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Family Law

Divorce, custody, alimony, and the liquidation of the matrimonial property regime.

Marrying a Turkish Citizen (2026): Documents You Need, Where to Marry, Prenup, Residence Permit and Citizenship by Marriage

How a foreigner marries a Turkish citizen in Turkey: the municipal marriage office, the certificate of capacity to marry and health report, polygamy and religious ceremonies, prenuptial agreements, family residence and citizenship after three years.

Divorce in Turkey for Foreigners (2026): Complete Legal Guide to Uncontested and Contested Divorce

Can foreigners get divorced in Turkey, and which law applies? Jurisdiction, MÖHUK Article 14, uncontested and contested divorce, the 2024 one-year rule, custody, alimony, property, documents and your residence permit.

How Is a Mortgaged Home Divided in Divorce?

Dividing a mortgaged home in divorce is not settled by the title deed alone. We explain how the participation claim is calculated, the pre-marriage/post-marriage distinction, and the relevant case law.