A marriage contract is a legal document made between couples who
wish to establish a marriage or those already married, which
includes property arrangements. This contract allows couples to
determine their financial rights and obligations during or after
the marriage, helping protect their financial rights. So, what is a
marriage contract, how is it made, and why is it important?
Here's everything you need to know about marriage
contracts:
What is a Marriage Contract?
A marriage contract is an agreement made by couples before or
during marriage to regulate their property relations. This contract
determines how property will be divided during the marriage or in
the event of a divorce. According to the Turkish Civil Code,
married couples are automatically subject to the legal property
regime called “acquisitive property participation
regime.” However, couples can choose a different property
regime by creating a marriage contract instead of accepting this
legal