What are fundamental principles of the marriage and family regime in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Law on Marriage and Family in 2014 stipulating fundamental principles of the marriage and family regime in Vietnam as follows: 1. Voluntary, progressive and monogamous marriage in which husband and wife are equal. 2. Marriage between Vietnamese citizens of different nationalities or religions, between religious and non-religious people, between people with beliefs and people without beliefs, and between Vietnamese citizens and foreigners shall be respected and protected by law. 3. To build prosperous, progressive and happy families; family members have the obligation to respect, attend to, care for, and assist one another; to treat children without discrimination. 4. The State and society and families shall protect and support children, elderly people and persons with disabilities in exercising marriage and family rights; assist mothers in properly fulfilling their lofty motherhood functions; and implement family planning. 5. To perpetuate and promote the Vietnamese nation’s fine cultural traditions and ethics on marriage and family. Best regards!