The application of the provisions of this Decree Law shall take into account equality between women and men in terms of rights and duties, and this shall apply in any way particularly in respect of the following matters: 1. Testimony Equality: While giving testimony before the court, the woman shall receive the same treatment that is typically given to the man in terms of the probative value of testimony, without discrimination; 2. Inheritance: Inheritance shall be equally distributed between men and women in accordance with the provisions of this Decree-Law; 3. The right to request divorce: That both the husband and wife may unilaterally demand that divorce be established by the court without prejudice to their rights related to divorce; 4. Joint custody: that a woman and a man shall have an equal right to assume joint custody of the minor child until the latter reaches the age of (18) eighteen years, after which the child shall have the freedom of choice.
Interpretation and application must be checked against the official text and current version.