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The theme of meetings with lawyers of the Women's Support Centers (Kutaisi, Tskhaltubo, Khoni, Senaki, Poti and Khurcha) concerned the family law, including: marriage and the age of marriage, divorce and its legal procedures, alimony and determination of their size, as well as legal issues related to the legalization of housing for IDPs. Meetings have shown once again that these themes are relevant to the IDPs. Particular emphasis was placed on age of marriage (18 years) and the exceptions allowed by law (written parental consent to marriage of minors). During the counseling participants mentioned that divorce among IDPs is perceived as a means for getting more living space. They were explained that such an approach to the problem is unreasonable. The interest of IDPs in connection with orders for residential area was also satisfied at the meetings. Both IDPs and local residents are interested in legal counseling in provided in the Centres (among them are students and school children).  In May, there were held six meetings.   The project is implemented with the support of the organization EED Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst.