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[Abi]

Following on from a recent post regarding property after marriage I found this and thought it might be of interest as it covers all aspects of married life.

It is a long read but may answer other questions.

http://dl.dropbox.co...CodeReforms.pdf

[Jason]

Wow page 27 to 29 is an interesting read... big difference from what we are used to in "western" society.

[sunny]

Well found Abi, this is an extremly useful document. I've listed the contents so people can see what it contains at a glance.

CONTENTS
Preface 1
Introduction 3
Conditions for marriage 11
Marriage: The civil ceremony 15
The religious marriage ceremony 18
Women in the family: The legal framework 18
Matrimonial property regime 21
Legal status of Turkish women married to
foreigners and foreign women married to Turks 25
De facto relationships 28
Custody 29
Adultery 31
Separation 31
Rights of women deserted by their husbands 33
Divorce 33
Adoption 37
Inheritance 37
Women’s right to economic independence 40
Women’s right to political participation 43
Reproductive rights and health 45
Violence against women 47
Virginity testing 53
Honor crimes 55
Homosexuality 57
Transsexuality 57
Sex workers 59
Pornography

[Abi]

Thanks Sunny that makes it easier for people to understand what it covers.

[ginapb]

This was a very interesting read!! Thanks!