Terms and causes of divorce in the legal system of Iran and Turkey
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https://doi.org/10.24200/jsshr.vol3iss03pp32-37Abstract
In legal systems, the efforts have been focused on protecting marriage for purpose of sustaining family institute. Methodology: However, in cases that there is no way for escaping from divorce, formation of divorce in legal system needs some terms and causes to be specified in Statutes of the relevant system. The present study is aimed in assessing terms and causes of divorce in the mentioned legal systems of Iran and Turkey. Terms and causes of divorce are different in the mentioned legal systems due to the different political system governance in these countries. Results: It could be found from studies in this field that in Iran's legal system, terms and causes of divorce have been regulated in benefit of men due to their wide authorities and powers in this field. However, the Iranian Legislator has taken some measures to limit the authorities. Conclusion: However, in legal system of Turkey, terms and causes of divorce are same for men and women and observe rights of both of them due to being derived from European regulations.References
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