Divorce for Turkish citizens living abroad may be handled either through a divorce case in Turkey or through recognition or registration of a foreign divorce decision in Turkey. This guide explains the applicable law, international jurisdiction, family-court procedure, foreign service, child and financial issues, and how foreign divorce decisions become effective in Turkish records. (MGM […]
Which law applies to international divorce cases in Turkey depends mainly on Article 14 of Law No. 5718 on Private International Law and International Civil Procedure. This guide explains applicable law, international jurisdiction, temporary measures, custody, alimony, matrimonial property, and recognition of foreign divorce judgments in Türkiye. Introduction The question which law applies to international […]
Divorce and foreign spouses under Turkish private international law are governed mainly by Law No. 5718 on Private International Law and International Civil Procedure, together with the Turkish Civil Code and family-court rules. This guide explains applicable law, international jurisdiction, child issues, alimony, matrimonial property, recognition and enforcement of foreign divorce judgments, and civil-registry effects […]