Introduction to Syrian Family Law: Laws and Jurisprudence on Marriage, Marital Dissolution, Custody, Guardianship, and Capacity

THE COMPARATIVE LAW SERIES provides succinct overviews of national laws in subjects of particular relevance to international practitioners. In this edition, Syrian family law is presented in light of the Syrian Personal Status and Civil Status Laws. Landmark cases and recent developments, such as the September 2010 presidential Decree No. 76 and its implications for adoption under the Catholic Personal Status Law, are also analyzed and presented.