LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA

of January 12, 2018 No. ZR-10

About modification and amendments in the Family code of the Republic of Armenia

Accepted by National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia on March 23, 2018

Article 1. In article 1 of the Family code of the Republic of Armenia of November 9, 2004 (further - the Code):

The first paragraph of part 1 to state 1) in the following edition:

"1. According to article 16 of the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia, family as natural and main cell of society, basis of preserving and reproduction of the population, and also motherhood and the childhood are under special protection and protection of the state.";

Part 5 to state 2) in the following edition:

"5. In case of marriage and in the family relations the discrimination depending on race, skin color, ethnic or social origin, genetic signs, language, religion, outlook, political or different views, belonging to ethnic minorities, property status, the birth, disability, age or other circumstances of social nature is forbidden.";

To add 3) with parts 6-8 of the following content:

"6. Freedom of marriage can be limited only for the purpose of protection of health and morals in the cases established by this Code.

7. Any action made concerning the child shall follow from its best interests. Ensuring the best interests of the child is directed to effective and complete implementation of the rights of the child affirmed by the Constitution and the laws of the Republic of Armenia taking into account intellectual and physical needs of the child, opportunities of the corresponding leaving and education for satisfaction of these requirements, importance of return to family or lives with family, importance of communication of the child with the parent and other family members for development of the child, question of national identity, cultural, language, spiritual or religious ties or education and value of the child in the family circle and other requirements, requirements and interests (further - the Best interests of the child).

8. If any of regulations it can be applied differently, then in case of its application, first of all, the Best interests of the child are considered.".

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