Temporary alimony during divorce proceedings in Turkey is primarily governed by Article 169 of the Turkish Civil Code. This guide explains what temporary alimony is, when it begins, how courts assess need and ability to pay, how it differs from poverty alimony and child support, and how it interacts with domestic-violence protection measures. (Aile Bakanlığı) […]
Interim measures in Turkish divorce cases are a central part of family-court practice in Türkiye. This guide explains Article 169 of the Turkish Civil Code, temporary housing, interim maintenance, child-related measures, asset-management orders, the role of family courts, and the parallel protection framework under Law No. 6284. (Aile ve Sosyal Hizmetler Bakanlığı) Introduction Interim measures […]
How long does a divorce take in Turkey? The answer depends on whether the case is uncontested or contested, whether children and financial disputes are involved, whether service is successful, and whether the judgment is appealed. This guide explains the legal timeline of divorce proceedings in Turkey under the Turkish Civil Code and the Code […]
Required documents for divorce proceedings in Turkey depend on whether the case is contested or uncontested, whether a lawyer is appointed, and whether there is a foreign element. This guide explains the legally required filing documents, supporting evidence, powers of attorney, translated foreign records, court fees, and practical document strategy under Turkish law. (Adalet Bakanlığı) […]
Which court has jurisdiction in a Turkish divorce case depends on subject-matter jurisdiction, territorial competence, and, in cross-border matters, international jurisdiction rules. This guide explains family courts, Article 168 of the Turkish Civil Code, international divorce jurisdiction, interim measures, alimony, and property-related venue issues under Turkish law. Introduction The question which court has jurisdiction in […]
Learn how to file for divorce in Turkey, including the competent court, legal grounds, uncontested and contested divorce, interim measures, custody, alimony, damages, property division, and international issues under Turkish law. Introduction Understanding how to file for divorce in Turkey requires more than knowing where to submit a petition. Under Turkish law, divorce is not […]
Cruel treatment and domestic violence in Turkish divorce proceedings are addressed through Article 162 of the Turkish Civil Code and the protective framework of Law No. 6284. This guide explains divorce grounds, protective measures, interim orders, custody, alimony, damages, evidence, and court procedure in Turkey. (RM.coe.int) Introduction Cruel treatment and domestic violence in Turkish divorce […]
Mental illness as a ground for divorce under Turkish law is regulated mainly by Article 165 of the Turkish Civil Code. Learn the legal conditions, medical board report requirement, court procedure, child custody, alimony, compensation, interim measures, and key practical issues in divorce cases in Türkiye. Introduction Mental illness as a ground for divorce under […]
Desertion and abandonment in Turkish divorce cases are governed mainly by Article 164 of the Turkish Civil Code. Learn the legal conditions, notice procedure, time requirements, burden of proof, interim measures, custody, alimony, compensation, and key practical issues under Turkish law. Introduction Desertion and abandonment in Turkish divorce cases is one of the most technical […]
Adultery as a ground for divorce in Turkey is regulated under Article 161 of the Turkish Civil Code. Learn the legal conditions, time limits, forgiveness rule, burden of proof, interim measures, compensation, alimony, and court procedure. Introduction Adultery as a ground for divorce in Turkey is one of the classic special grounds recognized by the […]