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Wanting a divorce when your financial means are limited is an understandable situation, including for housewives and others without an income of their own. In Turkey, people whose economic situation is inadequate can benefit from legal aid. This article explains how to file for divorce with limited funds, what you should know beforehand and related […]

A divorce case for infidelity, known in law as divorce on the ground of adultery, is the most serious of the special grounds for divorce in the Turkish Civil Code (Article 161). Adultery is defined as one spouse having a sexual relationship with another person while the marriage continues. In the law it is treated

Foreigners in Turkey may be deported in the cases listed by law. Deportation (colloquially “deport”) is carried out under the provisions of Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection. The relevant provisions of the old Law No. 5683 on Residence and Travel of Foreigners and Law No. 5682 on Passports were repealed by this

A party receiving alimony may file an alimony increase lawsuit for justified reasons such as changing economic conditions, loss in the value of money, an improvement in the payer’s income or a rise in their own expenses. This article explains the legal basis of an alimony increase, the criteria courts look at and the process

In divorce cases, custody of the children depends on the grounds for divorce, the children’s age and needs, and the court’s assessment. Because every divorce has its own circumstances, there is no fixed rule, and each case is examined individually. There are, however, important factors and legal principles that apply in general. The Guiding Principle:

Marriage is a legal and emotional bond between spouses. In some cases that union can no longer be sustained and divorce becomes unavoidable. Filing a divorce case is the first step of the legal process. In Turkey the divorce process is conducted under the provisions of the Civil Code and follows specific steps. In this

Changing economic conditions and a more active real estate market have sharply increased disputes between landlords and tenants. Two of the most common are the determination of rent and the vacating of the leased property. Regulated under the Turkish Code of Obligations (TBK, Law No. 6098), the eviction lawsuit protects the rights of both parties

One of the notable developments in labor law concerns the Constitutional Court’s case law on the right to a fair trial and its effect on employees’ compensation claims. This approach matters especially for dismissals, severance pay, notice pay and reinstatement cases, and it gives employees a strong point of reference. Below we summarize the principle,

As the gap between rents and market reality widens, both landlords and tenants look for legal remedies. Especially in long-term leases where the originally agreed rent has fallen well below market level, the most common remedy is the rent determination lawsuit. So when can a rent determination lawsuit be filed? Here is a guide to

Life does not always go as planned, and sometimes the hardest decision becomes the right one. When you reach the point of ending a marriage, the thought that dominates is often: “I want a divorce right now.” But the legal system does not always move as fast as our feelings. Under the Turkish Civil Code,