FAMILY LAW: MARRIAGE LEGAL NATURE MYRLA TICYANNE SIQUEIRA BARBOSA CAMILO

ABSTRACT

The Brazilian family pluralization has undergone signifi cant changes over time. Previously, family law was based on matrimonial and patriarchal models, leaving informally constituted families aside. The Divorce Law of 1977 brought signifi cant changes, and the Federal Constitution of 1988 represented an innovation by recognizing stable unions as a family entity protected by the State, as well as ensuring equality and dignity of family members. Principles such as family plurality, aff ectivity, and equality started guiding family law, making it more open and inclusive. The study aims to present the legal nature of marriage as its general objective and, as specific objectives, to broaden the theme, address the general aspects of marriage in Brazilian law, and list the dissolution of marriage.

Keywords: family pluralization, family law, stable union, equality, aff ectivity