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Turkish Civil Code (Law No. 4721)

Article 192: C. Profession and occupation of the spouses

Book Two: FAMILY LAW › Part One: LAW OF MARRIAGE › Chapter Three: GENERAL EFFECTS OF MARRIAGE A. Rights and obligations

Neither spouse is obliged to obtain the permission of the other in choosing a profession or occupation. However, in choosing a profession and occupation and in pursuing them, the peace and interests of the marital union shall be taken into account.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 192 · C. Eşlerin meslek ve işi

Eşlerden her biri, meslek veya iş seçiminde diğerinin iznini almak zorunda değildir. Ancak, meslek ve iş seçiminde ve bunların yürütülmesinde evlilik birliğinin huzur ve yararı göz önünde tutulur.

Text as of 1 October 2026 · Official source (Turkish): mevzuat.gov.tr ↗

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