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Last legal review: 11 October 2026

Overview

Family Law

Family law disputes are as emotional as they are legal. Decisions on divorce, custody of children, alimony and the division of property affect your life for many years. That is why we listen first in every case, and then draw up a roadmap that takes into account the best interests of the children and your long-term interests.

For clients living abroad, we also handle the recognition and enforcement in Türkiye of divorce judgments issued by foreign courts and the updating of civil registry records. All meetings and documents are kept confidential under professional secrecy.

Scope of Services

  • Uncontested divorce

    Drafting the divorce settlement and following up on completing the process in a single hearing.

  • Contested divorce

    Representation in divorce cases involving fault, compensation and ancillary claims.

  • Custody and contact

    Determining or modifying custody and arranging personal contact with the child.

  • Alimony

    Claims for interim, child and post-divorce maintenance, and their increase or termination.

  • Division of marital property

    Division of assets acquired during the marriage and contribution claims.

  • Recognition and enforcement

    Recognition of foreign divorce judgments in Türkiye and registration in the civil registry.

  • Protective orders

    Applications for protective and preventive measures under Law No. 6284.

How the Process Works

  1. 01

    Confidential first meeting

    We listen to your situation, priorities and any concerns regarding your children.

  2. 02

    Roadmap

    The contested or uncontested route, the claims and the likely timeline are assessed together.

  3. 03

    Litigation and negotiation

    Where needed, we negotiate with the other side and conduct the proceedings at every stage.

  4. 04

    Implementation

    We follow up on the registration and implementation of the final judgment.

Helpful Documents to Prepare

Use this list to prepare for our first meeting. We can meet even if you do not have every document yet.

Relevant Legislation

  • Turkish Civil Code No. 4721
  • Code on Private International Law and International Civil Procedure No. 5718
  • Law No. 6284 on the Protection of the Family and Prevention of Violence Against Women

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my divorce judgment from Germany valid in Türkiye?
A divorce judgment issued by a foreign court is not entered in the Turkish civil registry until it is recognized in Türkiye, so you may still appear as married there. The judgment can be recognized through a recognition or enforcement action before a Turkish court or, where the conditions are met, administratively through the civil registry office. These steps can usually be handled with a power of attorney, without you traveling to Türkiye.
What are the requirements for an uncontested divorce?
For an uncontested divorce, the marriage must have lasted at least one year, the spouses must apply jointly or one must accept the other's petition, and the judge must hear both parties in person. The judge must also approve the settlement covering custody, alimony and division of property.
What is considered when deciding on custody?
In custody matters, the court always focuses on the best interests of the child. Factors such as the child's age, educational and health needs, the parents' living conditions and the views of a sufficiently mature child are taken into account. A custody decision can be reviewed if circumstances change.

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