Expert Legal Guidance for Divorce, Child Custody, Marriage, and Family Disputes in Turkey
Navigating Turkish Family Law
Family law matters often involve high emotional stakes and complex legal considerations, especially for international families, expatriates, and foreign nationals with legal ties to Turkey. Whether you are dealing with divorce, child custody, financial settlements, or international family disputes, understanding Turkish family law is essential to protect your rights and secure the best outcome for you and your family.
At Sahin Legal Consultancy, we provide specialist legal services for divorce, parental rights, property division, prenuptial agreements, and family dispute resolution in Turkey. As a licensed Turkish lawyer, I assist clients in navigating Turkish family courts, mediation processes, and cross-border legal issues involving international families.
Who We Assist
✔ Foreign Nationals Married to Turkish Citizens – Advising on divorce, property division, and parental rights.
✔ Expatriates & Dual Nationals – Handling cross-border family disputes and international custody cases.
✔ Couples Seeking Marriage in Turkey – Assisting with legal marriage procedures, prenuptial agreements, and property rights.
✔ Parents Seeking Child Custody & Support – Protecting parental rights and securing fair custody arrangements.
✔ Victims of Domestic Violence – Providing legal protection, restraining orders, and emergency legal assistance.
🔹 Turkish Family Law Services Provided by Sahin Legal Consultancy
As a licensed Turkish lawyer, I provide comprehensive legal support for family law matters, ensuring that my clients receive strategic legal solutions and compassionate representation in divorce cases, child custody disputes, financial settlements, and international family law matters.
1️⃣ Divorce & Legal Separation in Turkey
✔ Advising on contested and uncontested divorces under Turkish Civil Law.
✔ Drafting and filing divorce petitions, financial claims, and separation agreements.
✔ Representing clients in spousal maintenance and asset division proceedings.
✔ Handling foreign divorces and their recognition in Turkish courts.
📌 Example:
A British national married to a Turkish citizen in Istanbul seeks a divorce. I guide them through property division, alimony negotiations, and custody matters.
2️⃣ Child Custody, Support & Parental Rights
✔ Advising on custody rights for Turkish and foreign parents under Turkish law.
✔ Representing clients in child support claims, visitation rights, and relocation disputes.
✔ Assisting in parental abduction cases and international child custody disputes.
✔ Ensuring compliance with The Hague Convention on International Child Abduction.
📌 Example:
A foreign mother wants to relocate her child to the UK after divorcing a Turkish citizen. I assist in negotiating custody and ensuring parental rights compliance.
3️⃣ Division of Marital Assets & Financial Settlements
✔ Ensuring fair division of property, bank accounts, and business assets.
✔ Advising on jointly owned real estate, investments, and inheritance rights.
✔ Structuring divorce settlements that protect financial stability.
✔ Handling cross-border asset division for international couples.
📌 Example:
A Turkish-British couple owns property in Turkey and the UK. I ensure a fair asset distribution in accordance with Turkish and international family law.
4️⃣ Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
✔ Drafting prenuptial agreements to protect financial and business interests.
✔ Structuring agreements for asset protection in case of divorce or separation.
✔ Advising on post-marriage property arrangements and inheritance rights.
📌 Example:
A high-net-worth individual from London marries a Turkish spouse and seeks a prenuptial agreement to protect overseas assets. I draft a legally enforceable contract.
5️⃣ Domestic Violence Protection & Restraining Orders
✔ Assisting victims in securing restraining orders (koruma kararı) against abusive spouses.
✔ Representing clients in court cases involving domestic violence and abuse.
✔ Advising on legal protections available under Turkish family law.
📌 Example:
A foreign spouse in Turkey faces domestic violence and needs urgent legal protection. I assist in filing a restraining order and initiating legal proceedings.
6️⃣ International Family Law & Cross-Border Disputes
✔ Advising on dual citizenship and its impact on family law matters.
✔ Handling international child abduction, parental relocation, and cross-border custody disputes.
✔ Assisting with recognition of foreign marriage and divorce certificates in Turkey.
📌 Example:
A couple divorces in the UK, but the Turkish spouse refuses to recognize the UK divorce decree. I assist in registering and enforcing the divorce in Turkey.
🔹 Expanding Legal Support Through Law Firm Collaboration (Reserved Legal Services)
While I provide comprehensive legal advisory, family mediation, and dispute resolution services, certain legal actions require an SRA-regulated solicitor. Through collaboration with a UK law firm, we offer full legal support in:
1️⃣ International Divorce & Recognition of Foreign Judgments (Reserved Legal Service)
✔ Handling recognition and enforcement of UK divorce decrees in Turkish courts.
✔ Assisting Turkish nationals in seeking divorce settlements in UK courts.
✔ Managing cross-border divorce litigation and financial settlement enforcement.
📌 Example:
A UK citizen divorces their Turkish spouse in London but needs the divorce recognized in Turkey. The law firm secures official recognition under Turkish law.
2️⃣ International Child Custody & Abduction Cases (Reserved Legal Service)
✔ Representing parents in child abduction cases under The Hague Convention.
✔ Handling legal actions for child return orders and custody disputes in foreign courts.
✔ Negotiating international parenting plans and visitation rights.
📌 Example:
A Turkish father moves his child to Turkey without the mother’s consent. The law firm files a Hague Convention request for the child’s return.
3️⃣ Financial Settlements & Asset Division in High-Value Divorces (Reserved Legal Service)
✔ Managing complex international divorce settlements involving significant assets.
✔ Advising on division of overseas property, business shares, and family wealth.
✔ Representing clients in court cases involving hidden assets and offshore holdings.
📌 Example:
A wealthy Turkish-British couple divorces, leading to a dispute over £5M worth of global assets. The law firm represents the client in financial negotiations and settlement hearings.
Why Choose Sahin Legal Consultancy for Turkish Family Law Matters?
✔ Licensed Turkish Lawyer with International Family Law Expertise – Providing legal guidance for UK and global clients dealing with family law matters in Turkey.
✔ Specialist in Divorce, Custody & Property Settlements – Ensuring fair legal outcomes in family disputes and cross-border cases.
✔ Strategic Legal Support for International Families & Expatriates – Offering tailored solutions for mixed-nationality marriages and foreign residents in Turkey.
✔ Comprehensive Family Dispute Resolution & Mediation – Assisting clients in avoiding court battles through effective negotiation and alternative dispute resolution.
✔ Collaboration with UK Law Firms for International Cases – Ensuring seamless legal representation in cross-border divorce and child custody matters.
📩 Need legal assistance with divorce, child custody, or family law matters in Turkey? Contact Sahin Legal Consultancy today for expert Turkish family law services
