Child Custody laws in Italy are mainly governed by the Civil Code, which helps children maintain a continuous relationship with each of their parents by ensuring that they receive the required support for their schooling, education, care, etc., from both the parents. To support this, in 2014, the concept of ‘parental authority’ (potestà genitoriale) under Italian law was replaced by ‘parental responsibility’ (responsabilità genitoriale), since it becomes the duty of the parents to maintain, educate, bring up, and provide moral support to their children. This e-book aims to expand on this idea under Italian law by providing a complete understanding of the laws and factors governing child custody in Italy. Further, the e-book provides an understanding of how the courts have dealt with the jurisdictional issues that might have posed problems for parental decision-making.
Child custody laws in Italy
Factors considered by the court when awarding child custody
Different options for child custody in Italy
Child custody laws for unmarried couples
Appropriate jurisdiction concerning custody and support of children of international couples