How divorce works in Turkey—grounds, uncontested vs contested cases, custody, alimony, property division, and timelines. 1) Why “Turkish Divorce Law” is not one single topic Divorce in Turkey is a bundle of legal issues decided together (or sometimes in separate cases): ending the marriage, temporary measures during the case, child-related arrangements, financial consequences, and property […]
1) What Is a Contested Divorce in Turkey? A contested divorce in Turkey is a divorce case where spouses cannot agree on either (i) the divorce itself or (ii) the consequences of divorce—such as child custody, visitation, alimony, property division, compensation (material/moral damages), and use of the family home. Unlike an uncontested (mutual) divorce, contested […]