Keywords
Family
marriage
divorce
legislation
family crisis
marriage
divorce
legislation
family crisis
Abstract
This article presents a comprehensive study of the issue of divorce in modern society, focusing on identifying its causes, dynamics, and social consequences. Particular attention is paid to analyzing the factors behind the high divorce rate in the Republic of Kazakhstan, where the growing number of family dissolutions, especially in large cities, is viewed as an indicator of weakening family stability and social bonds. The research identifies key reasons for the frequent dissolution of marriages, including financial and economic difficulties, a decline in the quality of interpersonal communication between spouses, and the specific legal and procedural features of divorce. It is emphasized that family breakdown has a significant negative impact on all its members, primarily children, which underscores the relevance of studying the consequences of this process. The aim of the study is to analyze the increase in divorces in Kazakhstan compared to global trends (using Sweden, Finland, Poland, and Italy as examples) in order to determine the factors of family instability and potential directions for social policy. The article presents the author's concept of a multi-layered analysis of divorce causes, distinguishing structural, institutional, and cultural-behavioral levels. This approach reveals differences between countries not only in statistical terms but also in the underlying mechanisms driving the rise in divorce rates. The normative framework of the work comprises domestic and foreign legal acts regulating divorce. Using a comparative legal approach, contemporary challenges in family law regulation are examined, and differences as well as common trends in the legislation of various countries are identified. Based on the analysis of the legal framework and law enforcement practices, recommendations are formulated aimed at improving the family legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and enhancing the effectiveness of mechanisms for preventing family instability.
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