article of the algerian family law thus in tunisia both spouses must fulfil their conjugal duties in accordance with custom and usual practices and the husband as head of the family must support the needs of the spouse and the children within his capabilities and in accordance with their status in the context of maintenance payments the wife must contribute to family expenses if she has the means while the woman should have a certain autonomy in her decision making and ability to work the change may not immediately affect social behaviours box