Learn how irretrievable breakdown of marriage works under Turkish divorce law, including Article 166 of the Turkish Civil Code, fault, contested divorce, consensual divorce, procedure, evidence, and the latest legal developments in Türkiye. Introduction Irretrievable breakdown of marriage in Turkish divorce law is one of the most important and practical concepts in family law in […]
Introduction The Turkish Family Law (Türk Aile Hukuku) is a core part of the Turkish Civil Code (Türk Medeni Kanunu – TMK, No. 4721). It regulates marriage, divorce, property regimes, custody, parental authority, and guardianship. These provisions are not only important for Turkish citizens but also for foreigners who live in Turkey, marry Turkish citizens, […]
1. Legal Framework Disputes arising from international marriages—such as divorce, child custody, and alimony—are governed by both the Turkish Civil Code (TCC) and the Turkish Private International and Procedural Law No. 5718 (PILPA / MÖHUK). Other relevant instruments include: 2. Divorce with a Foreign Spouse: Jurisdiction and Applicable Law 🔹 Jurisdiction: Turkish courts have jurisdiction […]