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
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
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
The Foundation of the Marital Union is Shaken
1. Introduction: The General Cause Rule in Divorce Law The Turkish Civil Code defines the institution of marriage not only as an emotional union between two people, but also as a societal... Read More
Pursuant to Article 166/last paragraph of the Turkish Civil Code: Request for divorce due to the inability to re-establish marital life even after 3 years from the date the rejection decision became final
TO THE ANKARA DUTY FAMILY COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY PLAINTIFF: Zeynep KAYA (TC: 12345678901) – Güvenevler Mah., 1268. Sk. No:14 D:7 Çankaya/Ankara REPRESENTATIVE: Attorney Aleyna... Read More
"Request to Revert to Maiden Surname After Divorce: Petition in Light of Personality Rights and Supreme Court Decisions"
Request for Permission to Use Maiden Surname TO THE DUTY PRIMARY CIVIL COURT PLAINTIFF: … (Turkish Republic Identity No: …) – Address REPRESENTATIVE: Attorney … –... Read More
Divorce and Athletes' Assets: How Protective Are Marital Property Agreements?
INTRODUCTION Professional athletes, due to the relatively short and high-income nature of their careers, require special legal mechanisms to protect their assets. In this context, the most important... Read More
Petition for Identification and Return of Valuable Items
… TO THE FAMILY COURT Case Number: …/… REQUESTING PARTY FOR INSPECTION OF PROPERTY: Name and Surname (Turkish Republic Identity Number: …) – Address REPRESENTATIVE: Attorney…. Read More
Child Support Lawsuit Petition
TO THE DUTY FAMILY COURT PLAINTIFF: Name and Surname Address REPRESENTATIVE: Lawyer's Name and Surname Address DEFENDANT: Name and Surname Address SUBJECT: Joint children... Read More