Comparing the Justinian Law code to Georgia Law

Compare ancient Byzantine law to modern Georgia law! See how marriage & adoption rules stack up.

How does US law compare to Ancient Byzantine law? Directions: Read each scenario below. Use these websites to look up what each law code says about the scenarios, and answer the questions below. RIGHT CLICK AND OPEN LINKS IN A NEW TAB Scenario 1: MarriageOpen this link in a new tab: Justinian CodeJustinian Code:Flavia and Maximus met at a quiet resort in Crete. They spent the entire week getting to know oneanother and fell in love. Flavia proposed marriage to Maximus, and he said, “Yes.” When they returned to Constantinople, they discovered that their fathers were long lost brothers (making them cousins).Could they marry in the Byzantine Empire? Yes. Only brothers and sisters are prohibited from marrying in the Byzantine empire. No. Cousins are prohibited from marrying under Byzantine Law. Yes. They can marry as long as they don't have kids Scenario 1: MarriageOpen this link in a new tab: Georgia CodeFlavia and Maximus met at a quiet resort in Crete. They spent the entire week getting to know one another and fell in love. Flavia proposed marriage to Maximus, and he said, “Yes.” When they returned to Constantinople, they discovered that their fathers were long lost brothers (making them cousins).Could they marry in Georgia? Yes. There are many prohibited relationships, but none laws about cousins. No. First cousins are prohibited from marrying in Georgia. Yes, the only prohibited relationships are between kids and their parents. Scenario 2: AdoptionClick this link: Justinian CodeFlavia and Maximus have decided to adopt a child. Flavia is 26, Maximus is 25, and the child, Constanius, is 15.Can Flavia and Maximus adopt Constanius in the Byzantine Empire? No. They haven't bee married long enough to adopt a child. Yes. Maximus can adopt a child because he is married. Flavia cannot adopt a child as she has no legal rights as a woman. No. They are required to be at least 18 years older than the kid they're adopting. Also Flavia cannot adopt. She's a woman. Scenario 2: AdoptionClick this link: Georgia CodeFlavia and Maximus have decided to adopt a child. Flavia is 26, Maximus is 25, and the child, Constanius, is 15.Can Flavia and Maximus adopt Constanius in Georgia? Yes. They are married and at least 5 years older than Constanius Yes. They are married and at least 25 years old. No. They are too young to adopt a 15 year old.