Motivación en las sentencias emitidas por los jueces de primer nivel en Ecuador.

Abstract

Abstract:This research analyzes the sufficient and correct motivation of the judgment issued in case No. 08201-2024-01189, processed before the Family, Women, Children and Adolescents Judicial Unit of Esmeraldas, concerning a divorce on the grounds of voluntary and unjustified abandonment. The study was developed using a qualitative approach, applying the analytical-legal method, through which the argumentative structure of the judgment, the normative foundation, and the evidentiary assessment were examined. The evaluation instruments used were the questionnaire on the standard of sufficiency of motivation and the questionnaire on correct motivation. The results show that the judgment complies with the constitutional standards of motivation, as there is an adequate identification of the facts and the legal issue, a correct application of the law, and effective protection of the rights of the minor children in accordance with the principle of the best interests of the child. The contribution of this research lies in strengthening the critical analysis of judicial decisions and promoting proper reasoning as a guarantee of due process and legal certainty.