Pereõiguse

Pereõiguse is the Estonian term for family law. It is a branch of civil law that governs legal relationships between family members. This includes the legal aspects of marriage, divorce, adoption, parentage, and child custody. The primary aim of family law is to protect the rights and interests of family members, particularly those of children, and to ensure their well-being.

In Estonia, family law is primarily regulated by the Family Law Act. This act outlines the legal framework for various family-related matters. For instance, it details the conditions for entering into marriage, the rights and obligations of spouses during marriage, and the procedures and consequences of divorce. The law also addresses issues concerning the establishment and dissolution of parentage, the rights and responsibilities of parents towards their children, and the legal processes involved in adoption.

Key aspects covered by pereõiguse include property relations between spouses, child support obligations, and the determination of child custody and visitation rights. The overarching principle in matters concerning children is the best interests of the child. Estonian family law seeks to provide a legal framework that promotes stable family relationships and provides solutions in cases of conflict or dissolution.