The paternity law is likely to have wider repercussions throughout Chilean society. At present there is no legal divorce at all in Chile, but opinion polls show an overwhelming majority of Chileans favour a law to make it possible. There's no doubt, however, that the government would face huge opposition from the Catholic Church - which along with the army represents the country's most formidable institutions. We will defend life, marriage and the family. Despite the Church's protests, members of the new government are adamant that change is coming.
Society is different.
I think our laws will eventually reflect the way we live today. Abandoned by her father, her disabled mother was left alone to bring her up. They're now suing him for financial support. But Natalya is determined not to face the same circumstances as her mother. She's training to be a mechanic so as to be self-supporting.