Abstract:
Family formation, as one of the fundamental pillars of social and cultural stability in legal systems, holds special importance. In the Iranian legal system, despite religious and legal emphases on the importance of marriage, numerous legal, economic, and social obstacles have caused a decrease in marriage rates and an increase in family problems. This article, using an analytical-descriptive method, examines the obstacles and limitations of family formation in the Iranian legal system. The findings show that legal limitations, including laws related to dowry (Mehrieh), divorce, and guardianship, economic pressures, and social and cultural transformations are considered among the most important obstacles. Finally, solutions for reforming laws and strengthening social supports are provided.
Machine summary:
In the legal system of Iran, despite religious and legal emphases on the importance of marriage, numerous legal, economic, and social obstacles have caused a decrease in marriage rates and an increase in family problems.
The findings show that legal limitations, including laws related to dowry (Mehrieh), divorce, and guardianship (Velayat), economic pressures, and social and cultural transformations are considered among the most important obstacles.
Keywords: Family formation, legal obstacles, Mehrieh, divorce, supportive policies, legal system of Iran Introduction As the smallest social unit, the family plays an important role in all societies in transmitting values, culture, and providing social support.
Chapter One: Theoretical Framework and Legal Foundations of Family Formation 1-1: Definition of Family and Its Importance As a social and legal institution, the family is a group of individuals who are linked together through kinship, marriage, or formal contracts and play a fundamental role in raising children, providing the emotional and economic needs of members, and transmitting the values and culture of society.
Reforming laws related to women's rights and increasing legal supports can play an effective role in strengthening the foundation of the family and facilitating its formation (Nazari, 2019).
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