Family and Persons Law

How is a divorce decree obtained abroad recognised in Turkey? Administrative registration at the civil registry or consulate (Article 27/A), the recognition action under the PIL Code, conditions, required documents, competent court and enforcement of custody and maintenance orders.

How is property divided in a Turkish divorce? The participation in acquired property regime, acquired vs personal property, calculating the participation claim with an example, limitation period and foreign or mixed-nationality couples.

How is child custody decided in Turkey? The best interests of the child, the child’s opinion, social investigation reports, joint custody, changing custody, contact rights, child support and international custody issues.

How does a contested divorce work in Turkey? Grounds for divorce under the Turkish Civil Code, competent court, the process step by step, duration, fault and evidence, maintenance, compensation, custody and foreign nationals.

Is indefinite alimony abolished in Turkey? What spousal maintenance is, what the 2026 Constitutional Court decision changes, what happens to existing orders, when maintenance ends and how it can be cancelled or reduced.

How does an uncontested divorce work in Turkey? Conditions under Article 166(3) TCC, the divorce protocol, competent court, step-by-step process, finality of the judgment and divorces involving foreign nationals.