Abstract
The article is devoted to analysis of family legal liability of spouses within system of measures for protection of family legal relations in Republic of Kazakhstan. Author considers liability not as punitive mechanism, but as complex of restorative, compensatory and protective measures implemented through judicial, contractual, enforcement and administrative instruments. Study is based on formal-legal, systemic and comparative legal approaches. Particular attention is paid to alimony obligations, division of property, marital agreements and protection measures in cases of domestic violence. Impact of constitutional changes on access to justice is demonstrated, particularly transition to subjective model of limitation periods. Key problems of law enforcement are identified, including uncertainty of spouses’ general obligations, difficulties of proof, weak enforcement of decisions and shortcomings in procedural fairness. Recommendations for improving legislation and practice are proposed. Additionally, necessity of intersectoral coordination between family, civil and administrative law is substantiated. Role of institutional infrastructure, including family support centers, in ensuring effective protection of rights is emphasized. It is concluded that institution of liability has multi-level nature and plays significant role in ensuring stability of family relations and protection of human rights, which determines prospects for further development in context of digitalization and strengthening of legal guarantees.