Marriage as a legal and family as a social basis of humanity formation

In article the research topic relevance is shown, the basic components of matrimony are considered, state registration ceremony marriage in solemn atmosphere is analyzed, humanistic family role in human life, society, state is described. It is mentioned, that marriage institution fixes in spouses and societies consciousness the durability representation of concluded union with intention to create a family. The conclusion according to which, state intervention in family affairs has humane character as it is implemented in the interests of family members and society as a whole is made.