TITLE X
THE FAMILY
ARTICLE 259: The State protects the family, which is the foundation
of society.
ARTICLE 260: It must also protect all families regardless of whether
they are constituted within the bonds of marriage. It must endeavor to aid
and assist mothers, children and the aged.
ARTICLE 261: The law ensures protection for all children. Any child
is entitled to love, affection, understanding and moral and physical care
grow its father and mother.
ARTICLE 262: A family Code must be drawn up to ensure protection and
respect for the rights of the family and to define procedures of the search
for affiliation. Courts and other Government agencies charged with the
protection of these rights must be accessible free of charge at the level of
the smallest territorial division.