Reasons for Divorce, Subject of the Case, Separation Decree, Regime Applicable in Divorce Cases for Foreigners
SPECIFIC GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE AND PROOF REQUIREMENTS The divorce system in Turkish family law is based on the principles of "fault" and "substitution." The legislator has defined the grounds for divorce in general terms... Read More
Divorce Process in Türkiye
Introduction Divorce is not simply a matter of two people going their separate ways; it is a serious process with financial, emotional, and legal consequences. In Türkiye, hundreds of thousands of people divorce every year... Read More
Scope and Characteristics of Family Courts
Introduction The family is the cornerstone of society. Therefore, regulating legal relations within the family concerns the peace and well-being not only of individuals but of society as a whole. In Turkish law, this sensitivity... Read More
Determining Fault in a Divorce Case
Introduction Divorce cases are regulated in Articles 161 to 166 of the Turkish Civil Code and constitute one of the most sensitive areas of family law. From the very foundation of the marriage... Read More
DIVORCE CASE: REPLY TO THE ANSWER AND PETITION WITH EVIDENCE (ADULTERY – INFIDELITY – SEVERE INCOMPATIBILITY)
DIVORCE CASE REPLY AND EVIDENCE PETITION (ADULTERY – INFIDELITY – SEVERE INCOMPATIBILITY) TO ISTANBUL ANADOLU 229TH FAMILY COURT FILE NO: (…/… E.)... Read More
DIVORCE EXPERT REPORT, WITNESS STATEMENTS, AND STATEMENT OF MERITS OF THE CASE
PETITION NO: (…) DIVORCE EXPERT REPORT, WITNESS STATEMENTS AND STATEMENT ON THE MERITS OF THE CASE TO BAKIRKÖY 70TH FAMILY COURT FILE NO: (…/… E.)... Read More
Property Regime Agreements and Problems in Practice
Introduction Marital property agreements are one of the fundamental contracts in civil law that regulate the property relations of a marriage and affect the economic lives of the spouses. These agreements... Read More
Alimony Practices and Current Debates in Divorce Cases
Introduction Divorce is a legal process that ends the shared life of individuals and has many social, economic, and psychological dimensions. In Türkiye, the most common type of divorce case is... Read More
Burden of Proof and Evidence in Compensation Cases
1. Introduction The most critical aspect of compensation claims is determining which party must prove the claims and what evidence will support them. Because in a compensation claim, it is not only the existence of damage that matters... Read More
Financial and Moral Compensation in Divorce Cases
1. Introduction Divorce is not merely a court decision that ends the marriage; it also reshapes the economic, social, and psychological lives of the spouses... Read More