Effects of Covid epidemic on family regulations

The prevalence of Covid-19 has affected all social and individualactivities. It is obvious that the consequences of this pandemic have alsospread to the family as a social and legal institution. Especially with theprolongation of the disease, in addition to economic effects, its legal effectscan also be observed. Restrictions on preventing the spread of the diseasecan affect the rights and responsibilities of the family members. In thesecircumstances, it is necessary to identify the legal foundations that lead tochanges in these rights and obligations. It seems that principles such asharmlessness (LaZarar), urgency (Ezterar) difficulty and embarrassment andavoiding possible harm can help the Iranian legal system to find a suitablebasis for adopting legal solutions in the family. After that, one can commenton each of the couple's or parents' responsibilities. Issues such as maritalduties of the couple, meeting with the child, cohabitation of the couple, etc.in the event of the pandemics of a contagious disease, may be governed bydifferent rules which can be clarified by using legal principles.