What is the ratio in Marckx v Belgium?

Laws discriminating against unmarried mothers and their children in family and inheritance matters violate Articles 8 and 14 ECHR.

What did the court decide in Marckx v Belgium?

The European Court held that Belgian laws creating disadvantages for unmarried mothers and their children violated the right to family life and non-discrimination principles.

Why is Marckx v Belgium important for family law?

It established equal rights for all children regardless of parents' marital status and broadened the concept of family life under Article 8.

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