Legal Framework and Practical Dimensions of Marital and Family Rights: A Doctrinal and Comparative Legal Review

BACKGROUND The study addresses the urgent need to modernize the legal regulation of family rights and obligations in response to contemporary social and legal challenges. Key issues requiring attention include gender equality, protection of children’s rights, and the regulation of international marriages. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study is a doctrinal and comparative legal review. The methodological framework included examination of current legislation, comparative legal and historical legal approaches, as well as analysis of secondary sources and case law. RESULTS The research revealed fundamental contradictions in the regulation of family rights and obligations. Persistent problems include gender imbalance in legislation, difficulties in governing international marriages, and insufficient mechanisms for protecting children’s rights and preventing domestic violence. Based on these findings, recommendations were formulated to adopt gender-neutral legal provisions, establish unified standards for regulating international marriages, and strengthen child protection measures. The study also emphasizes the importance of regulating emerging forms of family relations, including civil partnerships and same-sex marriages, which remain outside the scope of existing law. CONCLUSION The results hold practical significance for improving the legislative framework governing family relations. Implementing the proposed recommendations would enhance the effectiveness of legal regulation, promote equality, and better protect the rights of all family members. Ultimately, these changes could reinforce the institution of the family in modern society.