La pluralità dei modelli familiari tra pronunce della Corte costituzionale ed inerzie del decisore politico

The paper examines the most significant rulings adopted in recent years by the Constitutional Court on the subject of new family models, from the perspective of the decision-making techniques employed by the Court to at least attempt to establish a dialogue with the legislator. A picture emerges of strong activism on the part of judges (including the Constitutional Court) in this area, counterbalanced by the substantial abdication of political decision-makers from fulfilling their proper role.