UNDERAGE MARRIAGE – A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Dalibor Krstinić; Milan Počuča; Nebojša Šarkić

doi:10.5937/ptp2402006K

Authors

Dalibor Krstinić University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Faculty of Law for Commerce and Judiciary in Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9731-9178
Milan Počuča University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Faculty of Law for Commerce and Judiciary in Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5433-1134
Nebojša Šarkić Union University in Belgrade, Faculty of Law, Belgrade, Serbia https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8700-1587

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5937/ptp2402006K

Keywords:

underage marriage, underage, legal legislation, Republic of Serbia, France, England, Germany, Romania, Poland

Abstract

Underage marriages represent a specific form of marriage, established between underage partners, one or both of whom are minors. Underage marriage is a complex social phenomenon that withstands social changes, highlighting the relevance of this topic. The aim of the research of this paper is to look at the legal solutions concerning underage marriage in the Republic of Serbia with special reference to the legislations of France, England, Germany, Romania and Poland. By using the normative method, the authors will analyze the provisions of the most important laws that are relevant to the topic in the mentioned countries, while comparative analysis will reveal similarities and differences on issues related to underage marriage. Drawing on research that has examined the prevalence of underage marriages worldwide, the authors will present these findings to gain insights into the “real-life” situation, i.e., the prevalence of these marriages.

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