Abstract
On February 27 2017 the International Scientific and Practical Conference "Reform of Family Law: The Concept and Development" was held at the Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL). The Conference was organized by the Department of Civil Law of the Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL) under the joint information support of the "Prospekt" Publishing House, "The Judge" Journal and ATP "KonsultantPlus." Representatives of the scientific community, legislature, judiciary and the Bar participated in the event. The presentations of some speakers were held in the videoconference mode. During the Conference, the participants discussed the main approaches, first results and ways of the further reform of family law of the Russian Federation. The article provides a brief overview of the presentations made by the Conference participants and recommendations put forward regarding the issues under discussion.