We provide comprehensive legal services in Turkish Family Law, with a particular focus on matters that have an international or cross-border dimension.
We assist individuals and families in navigating complex legal processes involving both the legal system of Türkiye and that of the United Kingdom, ensuring that all procedures are managed in compliance with Turkish and international law.
Divorce Proceedings in Türkiye and Abroad
We represent clients in contested and uncontested divorce proceedings before the courts of Türkiye and advise Turkish citizens who have obtained or are seeking to obtain a divorce in the United Kingdom.
Our services include:
- Assessing jurisdiction under Turkish and UK law;
- Advising on the legal grounds and procedures for divorce;
- Coordinating UK divorce proceedings through our solicitor partners;
- Managing post-divorce recognition procedures in Türkiye.
Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Divorce Decrees (Tanıma ve Tenfiz)
We assist clients in the recognition and enforcement of UK court decisions relating to divorce, child custody, and maintenance orders in Türkiye.
Our services include:
- Obtaining legalisation (apostille) and certified Turkish translations of foreign judgments;
- Preparing and filing recognition and enforcement applications before Turkish courts;
- Registering recognised judgments with Turkish civil registry offices (Nüfus Müdürlüğü).
Child Custody and Parental Rights
We advise parents on matters concerning custody (velayet), visitation rights, and child support under Turkish family law. In cross-border cases, we ensure compliance with the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and other relevant international instruments.
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
We draft and review marital property agreements (mal rejimi sözleşmeleri) and advise clients on their enforceability under Turkish law. These agreements are designed to protect our clients’ financial interests and to establish clear terms regarding property division in the event of divorce.
Inheritance and Family Property Matters
We provide legal advice on inheritance rights and succession under Turkish Civil Law, including cross-border estates and the recognition of wills executed outside Türkiye. Our services include estate planning, representation in inheritance disputes, and coordination of property transfer procedures within Türkiye.
Our Approach
We adopt a comprehensive, analytical, and client-focused approach in all family law matters. Each case is evaluated carefully in light of Turkish legal requirements, private international law rules, and international treaties to ensure an effective and practical resolution.
Our firm works closely with a network of solicitors, notaries, and legal professionals both in the United Kingdom and in Türkiye to manage documentation, filings, and representation efficiently across jurisdictions.