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Turkish Civil Code (Law No. 4721)

Article 349: 2. In the event of remarriage of the mother or father

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

The remarriage of the mother or father holding parental custody does not require the withdrawal of parental custody. However, where the interest of the child so requires, the holder of parental custody may be changed or, depending on the circumstances, parental custody may be withdrawn and a guardian appointed for the child.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 349 · 2. Ana veya babanın yeniden evlenmesi hâlinde

Velâyete sahip ana veya babanın yeniden evlenmesi, velâyetin kaldırılmasını gerektirmez. Ancak, çocuğun menfaati gerektirdiğinde velâyet sahibi değiştirilebileceği gibi, durum ve koşullara göre velâyet kaldırılarak çocuğa vasi de atanabilir.

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

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