Custody, Scope of Custody, and the Legal Nature of the Custody Process
The Scope of Custody: In legal literature, custody refers to the rights of a minor child over their person and property; it is both a "right" and an "obligation"... Read More
Adoption, Adoption Requirements and Process
Adoption: General Conditions, Legal Framework and Basic Principles. Adoption is more than just a legal institution; it's about a child finding a family environment... Read More
Liquidation of the Marital Property Regime and Participation Claim
LIQUIDATION OF PROPERTY REGIME AND PARTICIPATION CLAIM After the divorce decree becomes final, the marital union between the parties ends, but the "economic partnership" undergoes a liquidation process... Read More
The Connection Between Contracts for Work (TBK) in Aesthetic Surgery: Commitment to Result, Defective Performance, Informed Consent, and Compensation
Contract for Services in Cosmetic Surgery: What Does the Promise of "Beautification" Mean Legally? The most critical question in cosmetic surgery disputes is: Is the doctor-patient relationship a "mandate" or...?. Read More
Marriage between a Turkish citizen and a foreign national in Türkiye
In Türkiye, marriage between a Turkish citizen and a foreign national is subject to the conditions that the "official marriage" ceremony is performed before an authorized authority and that there are no impediments to marriage. In practice... Read More
What is Renunciation of Inheritance (Rejection of Inheritance)?
1) What is Renunciation of Inheritance? Renunciation of inheritance is when an heir refuses to accept the inheritance that passes to them upon the death of the testator, thereby relinquishing the rights and entitlements arising from their status as an heir... Read More
Reduction of Shares Lawsuit (Protection of Reserved Share)
1) What is a reduction lawsuit? What is its purpose? A reduction lawsuit is a lawsuit aimed at reducing the shares of heirs entitled to a reserved share (e.g., descendants/children, surviving spouse, and in some cases, parents) of the deceased... 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
Jurisdiction of Turkish Courts in Family Law Cases Involving Foreign Elements
Introduction Family law disputes are cases that directly affect an individual's personal status, family life, and the future of children. When the element of foreignness is added to these cases, the dispute becomes not only... Read More
Objection on the grounds of violation of public order
Introduction In private international law, public order (ordre public) is a safety valve of last resort. The application of foreign law or the recognition/enforcement of a foreign court decision,... Read More