IGUALDADE ENTRE FILHOS ADOTIVOS E BIOLÓGICOS: DIÁLOGO ENTRE O DIREITO ROMANO E O DIREITO BRASILEIRO

Abstract

This present work has as objective to discuss about adoption from the perspective of roman law and to demonstrate how the roman norms influenced this institute in Brazil. The methodology used in this research will be eminently theoretical, using historical and comparative methods. This work will cover fundamental aspects of the family, family status and roman kinship, as well as presenting the modalities of joining the family, under the terms established by the roman legal system, discussing Adoptio and Adoragtio. Subsequently, there will be an analysis of adoption in accordance with Brazilian law, especially with regard to the principle of equality established by the Brazilian Federal Constitution of 1988. Lastly, it will be concluded that the norms on adoption in force in Brazil were inspired by the roman law, however, evolved, establishing equality between adoptive and biological children.