THE CONCEPT OF FAMILY HOME, REGISTRATION PROCEDURES, AND SPOUSE’S CONSENT Article 194 of the Turkish Civil Code (TMK) is one of the strongest regulations in family law aimed at protecting “social peace.” A family home is not merely a matter of property; it is the place where spouses live together, where children are raised, and […]
MATERIAL AND MORAL COMPENSATION IN DIVORCE A divorce case severs the marital bond between the parties, leaving behind significant financial ruin and shattered personal lives. To protect the spouse whose existing or expected interests are harmed or whose personal rights are violated due to the divorce, the legislator has regulated the institutions of material and […]
SPECIAL GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE AND PROOF REQUIREMENTS The divorce system in Turkish family law is based on the principles of “fault” and “substitution.” The legislator has divided the grounds for divorce into two categories: general and special. The “Special Grounds for Divorce,” regulated in Articles 161 to 165 of the Turkish Civil Code, are absolute […]
REASONS FOR INVALIDITY, NULLITY, AND ABSOLUTE NULLITY OF MARRIAGE A marriage contract, from the moment it is established between the parties, produces very strong legal, financial, and social consequences. However, the establishment of a marriage does not mean that it will remain legally valid for life. If the legislator determines that a marriage has serious […]
How to Get Alimony in a Divorce Case in Turkey Summary:To get alimony in Turkey, you must: For matters related to alimony in Turkey, it is highly recommended to seek professional assistance from a qualified lawyer. You can contact us for guidance and support.
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 […]