The parliament discussed the revised Family Law during its morning plenary session, advancing the draft legislation toward final consideration. The bill, which was submitted by the government on November 14, includes new provisions aimed at strengthening family responsibilities and support obligations among relatives.

One of the most notable additions approved during the discussion was Article 49, titled “The obligation of a child to support his or her parents.” The provision received the support of 60.4 percent of lawmakers present at the session. Under the proposed article, adult children who are capable of working would be legally required to support parents who are unable to work, require constant care, or are unable to provide for themselves due to old age. Where there are multiple children, the responsibility for supporting parents may be allocated through mutual agreement. If an agreement cannot be reached, a court would have the authority to determine each child’s share of responsibility based on factors such as assets, income, working capacity, and other relevant circumstances.

Lawmakers also endorsed the inclusion of Article 50, which expands support obligations among family members and relatives. The proposed provision would require biological or adopted siblings, grandparents, and other capable relatives to provide support for orphaned children or children who cannot be cared for by their parents. According to the draft, if a child cannot be supported by parents, siblings, or grandparents, responsibility may extend to grandchildren and other relatives. When multiple relatives are involved, they may determine their respective responsibilities through mutual agreement. If no agreement is reached, courts would be empowered to allocate support obligations after considering each person’s financial situation, earning capacity, and other relevant factors.

The revised Family Law seeks to establish clearer legal mechanisms for family support and caregiving, while reinforcing the responsibilities of family members toward vulnerable relatives, including elderly parents and children without parental care. During the session, lawmakers also instructed the working group to finalize several outstanding proposals related to the draft legislation.
Following the discussion, the draft law and accompanying legislative proposals were referred to the Standing Committee on Justice for preparation ahead of their final parliamentary debate and vote.