Family Law for Expats — 14 in-depth guides
14 guides
German-Turkish Matrimonial Property Division (2026 Legal Guide)
How German Zugewinnausgleich (§ 1363 BGB) and Turkish Edinilmiş Mallara Katılma (TMK 218) interact in cross-border divorces.
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Contested Divorce in Turkey: 2026 Foreign National Guide
Contested divorce in Turkey for foreign nationals: grounds under TMK 161-166, court procedure, timelines, custody and asset division ex
04 Jun 2026
Recognition of Foreign Divorce Decrees in Turkey 2026
Recognition of foreign divorce decrees in Turkey under MOHUK — procedure, costs, timelines, public policy and tenfiz strategy for expat
03 Jun 2026
International Child Custody in Turkey: 2026 Guide
International child custody in Turkey for foreign parents: Hague Convention returns, custody jurisdiction, enforcement and strategic 20
16 May 2026
Protection Orders in Turkey Under Law 6284 for Expats
Protection orders in Turkey under Law 6284 give foreign spouses immediate shelter from domestic violence. Guide to procedure, rights an
12 May 2026
Domestic Violence Protection Orders Turkey: Law 6284
Foreign spouses in Turkey can obtain emergency family-court protection under Law 6284. Guide to restraining orders, evidence and 2026 e
11 May 2026
Matrimonial Property Division Turkey: Foreign Spouses
Matrimonial property division in Turkey: how Turkish courts split assets in divorce for foreign spouses under TMK 218-241. Strategic 20
10 May 2026Domestic Violence Protection Orders Turkey: 2026 Guide
Domestic violence protection orders in Turkey under Law 6284 give foreign spouses immediate legal shields — restraining, eviction, cust
03 May 2026Contested Divorce in Turkey: 2026 Foreign Spouse Guide
Strategic 2026 guide to contested divorce in Turkey for foreign spouses: TMK 161-184 grounds, custody, alimony, asset division, cross-b
02 May 2026
Alimony in Turkey for Foreign Spouses: 2026 Guide
Alimony in Turkey for foreign spouses: tedbir, yoksulluk and iştirak nafakası rights, calculation and cross-border enforcement explaine
01 May 2026
Prenuptial Agreements Turkey: Foreign Spouse Guide
Prenuptial agreements in Turkey under TMK 202-241 protect foreign spouses' assets. 2026 guide on property regimes, notary process and e
26 Apr 2026
Cross-Border Child Custody in Turkey: Foreign Parents
Cross-border child custody in Turkey demands precise strategy. Learn Hague Convention rights, Turkish custody rules, and options for fo
23 Apr 2026
Matrimonial Property Division in Turkey for Foreigners
Learn how matrimonial property is divided in Turkish divorce. Essential guide for foreign nationals on TMK property regimes and asset p
17 Apr 2026Alimony Rights in Turkey for Foreign Nationals
Understand alimony types, calculation methods, and cross-border enforcement in Turkish divorce. Expert guidance for expats and foreign
12 Apr 2026
Divorce in Turkey for Expats: Custody & Prenups Guide
Expert guide to divorce in Turkey for expats — mixed-nationality custody, prenuptial agreements, jurisdiction rules, and strategic lega
05 Apr 2026Tell us what you are facing
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