Archive for Family Law

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,...

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...

The legal relationship between a child and its parents, known as lineage or filiation under Turkish law, is one of the most fundamental concepts in the Turkish Civil Code. The establishment, contestation, and determination of this relationship carry profound consequences...

Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and home to millions of residents from diverse national backgrounds. As a result, the Family Courts across the city handle a high volume of divorce cases each year, including a significant number of...

Divorce is one of the most significant legal proceedings in Turkish family law, governed primarily by the Turkish Civil Code No. 4721. Whether the parties are Turkish citizens or foreign nationals residing in Turkey, the process requires careful navigation of...

Divorce lawyer fees in Turkey are not arbitrary figures left entirely to market forces. The Turkish legal system regulates attorney fees through a centralized tariff published annually in the Official Gazette, setting a legally binding floor that no attorney may...

Ending a marriage is never simple, and in Turkey, the legal path becomes considerably more complex when spouses cannot reach an agreement. A contested divorce — known in Turkish law as çekişmeli boşanma — occurs when the parties are unable...

Ending a marriage by mutual consent is the fastest and least burdensome route available under Turkish family law. When both spouses agree not only on the divorce itself but also on its financial consequences and the arrangements concerning their children,...

When a court orders alimony in Turkey, the obligor is legally bound to make regular payments as specified in the judgment. However, non-compliance with alimony obligations is a common issue in family law disputes. In such cases, the creditor spouse...

Divorce is one of the most complex and emotionally challenging legal processes a person can go through, and for women in Turkey, understanding the rights guaranteed by law is essential to navigating this period with confidence. Turkish family law, primarily...