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Prof. Wendy Schrama is a Professor of Family Law and Comparative Law at the Molengraaff Institute for Private Law, Utrecht University School of Law. Her research focuses on family law dynamics, particularly the legal position of unmarried cohabitants, and emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across law, sociology, and economics. She holds a PhD in Comparative Law from Utrecht University and has held academic and research roles at institutions like the WODC (Ministry of Security and Justice) and VU Amsterdam. Schrama advocates for evidence-based legislation to address societal challenges in family relationships.
Her expertise spans international family law, parent-child relationships, and surrogacy. Key research themes include the 'Dynamics of Youth' and 'Institutions for Open Societies.' She leads projects like 'Where do I belong?' exploring post-divorce child well-being. Awards include grants for child development studies and policy evaluations related to parental access. Schrama actively engages in teaching, legal education, and public discourse through media contributions.
Notable publications include analyses of cohabitation contracts, spousal maintenance, and legislative gaps in informal relationship settlements. She coordinates interdisciplinary initiatives to shape family policy and law, emphasizing empirical research's role in legal frameworks.
