La multiparentalidad y los desafíos jurídicos para el ejercicio de derechos y obligaciones parentales en la legislación ecuatoriana.

Abstract

The research analyzed the evolution of the concept of family in Ecuadorian law and non-traditional family models, highlighting multiparentality as an emerging phenomenon. The study examined the normative and jurisprudential transformations recognizing family diversity, as well as the legal and practical challenges arising from registering more than two parents. The main objective was to analyze the principal legal challenges arising from the recognition of multiparentality in Ecuador regarding parental rights and obligations, to identify regulatory limitations, and propose possible solutions. Through a comparative analysis with legal systems of Canada, Cuba, the United States, Brazil, and Argentina, it was found that Ecuador lacks explicit regulation on multiparentality, leading to legal gaps and potential risks of rights violations. The study concludes that it is essential to harmonize the Ecuadorian legal framework with social reality, while always ensuring the best interests of the child. Keywords: multiparentality, family, socioaffectivity, filiation