Divorce Lawyer
As a divorce lawyer in Istanbul, Turkey, Keskiner Law Firm specializes in handling legal issues related to the dissolution of marriage. Keskiner’s primary role is to help clients navigate the legal process of divorce, ensuring that their rights are protected and that the divorce is finalized in accordance with the law.
The Conflicts of Divorce Law
Keskiner Law Firm in Istanbul, Turkey, specializes in handling complex divorce matters, offering expert legal services through our experienced divorce law attorneys. It assists clients with both contested and uncontested divorce cases, including issues related to equitable distribution, child custody, spousal support, and other divorce-related conflicts.
Divorce Law Solutions
Grounds for Divorce and the Divorce Process
Under the Turkish Civil Code, a divorce lawsuit can be filed when one spouse commits adultery, attempts to take the life of the other spouse, engages in ill-treatment, or lives dishonorably. Other grounds include leaving the marital home without justification or having a mental illness. In cases of irreparable breakdown of the marriage, either spouse may initiate a divorce. An uncontested divorce can be filed when both parties agree on the terms. If the aforementioned grounds exist, a separation may also be requested instead of divorce.
During the divorce process, the family court takes temporary measures to address issues such as shelter, financial support, child custody, and protection, including the imposition of temporary alimony and division of assets until the case is resolved.
Annulment of Marriage and Its Consequences
If the grounds for divorce are proven, the family court will annul the marriage. The wife, following divorce, may revert to her maiden name, but if she has a financial advantage in retaining her ex-husband’s surname, she may continue using it upon request. The spouse who faces financial hardship due to the divorce may request permanent alimony based on the other party’s financial situation. Alimony may be requested both during and after the divorce proceedings.
In cases where one spouse’s actions cause harm to the other, compensation for both current and future damages may be claimed. The party whose personal rights have been violated may seek non-pecuniary damages in addition to any pecuniary losses.
Division of Matrimonial Property and Child Custody
The division of matrimonial property can be pursued either during the divorce proceedings or after the annulment of the marriage. Turkish law recognizes four property regimes: participation in acquired property, separation of estates, shared separation of estates, and tenancy by the entirety. In the absence of a pre-agreed property division contract, the default regime of participation in acquired property applies. Under this regime, both spouses are entitled to half of the property acquired during the marriage, including income from work, personal property income, and compensation due to work incapacity.
Alimony, compensation, and other claims for damages may also be pursued during these proceedings. In terms of child custody, the court will consider the child’s best interests when determining which parent can provide the most favorable financial and emotional environment for the child’s development. The non-custodial parent’s right to maintain a personal relationship with the child, along with their contribution to child care and education costs, will also be addressed.
Our Divorce Law Services
Keskiner Law Firm offers comprehensive legal services for divorce cases within Istanbul. Our team of expert divorce lawyers provides the following services:
- Filing uncontested divorce suits and preparing agreements between spouses
- Representing clients in divorce suits based on justifiable reasons, such as marital breakdown, domestic violence, infidelity, abandonment, etc.
- Division of joint property acquired during the marriage in accordance with the applicable property regime
- Legal services for child custody, protective measures against domestic violence, and financial compensation (both pecuniary and non-pecuniary)
- Recognition and enforcement of marriage contracts or divorce rulings
For assistance with divorce matters, you can reach Keskiner Law Firm and our dedicated divorce law team in Istanbul, Turkey via email at [email protected] or through our contact page.