Family Law Turkey — Divorce, Custody, International
Languages: Türkçe | English
We handle international divorce, child custody, and inheritance matters for Turkish and foreign clients, including Hague Convention child abduction cases and recognition of foreign judgments.
International Divorce Jurisdiction
Turkish courts exercise jurisdiction based on residence, nationality, and common habitual residence. MÖHUK governs choice-of-law for foreign-element marriages.
Child Custody and the Hague Convention
Turkey is a party to the 1980 Hague Child Abduction Convention. Return applications are processed through the Ministry of Justice Central Authority.
Recognition of Foreign Divorce Judgments
Foreign divorce decrees require recognition (tanıma) and enforcement (tenfiz) procedures under MÖHUK Articles 50 and following.
Prenuptial Agreements and Property Regimes
Turkish default regime is acquired property participation. Parties may elect separation of property or community property via notarized agreement.
Inheritance for Foreign Heirs
Turkish inheritance law applies to real property located in Turkey. Foreign heirs require certificate of inheritance (veraset ilamı) from Turkish court or notary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I divorce in Turkey if I live abroad?
Possibly, if there is jurisdictional nexus. Consular service and power of attorney allow remote representation.
How long does an uncontested divorce take?
Typically 1 to 3 months from filing to judgment with full agreement.
Is foreign prenup enforceable in Turkey?
Generally yes, subject to public policy review and compliance with Turkish form requirements.
How do I recognize my foreign divorce in Turkey?
File a recognition action (tanıma davası) in the Family Court with apostilled and translated documents.
Resmi Kaynaklar
- Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr)
- Yargıtay Karar Arama (karararama.yargitay.gov.tr)
- UYAP Vatandaş Portalı (uyap.gov.tr)
- İstanbul Barosu (istanbulbarosu.org.tr)
- T.C. Adalet Bakanlığı (adalet.gov.tr)
- Türkiye Barolar Birliği (barobirlik.org.tr)
Hazırlayan Hukuku
Av. Bilal ALYAR — İstanbul Barosu Sicil No: 54965
Marmara Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi mezunu (2015). Aile hukuku, ceza hukuku, kripto para hukuku, bilişim hukuku, şirketler hukuku ve vergi hukuku alanlarında faaliyet göstermektedir.
Bu içerik yalnızca genel bilgilendirme amaçlıdır; somut hukuki görüş ya da avukat-müvekkil ilişkisi oluşturmaz. Her dosya kendine özgü koşullar içerdiğinden, hukuki sorunlarınız için bir avukata danışmanız önerilir.