Children and the Lesbian 'Homo-nuclear' Family

In 2008 reforms were introduced in
Australia recognising lesbian-led families. This book
examines the inability of Australian family law to recognise
the family structure of children conceived in lesbian-led
families prior to these reforms. Adiva Sifris argues that in
the first decade of the new millennium lesbian-led families,
represents one of many diverse family forms. Moreover, it is
argued that the law's failure to provide expressly for these
children assists in perpetuating discrimination and
stigmatisation against such children. In order to assess the
necessity for changes to family law the author presents a
methodical and detailed examination that consolidates and
synthesises the relevant legal principles and social norms.
In the final analysis, a comprehensive and dynamic model for
change is proposed. An enormous range of Australian and
international material is drawn together including,
traditional legal analysis and policy developments along
with statistical information and social science research.
In light of the cross-disciplinary nature of the text this
book will appeal to lawyers, sociologists, psychologists,
philosophers and children's rights theorists.