The first law promulgated in New China was the Marriage Law. Marriage Law1980 September 10, the third session of the Fifth National People's Congress passed the new Marriage Law of the People's Republic of China, which came into effect on June 198 1+0. 1950 The Marriage Law of the People's Republic of China promulgated in May shall be abolished as of the date of implementation of this Law. 2001revised at the 21st meeting of the Ninth NPC Standing Committee on April 28th.

Marriage Law of the People's Republic of China;

The full text is divided into six chapters, including general provisions, marriage, family relations, divorce, rescue measures and legal responsibilities, and supplementary provisions. A marriage system featuring freedom of marriage, monogamy and equality between men and women shall be implemented. Protect the legitimate rights and interests of women, children and the elderly. Implement family planning. Arranging, buying and selling marriages and other acts that interfere with the freedom of marriage are prohibited. It is forbidden to ask for property through marriage. Bigamy is prohibited. Spouses are prohibited from living together with others. Domestic violence is prohibited. Abuse and abandonment between family members are prohibited.