Family cases with a foreign element raise questions ordinary divorce files never face: which country’s courts have jurisdiction, which law applies, and how a decision will be recognized abroad. We handle contested and uncontested divorces, custody and relocation disputes, and the recognition and enforcement of foreign family judgments in Türkiye.
We approach these files with care as well as strategy — the outcome shapes families, not just case numbers.
How We Help
Services we provide
Divorce proceedings
Contested and agreed divorces before Turkish family courts, with foreign-element strategy.
Custody & visitation
Custody, relocation and international child abduction (Hague Convention) matters.
Alimony & compensation
Maintenance, alimony and material/moral compensation claims.
Property division
Liquidation of matrimonial property regimes, including foreign assets.
Recognition & enforcement
Recognition of foreign divorce and custody judgments in Türkiye.
Prenuptial agreements
Matrimonial property agreements for international couples.
Questions
Family Law & Divorce — frequently asked
We married abroad. Can we divorce in Türkiye?
If at least one spouse is habitually resident in Türkiye — or in several other jurisdictional scenarios — Turkish courts can hear the divorce. We assess jurisdiction and the applicable law in the first consultation.
Will my foreign divorce be valid in Türkiye?
Foreign divorce judgments generally require recognition (and sometimes enforcement) by a Turkish court or registration through the civil registry route. Until then, you may still appear as married in Turkish records.
How long does a divorce take?
An agreed divorce with a properly drafted protocol can conclude in a single hearing. Contested divorces vary widely; we give a realistic estimate after reviewing your situation.
