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Turkish Civil Code (Law No. 4721)

Article 338: IV. Stepchildren

Book Two: FAMILY LAW › Part Two: KINSHIP › Chapter One: ESTABLISHMENT OF DESCENT › Division Six: PARENTAL CUSTODY A. In general

Spouses are also obliged to show care and attention to their stepchildren who have not attained majority.

Each spouse shall assist the other spouse in an appropriate manner in the exercise of parental custody over the latter's own child, and shall represent him or her in respect of the child's needs to the extent required by the circumstances.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 338 · IV. Üvey çocuklar

Eşler, ergin olmayan üvey çocuklarına da özen ve ilgi göstermekle yükümlüdürler.

Kendi çocuğu üzerinde velâyeti kullanan eşe diğer eş uygun bir şekilde yardımcı olur; durum ve koşullar zorunlu kıldığı ölçüde çocuğun ihtiyaçları için onu temsil eder.

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

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