This chapter analyses family policy in Serbia, in particular, youth and older adult
policy and the institutional framework for the implementation of family policy. The
chapter presents different measures that aim to empower and protect families, including
family and work allowances, provisions in the pension and tax system, and provisions
for family homes. In addition, family law solutions that regulate family relationships,
such as the establishment of family status, property, and maintenance are also examined.
The chapter also explores the legal framework for assisted reproductive technologies,
including the different procedures that are and are not available in Serbia, such
as surrogate motherhood, and the establishment of family status. It concludes that
most of the measures have financial grounds, making them helpful for young people
wanting to start a family. However, questions regarding the ultimate effects of these
measures, and whether they are stimulating enough for couples to decide to have more
children or whether overall social, economic, and political circumstances prevail
in the decision-making on childbirth, are raised.