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Une femme mariée veut ouvrir un compte bancaire et prendre un emploi. Son mari s'y oppose. Que dit la loi ?

A married woman wants to open a bank account and take a job. Her husband objects. What does the law say?

Correct answer

Elle est libre de le faire sans l'autorisation de son mari

She is free to do so without her husband's permission

Why

Since the law of 13 July 1965, a married woman can work and open a bank account without her husband's consent. Spouses have equal rights and duties in marriage.

Answer choices

  • AElle doit obtenir l'accord écrit de son mariShe must get her husband's written consent
  • BElle est libre de le faire sans l'autorisation de son mariShe is free to do so without her husband's permission
  • CElle doit obtenir l'accord de sa familleShe must get her family's consent
  • DElle peut travailler, mais pas ouvrir un compteShe may work but not open an account