PRINCIPLES OF MARITAL AND FAMILY RELATIONS UNDER THE LEGISLATION OF UKRAINE
PRINCIPLES OF MARITAL AND FAMILY RELATIONS UNDER THE LEGISLATION OF UKRAINE

Author(s): Byelov DMYTRO, Datso TARAS
Subject(s): Civil Law, Administrative Law
Published by: Editura Pro Universitaria
Keywords: family law; principles of marital and family relations; Family Code of Ukraine; protection of the rights of the child; equality of spouses;
Summary/Abstract: The article is devoted to the analysis of the principles of marriage and family relations according to the legislation of Ukraine. The author examines ten key principles that underlie the family law of Ukraine and reflect the basic principles of regulating family relations. The introduction emphasizes the importance of marital and family relations for society and the state, as well as the role of the principles of family law in ensuring the unity and consistency of legal regulation. The main part of the article details the content of each of the ten principles: 1. The principle of state protection of family, childhood, motherhood and parenthood 2. The principle of equality of rights and responsibilities of a woman and a man in family relations, marriage and family 3. The principle of best protection of the child's interests 4. The principle of voluntary marriage union 5. The principle of monogamy (monogamy) 6. The principle of freedom of divorce 7. The principle of recognition of a marriage registered only in the state body for registration of acts of civil status 8. The principle of freedom of choice of forms and methods of raising children 9. The principle of the priority of family upbringing of a child 10. The principle of mutual moral and material support of family members. The author reveals the content of each principle, referring to the relevant articles of the Family Code of Ukraine and the works of famous Ukrainian scholars in the field of family law. For each principle, specific examples of its implementation in Ukrainian legislation and practice are given. The conclusions emphasize the importance of following these principles to ensure the stability of family relations, protection of the rights and interests of all family members, especially children. The author emphasizes the need for further improvement of amily legislation and the practice of its application, taking into account these principles. The article may be useful for law students, scholars dealing with family law issues, and practicing lawyers specializing in family matters. It provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of marriage and family relations in Ukraine, which allows a better understanding of the basics of legal regulation of family relations in our country.

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