{"id":1828,"date":"2022-07-24T14:11:20","date_gmt":"2022-07-24T14:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/?page_id=1828"},"modified":"2026-04-16T09:22:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T09:22:31","slug":"alimony-in-turkey","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Alimony in Turkey and Divorce Compensation in Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/divorce-alimony-in-turkey-800x400.jpg\" 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class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_275474cc has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#WHAT_IS_ALIMONY_IN_TURKEY\" >WHAT IS ALIMONY IN TURKEY?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#WHAT_ARE_THE_TYPES_OF_ALIMONY_IN_TURKEY\" >WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF ALIMONY IN TURKEY?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#1-_What_Is_Temporary_Alimony_in_Turkey\" >1- What Is Temporary Alimony in Turkey?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#2-_What_Is_Spousel_Support_in_Turkey\" >2- What Is Spousel Support in Turkey?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#3-_What_Is_Child_Support_in_Turkey\" >3- What Is Child Support in Turkey?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#4-_What_Is_Assistance_Alimony_in_Turkey\" >4- What Is Assistance Alimony in Turkey?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#ALIMONY_CLAIMS_IN_DIVORCE_CASES_IN_TURKEY\" >ALIMONY CLAIMS IN DIVORCE CASES IN TURKEY<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#Alimony_Claims_in_Uncontested_Divorce_Cases_in_Turkey\" >Alimony Claims in Uncontested Divorce Cases in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#Alimony_Claims_in_Contested_Divorce_Cases_in_Turkey\" >Alimony Claims in Contested Divorce Cases in Turkey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#WHAT_ARE_THE_CONDITIONS_FOR_ALIMONY_IN_TURKEY\" >WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS FOR ALIMONY IN TURKEY?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#Conditions_for_Temporary_Alimony_in_Turkey\" >Conditions for Temporary Alimony in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#Conditions_for_Spousel_Support_in_Turkey\" >Conditions for Spousel Support in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#Conditions_for_Child_Support_in_Turkey\" >Conditions for Child Support in Turkey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#WHAT_IS_AN_ALIMONY_LAWSUIT_IN_TURKEY\" >WHAT IS AN ALIMONY LAWSUIT IN TURKEY?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#1_General_Framework_of_an_Alimony_Lawsuit_in_Turkey\" >1. General Framework of an Alimony Lawsuit in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#2_Parties_to_a_Alimony_Lawsuit_in_Turkey\" >2. Parties to a Alimony Lawsuit in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#3_Burden_of_Proof_and_Evidence_in_Alimony_Lawsuits_in_Turkey\" >3. Burden of Proof and Evidence in Alimony Lawsuits in Turkey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#Proof_in_Spousal_Maintenance_Claims_in_Turkey\" >Proof in Spousal Maintenance Claims in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#Proof_in_Child_Support_Claims_in_Turkey\" >Proof in Child Support Claims in Turkey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#4_Statute_of_Limitations_and_Time_Bars_in_Alimony_in_Turkey\" >4. Statute of Limitations and Time Bars in Alimony in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#5_Competent_and_Authorized_Court_in_Alimony_Lawsuits_in_Turkey\" >5. Competent and Authorized Court in Alimony Lawsuits in Turkey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#HOW_MUCH_IS_ALIMONY_IN_TURKEY\" >HOW MUCH IS ALIMONY IN TURKEY?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#What_Factors_Are_Considered_When_Determining_the_Amount_of_Alimony_in_Turkey\" >What Factors Are Considered When Determining the Amount of Alimony in Turkey?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#What_Evidence_Does_the_Judge_Examine_When_Determining_the_Amount_of_Alimony_in_Turkey\" >What Evidence Does the Judge Examine When Determining the Amount of Alimony in Turkey?