Is divorce allowed in Turkey?
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Is divorce allowed in Turkey?
Article 165 of the Turkish Civil Law defines irretrievable breakdown of marriage as a general legal ground for divorce. If the marriage has broken down in an irretrievable way so that the spouses cannot be expected to continue their marriage, any of them will be entitled to file a lawsuit for divorce.
How do I divorce a Turkish national?
In order to start the divorce proceedings in Turkey, the marriage must be registered with the local Vital Statistics Office. If a foreign citizen followed the registration procedure in order to obtain the divorce he or she has to go to a civil court from where he or she will receive a court divorce decree.4 days ago
How much does a divorce cost in Turkey?
Accordingly, we can say with 3 months, spouses can divorce. Court fees for this procedure is approximately 200 USD. And also if one of spouse or spouses are foreigner, translation expenses for protocol will be another expense. Certified translator’s hearing participation is approximately 100 USD.
Is a mediator better than a lawyer?
A lawyer can only represent one party and their job is to advocate or “fight” for their one client. A mediator is a neutral third party and doesn’t take sides – in divorce mediation, they help both spouses reach an agreement best for them and their children.
