Family Law

How to File for Divorce in Türkiye? Step by Step

Types of Divorce

Under the Turkish Civil Code, a divorce case may be filed as uncontested or contested. For an uncontested divorce, the marriage must have lasted at least one year and the parties must agree on all consequences.

Competent Court

Family Courts hear divorce cases. The competent court is that of the residence of either spouse or of the place where the spouses lived together for the last six months.

This article is for general information only; please consult a lawyer for your specific case.

This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a lawyer for your specific case.