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The effect of a marriage is governed by the law of the husband’s country.
If a foreigner marries a woman who is the head of a house, at the same time entering her house, or if he becomes the mukoyōshi of a Japanese subject, the effect of such a marriage is governed by Japanese law.
15.
The matrimonial property is governed by the law of the nationality to which the husband belonged at the time when the marriage was contracted.
If a foreigner marries a woman who is the head of a house, at the same time entering her house, or if he becomes the mukoyōshi of a Japanese subject, the matrimonial property is governed by Japanese law.
16.
Divorce is governed by the law of the nationality to which the husband belongs at the time when the facts forming the cause of divorce arise; but the court cannot decree a divorce, unless the cause of divorce is recognized as such by Japanese law.
17.
The legitimacy of a child is determined by the law of the country to which the husband of the mother belongs at the time when the child is born. If such husband dies before the child is born, it is determined