Civil Code Article 1001

This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

The husband and the wife are under mutual obligation to cohabit, unless for a good cause they cannot live together.
中文原文 民法第1001條
夫妻互負同居之義務。
但有不能同居之正當理由者,不在此限。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.