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#1_Documents_Showing_the_Financial_Situation_of_the_Parties\" >1. Documents Showing the Financial Situation of the Parties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#2_Evidence_Relating_to_Assets\" >2. Evidence Relating to Assets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#3_Documents_Showing_the_Childrens_Expenses\" >3. Documents Showing the Children\u2019s Expenses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#4_Investigations_Regarding_the_Social_and_Economic_Conditions_of_the_Parties\" >4. Investigations Regarding the Social and Economic Conditions of the Parties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#5_Additional_Evidence_Showing_Living_Standards_and_Spending_Capacity\" >5. Additional Evidence Showing Living Standards and Spending Capacity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#6_Evidence_Relating_to_Fault_For_Poverty_Alimony\" >6. Evidence Relating to Fault (For Poverty Alimony)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#What_Is_the_Duration_of_Alimony_in_Turkey\" >What Is the Duration of Alimony in Turkey?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#1_Duration_of_Spousel_Support_in_Turkey\" >1. Duration of Spousel Support in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#2_Duration_of_Child_Support_in_Turkey\" >2. Duration of Child Support in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#3_Duration_of_Temporary_Alimony_Precautionary_Alimony_in_Turkey\" >3. Duration of Temporary Alimony (Precautionary Alimony) in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#4_Duration_of_Assistance_Alimony_in_Turkey_Kinship_Alimony_Not_Between_Spouses\" >4. Duration of Assistance Alimony in Turkey (Kinship Alimony, Not Between Spouses)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#WHAT_DOES_A_JUDGE_CONSIDER_WHEN_DETERMINING_ALIMONY_IN_TURKEY\" >WHAT DOES A JUDGE CONSIDER WHEN DETERMINING ALIMONY IN TURKEY?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#1_What_Criteria_Does_the_Judge_Consider_for_Temprorary_Alimony_in_Turkey\" >1. What Criteria Does the Judge Consider for Temprorary Alimony in Turkey?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#2_What_Criteria_Does_the_Judge_Consider_for_Spousel_Support_in_Turkey\" >2. What Criteria Does the Judge Consider for Spousel Support in Turkey?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#3_What_Criteria_Does_the_Judge_Consider_for_Child_Support_in_Turkey\" >3. What Criteria Does the Judge Consider for Child Support in Turkey?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#HOW_MUCH_OF_A_SALARY_IS_PAID_AS_ALIMONY_IN_TURKEY\" >HOW MUCH OF A SALARY IS PAID AS ALIMONY IN TURKEY?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#1_Determination_of_Spousel_Support_Amount_in_Turkey\" >1. Determination of Spousel Support Amount in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#2_Determination_of_Child_Support_Amount_in_Turkey\" >2. Determination of Child Support Amount in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#3_Income_and_Economic_Factors_Considered_by_the_Judge_in_Turkey\" >3. Income and Economic Factors Considered by the Judge in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#4_What_Percentage_of_Salary_Is_Alimony_in_Turkey\" >4. What Percentage of Salary Is Alimony in Turkey?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#ENFORCEMENT_OF_ALIMONY_DECISIONS_AND_THE_OBJECTION_PROCESS_IN_TURKEY\" >ENFORCEMENT OF ALIMONY DECISIONS AND THE OBJECTION PROCESS IN TURKEY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#WHAT_IS_INDEFINITE_ALIMONY_IN_TURKEY\" >WHAT IS INDEFINITE ALIMONY IN TURKEY?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#1_One_of_the_Parties_Must_File_a_Request\" >1. One of the Parties Must File a Request<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#2_The_Requesting_Spouse_Must_Not_Be_More_at_Fault\" >2. The Requesting Spouse Must Not Be More at Fault<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#3_The_Requesting_Spouse_Must_Fall_into_Poverty\" >3. The Requesting Spouse Must Fall into Poverty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#4_The_Alimony_Must_Be_Proportionate_to_the_Paying_Spouses_Financial_Capacity\" >4. The Alimony Must Be Proportionate to the Paying Spouse\u2019s Financial Capacity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#5_Legal_Background_of_Indefinite_Alimony_in_Turkey\" >5. Legal Background of Indefinite Alimony in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#6_International_Perspective\" >6. International Perspective<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#IS_IT_POSSIBLE_TO_GET_A_DIVORCE_WITHOUT_ALIMONY_IN_TURKEY\" >IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET A DIVORCE WITHOUT ALIMONY IN TURKEY?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#HOW_IS_THE_ALIMONY_INCREASE_RATE_CALCULATED_FOR_2026_IN_TURKEY\" >HOW IS THE ALIMONY INCREASE RATE CALCULATED FOR 2026 IN TURKEY?