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Turkish Civil Code (Law No. 4721)

Article 370: 1. Conditions

Book Two: FAMILY LAW › Part Two: KINSHIP › Chapter Two: THE FAMILY › Division Two: HOUSEHOLD ORDER

Adult descendants who live with their mother and father or grandparents and who devote their labour or income to the family may claim appropriate remuneration in return.

In the event of a dispute, the judge shall decide on the amount of the remuneration, its securing and the manner of payment.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 370 · 1. Koşulları

Ana ve baba veya büyük ana ve baba ile birlikte yaşayan ve emeklerini ya da gelirlerini aileye özgüleyen ergin altsoylar, buna karşılık uygun bir bedel isteyebilirler.

Uyuşmazlık hâlinde hâkim, bedelin miktarı, güvence altına alınması ve ödeme şekli hakkında karar verir.

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

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