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ARTICLE · 08 SEPTEMBER 2023

Uncontested Divorce In Turkey

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Marriage is the union of individuals in accordance with the law and like marriage, divorce is a regular occasion.

TurkeyFamily and Matrimonial
Meriç Paldimoglu
Meriç Paldimoglu
Paldimoglu Law Firm
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INTRODUCTION

Marriage is the union of individuals in accordance with the law and like marriage, divorce is a regular occasion. In order to divorce in Turkey there are two types of divorce cases the parties can apply: contested divorce and uncontested divorce. In this article, we will examine what is an uncontested divorce, the conditions to divorce uncontested, how to divorce in Turkish jurisdiction, the competent court to divorce in Turkey, and frequently asked questions on the subject.

What is an uncontested divorce?

An uncontested divorce is a process that results from the joint application of the spouses to the court or one of the spouses accepting the lawsuit filed by the other. In the process of uncontested divorce in Turkey, the spouses agree on the financial consequences of divorce and the situation of the children, and they formalize this agreement with a protocol. It is assumed that the foundation of the marriage is severely undermined, that is,

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