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Uncontested Divorce Protocol and Procedure Turkey 2026

Uncontested Divorce in Turkey 2026: Fast-Track Guide

How to divorce in Turkey in 1 week? Uncontested (Contractual) Divorce conditions, protocol preparation, and 2026 court procedures for foreigners.

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The 3 Types of Alimony in Turkey: Poverty, Child, and Temporary

Who is eligible for alimony? Differences between Temporary (Tedbir), Poverty (Yoksulluk), and Child Support (İştirak) Alimony explained.

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Balanced scales with family figures

Joint Custody (Ortak Velayet) and Changing Custody

Is Joint Custody legal in Turkey? Recent protocol changes. How to change custody if the custodial parent abuses the child or prevents visitation?

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Contested Divorce Lawsuit Evidence and Procedure Turkey 2026

Contested Divorce in Turkey 2026: The Ultimate Litigation Guide

Filing for divorce in Turkey without agreement? Grounds for Contested Divorce, using WhatsApp messages as evidence, and 2026 legal costs.

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Alimony Collection, Increase, and Cancellation Lawsuits Turkey

Alimony Collection, Increase, and Cancellation Lawsuits

What to do if your ex refuses to pay alimony? How to file a lawsuit to increase alimony due to inflation? Reasons for cutting alimony.

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Family Law Guide: Marriage, Divorce, and Child Rights Turkey

Family Law Guide: Marriage, Divorce, and Child Rights

What does family law cover? Basic principles in divorce, alimony, custody, and property division cases. Engagement process.

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Family Residence Annotation: Can Your Spouse Sell The House? Turkey

Family Residence Annotation: Can Your Spouse Sell The House?

How to prevent your spouse from selling or mortgaging the house without your knowledge? Putting family residence annotation on title deed.

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Law No. 6284: Protection of Family and Prevention of Violence Turkey

Law No. 6284: Protection of Family and Prevention of Violence

Everything about Turkey's landmark Law No. 6284. Who is protected? Does it apply only to married women? The principle of 'No Proof Required'.

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The Paternity Lawsuit (Babalık Davası): DNA Testing & Forced Lineage Turkey

The Paternity Lawsuit (Babalık Davası): DNA Testing &...

What if the biological father refuses to accept the child? Filing a Paternity Lawsuit. Mandatory DNA testing and 1-Year Statute of Limitations.

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Contribution & Value Increase Share Receivables (Değer Artış Payı) Turkey

Contribution & Value Increase Share Receivables (Değer Artış...

Advanced property division: What if you sold your bachelor apartment to buy the family house? Value Increase Share and Contribution Receivables.

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How to Obtain a Restraining Order (Uzaklaştırma Kararı) Turkey

How to Obtain a Restraining Order (Uzaklaştırma Kararı)

Step-by-step guide to getting a protection order in Turkey. Police Station, KADES App, or Family Court? What happens if the aggressor violates the order?

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Uncontested Divorce in Turkey (Anlaşmalı Boşanma) Guide

The fastest way to divorce in Turkey. Conditions for Uncontested Divorce (Anlaşmalı Boşanma). The 1-Year Rule and hearing procedure.

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Recovering Wedding Jewelry: The Ziynet Lawsuit (Proof & Return) Turkey

Recovering Wedding Jewelry: The Ziynet Lawsuit (Proof & Return)

What if your husband sold your wedding gold? How to prove jewelry existence with wedding videos. The 'Return in Kind or Cash' lawsuit.

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