Summary

Law 59 of 1953 Personal Status Law, Syria, with amendments through 2010.

This is the Family Law for the Muslim communities in Syria. The final three articles (Arts. 306-308) set out the exceptions for the Druze, Christians, and the Jewish communities, which are governed by their own family laws.

Source: People's Council of Syria (Document Source)

Amendment Source: People's Council of Syria (Document Source)

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