Turkish law topic · 9 articles
Divorce Proceedings in Türkiye
Evlilik birliğinin mahkeme kararıyla sona erdirilmesi. Türk hukukunda boşanma yalnız kanunda sayılan özel sebeplere veya evlilik birliğinin temelinden sarsılmasına dayanabilir; dava aile mahkemesinde görülür. Nafaka, velayet, tazminat ve mal rejiminin tasfiyesi çoğu zaman aynı süreçte gündeme gelir.
Guides and Articles
Foreign Divorce Recognition in Turkey: Court Case or Registry Registration?
Learn when a foreign divorce can be registered in Turkey, when a court recognition or enforcement case is still required, and when you need a Turkish lawyer.
Registering a Foreign Divorce in the Turkish Civil Registry
A practical guide to registering a foreign divorce in the Turkish civil registry, including documents, finality and common rejection risks.
Foreign Divorce and Remarriage in Turkey: What Must Be Done First?
A foreign divorce may not be enough for remarriage in Turkey: registry records must be updated first, and the waiting-period deadline for remarriage must be checked.
Foreign Divorce with Custody or Alimony: Recognition or Enforcement in Turkey?
Foreign divorce decisions with custody, alimony or financial orders may require more than civil registry registration in Turkey.
When One Spouse Refuses to Cooperate in Foreign Divorce Recognition in Turkey
What happens when one spouse refuses to cooperate with registering or recognising a foreign divorce in Turkey, and when court action may be needed?
Is a Foreign Marriage Annulment Recognised the Same Way as a Divorce in Turkiye?
A foreign annulment decree is recognised under the same general framework as a divorce, but its different legal effect requires separate attention.
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.
Can a Foreign Divorce Ending a Same-Sex Marriage Be Recognised in Turkiye?
Recognition of a foreign divorce that ended a same-sex marriage raises a distinct public policy question under Turkish private international law.
Can a Religious or Non-Judicial Foreign Divorce Be Recognised in Turkiye?
A divorce granted abroad by a religious authority or administrative body may or may not be recognised in Turkiye, depending on how it was formed.
Related Legislation
- TMK m. 161
- TMK m. 166
- TMK m. 168
- TMK m. 169
- TMK m. 184
Topic Map
- Subtopics
- Uncontested Divorce in TürkiyeContested Divorce in Türkiye
- Considered together with
- Matrimonial Property Regime
- Alternative routes
- Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments and Awards
- Related topics
- Alimony and Child Support in TürkiyeChild Custody in TürkiyeDivorce CompensationClaim for Wedding Gold and JewelleryProtection Orders under Law No. 6284Witness Evidence
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