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August 23, 2026
Criminal Law

Intentional Homicide Under Turkish Criminal Law: Penalties

The right to life is the most fundamental right protected by the Turkish legal order. The Constitution of the Republic of Turkey guarantees this right unconditionally, and the Turkish Penal Code No. 5237 gives that guarantee its criminal law expression...

August 21, 2026
Civil Law

Changing a Child’s Surname in Turkey | Atty. Ozan Soylu

The surname of a child is one of the foundational elements of personal identity and civil status under Turkish law. It functions not only as a means of individual identification but also as a legal marker of family affiliation and...

August 19, 2026
Foreigners Law

Marriage of Foreign Nationals in Turkey: Legal Requirements

Marriage in Turkey is a civil institution regulated by the Turkish Civil Code No. 4721, the Marriage Regulation, and the Population Services Law No. 5490. Only marriages solemnized before an authorized civil marriage officer carry legal validity, regardless of whether...

August 17, 2026
Foreigners Law

International Law Firm in Turkey: Cross-Border Legal Services

Turkey’s position at the intersection of Europe and Asia, combined with its growing economy and substantial foreign resident population, has made the country a significant hub for cross-border legal activity. Foreign nationals and international businesses engaging with the Turkish legal...

August 15, 2026
Family Law

Turkish Family Law: Marriage, Divorce, and Custody Overview

Turkish family law forms one of the most comprehensive and systematically organized branches of the country’s legal system. Regulated primarily under the second book of the Turkish Civil Code No. 4721, family law governs the formation and dissolution of marriage,...

August 13, 2026
Real Estate Law

Eviction of Tenants in Turkey: Legal Grounds and Procedures

Tenant eviction in Turkey is governed by a strict legal framework that limits the circumstances under which a landlord may seek the removal of a tenant from a residential or commercial property. The Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098 establishes...

August 11, 2026
Real Estate Law

Tenant and Landlord Rights in Turkey: Obligations Under Law

Rental relationships in Turkey are governed primarily by the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098, which dedicates Articles 299 through 378 to the regulation of lease agreements. The Code provides a comprehensive framework addressing the rights and obligations of both...

August 9, 2026
Corporate Law

Corporate Law in Turkey: Company Formation and Regulations

Turkey’s corporate law framework is built around the Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102, which entered into force in 2012 and brought Turkish commercial legislation into closer alignment with European Union standards and modern international business practices. The Code regulates the...

August 7, 2026
Civil Law

Legal Name Change Proceedings in Turkey: Rules and Conditions

A person’s name is one of the most fundamental attributes of legal identity in Turkish law. It appears on the civil registry, determines how an individual is identified in official documents and legal transactions, and serves as the primary marker...

August 5, 2026
Family Law

Child Custody Lawsuits Under Turkish Law: Rights and Process

Child custody is one of the most sensitive and consequential issues in Turkish family law. When a marriage ends through divorce or separation, or when circumstances change after a custody order has been issued, the question of which parent will...

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Intentional Homicide Under Turkish Criminal Law: Penalties

Changing a Child’s Surname in Turkey | Atty. Ozan Soylu

Marriage of Foreign Nationals in Turkey: Legal Requirements

International Law Firm in Turkey: Cross-Border Legal Services

Turkish Family Law: Marriage, Divorce, and Custody Overview

Eviction of Tenants in Turkey: Legal Grounds and Procedures

Tenant and Landlord Rights in Turkey: Obligations Under Law

Corporate Law in Turkey: Company Formation and Regulations

Legal Name Change Proceedings in Turkey: Rules and Conditions

Child Custody Lawsuits Under Turkish Law: Rights and Process

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