Maija-Liisa Merenmies

Maija-Liisa Merenmies is a Finnish legal scholar and expert in family law, particularly focusing on child custody, guardianship, and children's rights. She has contributed to the development of legal practices and policies to better protect children's welfare and ensure their voices are heard in judicial decisions. Her work emphasizes balancing the rights of parents and children while promoting the child's best interests. Merenmies's research and professional activities have had a significant influence on family law both in Finland and internationally.