As the author writes, there are disputes around marriage and family, which are the axis of the debate on the direction of changes of a civilizational nature. For some currents of thought, this is the most important concept, closely related to religious or philosophical beliefs, and for others, the family is almost a relic and a factor that inhibits the development of society. This is reflected in the legislation at the national level, but it is also the subject of work in the structures at the global level, which are the result of the views prevailing in the currently ruling political options and the influence of the main economic players on the world stage. This expert opinion presents the issue of redefining the concepts of marriage and family.