in favour of the codification of European civil law including family law.