Revised Family Code

The current family law in Ethiopia provides that there must be, inter alia, consent by both spouses to constitute a valid marriage (Article 6); respect and support between spouses (Article 49); equal rights in the management of the family (Article 50); fidelity owed by both husband and wife (Article 56). This is a substantial step forward in Ethiopian law.

Topics

• Divorce and dissolution of marriage
• Forced and early marriage
• Gender discrimination
• Harmful traditional practices
• Property and inheritance rights

Geographical location

• Africa
• Ethiopia

Keywords

• parental rights

Year

• 2000

External URL

• Revised Family Code

Type

• Legislation