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Turkish Civil Code (Law No. 4721)

Article 350: 3. Obligations of the mother and father upon withdrawal of parental custody

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

Where parental custody is withdrawn, the obligation of the mother and father to bear the costs of care and education of their children shall continue.

If the mother and father and the child lack the financial capacity, these expenses shall be borne by the State.

The provisions on maintenance are reserved.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 350 · 3. Velâyetin kaldırılması hâlinde ana ve babanın yükümlülükleri

Velâyetin kaldırılması hâlinde ana ve babanın çocuklarının bakım ve eğitim giderlerini karşılama yükümlülükleri devam eder.

Ana ve baba ile çocuğun ödeme gücü yoksa bu giderler Devletçe karşılanır.

Nafakaya ilişkin hükümler saklıdır.

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

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