4. Rights and duties

Upon the solemnisation of marriage, the husband and the wife shall be mutually bound to cooperate with each other in safeguarding the interests of the union and in caring and providing for the children.

The husband and the wife shall have the right separately to engage in any trade or profession or in social activities.

The wife shall have the right to use her own surname and name separately.

The husband and the wife shall have equal rights in the running of the matrimonial household.