Consequences of Foreign Divorce Decrees in Türkiye: Recognition/Enforcement + Population Effects
Consequences of Foreign Divorce Decrees in Türkiye: Recognition/Enforcement + Population Effects The most common problem encountered in practice is this: A final divorce decree issued abroad, with its sole... 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
The Differences Between Recognition and Enforcement, and Their Practical Consequences
Introduction When discussing the legal effect of foreign court decisions in Türkiye, the most frequently encountered pair of concepts in practice is recognition and enforcement. These two institutions, in most cases... Read More
Enforcement and Executable of Foreign Court Judgments
Introduction In international disputes, parties often obtain a judgment from a foreign court regarding payments, compensation, alimony, or other obligations. However... Read More
Conditions for Recognition of Foreign Court Judgments
Introduction In international disputes, the parties often obtain a decision from a foreign court; however, whether this decision will have legal effect in Türkiye is a separate issue... Read More
Reply to the Answer and Second Reply Petitions (Code of Civil Procedure, Article 136)
Introduction In civil litigation, the statement of claim and the statement of defense are the first point of contact between the parties. However, the dispute is often not fully clarified by these two statements alone. Therefore, the parties... Read More
Response Request, Deadline, and Consequences of Non-Response
Introduction In civil proceedings, the plaintiff sets forth their claims in the lawsuit petition, while the defendant defends themselves in the response petition. This petition constitutes the right to defense and the principle of a fair trial... Read More
Disciplinary Punishment Annulment Case
Disciplinary Punishment Annulment Case: Violation of the Right to Defense and Proportionality 1) Introduction: Why are “defense” and “proportionality” central to disciplinary cases? Disciplinary sanctions are a part of public service... Read More
Demolition Order Issued for Unlicensed Business Premises
Administrative law regulates the operation of public administration within the framework of legal rules. In particular, the zoning and building inspection powers of municipalities frequently come to the attention of law firms... Read More
What is an Undercover Investigator?
1. Introduction Undercover investigators are an exceptional method used in criminal proceedings, particularly in organized crime, drug trafficking, human smuggling, and organized financial crime, to gather evidence... Read More