The constitutionalization of family law in Colombia

Abstract

As of the 1991 Constitution, introduced significant legislative changes in family law in Colombia, who approve uttering the High Courts, novel fault allowing significant social progress around the family and each of its members, ranging from the recognition of children as subjects of rights, equality defining rights and duties as parents and couples, whatever their form of incorporation, through civil or religious marriage, or the free and voluntary decision to live; retaking principles universal protection of children, as the primacy of rights, comprehensive protection and best interests, as they are considered a special population protection, also for women, the elderly and the disabled. Comprehensively analyzes the real effects of constitutional rules and more relevant decisions.