Divorce Cases Filed in Türkiye by Spouses Living Abroad
INTRODUCTION 1. Basic Concepts: Spouse Living Abroad, International Element and Jurisdiction of Turkish Courts 1.1. What Does “Spouse Living Abroad” Mean? Long... Read More
Types of Fault and Proof in Contested Divorce Cases
Types of Fault and Proof in Contested Divorce Cases: Fidelity, Violence, and Adultery INTRODUCTION The discussion of fault in contested divorce cases is one of the most important factors directly affecting the outcome of the case... Read More
Establishing Lineage Through Paternity Suit
Establishing Kinship Through Paternity Proceedings 1) What is Kinship and How is it Established? According to the Turkish Civil Code, kinship is established between a child and its mother by birth, and between a child and its father... Read More
Property Division in Divorce
PROPERTY DIVISION IN DIVORCE Introduction A marriage relationship inherently involves rights and responsibilities between spouses. Spouses, with the intention of living together for a lifetime, make various arrangements... Read More
Compensation for Broken Engagement
BREAKING OF ENGAGEMENT AND COMPENSATION Introduction Engagement, according to the Turkish Civil Code (TMK), is a legal pre-marital relationship established by a "promise to marry" (TMK... Read More
Family Home Application and Evidence
TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF THE ISTANBUL FAMILY COURT (File No: …/… E.) PLAINTIFF: ST (TC: …) – Address: … REPRESENTATIVE: Attorney Hale ÇELİK – ... Read More
REQUEST TO USE THE SURNAME OF THE DIVORCED SPOUSE
TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF THE ISTANBUL FAMILY COURT PLAINTIFF: M.Ç. (TC: …) – Address: … REPRESENTATIVE: Attorney YAĞMUR YUMLU – Address/KEP: … DEFENDANTS: B.Ç (TC:... Read More
Request for Interim Measures Pursuant to Law No. 4320
TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF THE ISTANBUL DUTY FAMILY COURT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW NO. 4320... Read More
The Surviving Spouse's True Inheritance Rights
Inheritance law is often linked to, or even intertwined with, family law. However, there is an unknown and untapped right in inheritance distribution. This... Read More
Degrees of Kinship and Legal Consequences
Introduction: The Legal Status of Kinship, the Function of the Degree Concept, and its Reflection in Disputes In Turkish law, kinship is defined as the relationship between individuals due to blood ties, marriage, or adoption... Read More