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Notes from the law.
Recent legislative changes, notable court decisions, and ways to resolve frequently encountered legal questions.
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Using Foreign Civil Status Documents in Turkish Registries: Requirements for Foreigners
Foreign birth, marriage and death certificates must be authenticated and translated before Turkish civil registry and other authorities will accept and record them. - Individual
Can a Default Foreign Divorce Judgment Be Recognised in Türkiye?
A foreign divorce granted without the other spouse's participation can still be recognised in Türkiye, but notice and due process are examined closely. - Individual
Does Recognising a Foreign Divorce Also Cover Its Property Division Order?
Recognition of a foreign divorce decree does not automatically extend to enforcing its property division terms against assets located in Türkiye. - Individual
Is a Foreign Marriage Annulment Recognised the Same Way as a Divorce in Türkiye?
A foreign annulment decree is recognised under the same general framework as a divorce, but its different legal effect requires separate attention. - Individual
Is a Will Made Abroad Valid for Turkish Assets?
A will executed abroad can be valid for Turkish assets, but its form and content still need to satisfy Turkish conflict-of-law and inheritance rules. - Individual
Independent Work Permit Refusal in Türkiye: What Self-Employed Foreigners Should Know
A refused independent work permit affects a foreigner's ability to carry out a profession or business activity in Türkiye without an employer sponsor. - Individual
International Protection Refusal in Türkiye: Appeal Options
A refused international protection application in Türkiye can be appealed, and the outcome directly affects exposure to removal proceedings. - Individual
Long-Term Residence Permit Refusal in Türkiye: Eligibility and Legal Options
Long-term residence in Türkiye requires continuous lawful residence and other statutory conditions. A refusal must be reviewed against the specific unmet requirement. - Individual
What Happens When an Heir to a Turkish Estate Cannot Be Found?
Turkish inheritance procedure provides for missing or unlocated heirs through curator appointment and formal search steps rather than simply excluding them. - Individual
Mortgage and Lien Problems in Turkish Property Purchases: Protecting the Buyer
Undisclosed mortgages, liens and attachments on Turkish real estate can seriously affect a buyer, even after the title deed has been transferred. - Individual
Power of Attorney for Divorce Proceedings in Türkiye: What Foreign Nationals Need
A spouse who cannot attend a Turkish divorce case in person can usually be represented under a power of attorney, but Turkish practice applies specific formal requirements to divorce-related powers. - Individual
Using a Power of Attorney for Inheritance Proceedings in Türkiye While Abroad
Foreign heirs can handle most steps of a Turkish inheritance file, including obtaining an inheritance certificate and dealing with estate property, through a properly drafted power of attorney. - Individual
Can Inheritance Matters in Türkiye Be Handled Entirely by Power of Attorney?
A properly drafted and authenticated power of attorney allows most Turkish inheritance steps to be completed without the heir travelling to Türkiye. - Individual
Pre-Emption Rights of Co-Owners in Turkish Real Estate: When Can a Sale Be Challenged?
When a co-owner sells their share of jointly owned Turkish property to a third party, the other co-owners may have a legal right to step into the buyer's place. - Individual
Can a Religious or Non-Judicial Foreign Divorce Be Recognised in Türkiye?
A divorce granted abroad by a religious authority or administrative body may or may not be recognised in Türkiye, depending on how it was formed. - Individual
Removal Centre Detention in Türkiye: Rights and Access to Legal Counsel
Foreigners held at a removal centre in Türkiye retain rights to legal counsel, communication with family, and medical care while their case is reviewed. - Individual
How Can a Foreign Heir Renounce an Inheritance in Türkiye?
Foreign heirs can formally renounce a Turkish inheritance, but the statutory deadline and the correct court both need careful attention from abroad. - Individual
Residence Permit Cancellation in Türkiye: Grounds and Response
A residence permit in Türkiye can be cancelled during its validity period for reasons such as address failures, changed conditions or misuse of the permit's purpose. - Individual
Restriction Codes and Work or Residence Permit Refusals in Türkiye
A restriction (tahdit) code on a foreigner's immigration record can cause work permit or residence permit refusal even where other conditions are met. - Individual
Can a Foreign Divorce Ending a Same-Sex Marriage Be Recognised in Türkiye?
Recognition of a foreign divorce that ended a same-sex marriage raises a distinct public policy question under Turkish private international law. - Individual
Scope and Revocation of a Power of Attorney in Türkiye: What Principals Should Know
The powers granted under a Turkish power of attorney are read narrowly by Turkish institutions, and revoking one requires specific steps to be effective against third parties. - Individual
Short-Term Residence Permit Refusal in Türkiye: Common Grounds and Remedies
A refused short-term residence permit in Türkiye often concerns health insurance, financial means, address records or purpose of stay evidence. - Individual
Why Does a Foreign Divorce Decree Need a Sworn Turkish Translation?
Turkish registries and courts require a certified sworn translation of a foreign divorce decree before it can be registered or relied upon. - Individual
Do Foreign Heirs Pay Inheritance Tax on Turkish Assets?
Foreign heirs inheriting Turkish assets are generally subject to Turkish inheritance and transfer tax, with a filing obligation separate from the civil inheritance procedure.
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