Family and Divorce Law
Divorce, parental arrangements, maintenance and property division are considered alongside personal circumstances and available documents. Possible next steps depend on the nature of the matter and the needs of those involved.
What does this cover?
Divorce, custody, contact arrangements, maintenance and matrimonial property each require a separate assessment. Children’s needs, financial circumstances and existing arrangements are considered together.
- Divorce proceedings
- Parental arrangements
- Maintenance and property division
How do we approach the matter?
We clarify the relationship history and the parties’ expectations, then review potential agreement, disputed requests and evidence to identify the available procedure.
What to prepare before your appointment
- Chronology of events
- Existing orders and agreements
- Relevant financial records
Before your appointment, prepare a short chronology, available documents and the support you need. Do not send identity numbers, health information or sensitive case documents through the website.
Frequently asked questions
01Are divorce and property division the same issue?
No. Ending a marriage and settling the matrimonial property regime involve different claims. Acquisition dates, funding and each party’s requests need separate review.
02What information matters when considering custody?
The child’s age, needs, everyday life and care arrangements are considered together. The parties’ requests alone do not determine an outcome. Existing arrangements and the circumstances require a case-specific review.
03Which documents should I prepare for the initial review?
Chronology of events; Existing orders and agreements; Relevant financial records. Organise these alongside a chronology. Agree how to share sensitive documents before the meeting.
04How are the next steps determined?
We clarify the relationship history and the parties’ expectations, then review potential agreement, disputed requests and evidence to identify the available procedure.
05Is a home or vehicle bought during marriage always divided equally on divorce?
No. The applicable matrimonial property regime, acquisition date, source of funds, debts and each spouse’s contributions matter. Registration in one spouse’s name alone does not determine the outcome. The claim must be assessed against the records.
06Is inherited property included in the division of assets on divorce?
Property acquired by inheritance is generally personal property under the participation in acquired property regime. Income from it, spending on it or the other spouse’s contribution may give rise to separate claims. Inheritance, title, payment and improvement records should be reviewed together.
Relevant legislation and official sources
This content concerns legal matters in Türkiye. Foreign law and cross-border transactions require separate assessment.
Content is for general information and is not personal legal advice. Contact alone does not establish a lawyer-client relationship.