The study will examine the basic principles of the Act on Marriage and Family in Vietnam and their impact on marital property law. It will then go on to the fundamental principles of Vietnam’s Civil Code regarding the relationship be- tween civil and family law aspects. Hun- gary’s Civil Code contains Book 4 on Fam- ily law which addresses principles similar to Vietnam counterpart. Comparing these Hungarian regulations will enhance legis- lative effectiveness in the family sphere to Vietnam.