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#What_Are_The_Justified_Grounds_For_Filing_An_Alimony_Increase_Lawsuit_In_Turkey\" >What Are The Justified Grounds For Filing An Alimony Increase Lawsuit In Turkey?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#Calculation_of_the_Alimony_Increase_Amount_in_Turkey\" >Calculation of the Alimony Increase Amount in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#CPI_Rate_for_Alimony_Increase_in_Turkey_in_2026\" >CPI Rate for Alimony Increase in Turkey in 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#HOW_ARE_FINANCIAL_AND_MORAL_COMPENSATION_CLAIMS_REQUESTED_IN_DIVORCE_CASES_IN_TURKEY\" >HOW ARE FINANCIAL AND MORAL COMPENSATION CLAIMS REQUESTED IN DIVORCE CASES IN TURKEY?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#Divorce_Compensation_in_the_Event_of_an_Uncontested_Divorce_in_Turkey\" >Divorce Compensation in the Event of an Uncontested Divorce in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#Divorce_Compensation_in_the_Event_of_a_Contested_Divorce_in_Turkey\" >Divorce Compensation in the Event of a Contested Divorce in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#What_Is_the_Difference_Between_Financial_and_Moral_Compensation_in_Divorce_in_Turkey\" >What Is the Difference Between Financial and Moral Compensation in Divorce in Turkey?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#What_Are_the_Court_Fees_for_Claiming_Divorce_Compensation_in_Turkey\" >What Are the Court Fees for Claiming Divorce Compensation in Turkey?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#What_Are_the_Criteria_for_Determining_Divorce_Compensation_in_Turkey\" >What Are the Criteria for Determining Divorce Compensation in Turkey?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#WHAT_IS_FINANCIAL_COMPENSATION_IN_DIVORCE_IN_TURKEY\" >WHAT IS FINANCIAL COMPENSATION IN DIVORCE IN TURKEY?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#What_Are_the_Conditions_for_Financial_Compensation_in_Divorce_in_Turkey\" >What Are the Conditions for Financial Compensation in Divorce in Turkey?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#Calculation_of_Financial_Compensation_in_Divorce_in_Turkey\" >Calculation of Financial Compensation in Divorce in Turkey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#WHAT_IS_MORAL_COMPENSATION_IN_DIVORCE_IN_TURKEY\" >WHAT IS MORAL COMPENSATION IN DIVORCE IN TURKEY?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#What_Are_The_Conditions_For_Claiming_Moral_Compensation_In_Divorce_In_Turkey\" >What Are The Conditions For Claiming Moral Compensation In Divorce In Turkey?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#1_Termination_of_the_Marriage_by_Divorce\" >1. Termination of the Marriage by Divorce<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-70\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#2_Violation_of_the_Claimant_Spouses_Personal_Rights\" >2. Violation of the Claimant Spouse\u2019s Personal Rights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-71\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#3_Fault_of_the_Spouse_Against_Whom_Moral_Compensation_Is_Claimed\" >3. Fault of the Spouse Against Whom Moral Compensation Is Claimed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-72\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#4_The_Moral_Compensation_Claim_Must_Arise_from_the_Divorce_and_the_Events_Leading_to_Divorce\" >4. The Moral Compensation Claim Must Arise from the Divorce and the Events Leading to Divorce<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-73\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#Calculation_of_Moral_Compensation_Amount_in_Turkey\" >Calculation of Moral Compensation Amount in Turkey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-74\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#HOW_IS_DIVORCE_COMPENSATION_OBTAINED_IN_TURKEY\" >HOW IS DIVORCE COMPENSATION OBTAINED IN TURKEY?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-75\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#1_Claiming_Compensation_Together_with_the_Divorce_Lawsuit_in_Turkey\" >1. Claiming Compensation Together with the Divorce Lawsuit in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-76\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#2_Filing_a_Separate_Compensation_Lawsuit_After_the_Divorce_Case_in_Turkey\" >2. Filing a Separate Compensation Lawsuit After the Divorce Case in Turkey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-77\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#IS_IT_POSSIBLE_TO_OBJECT_TO_DIVORCE_AWARD_IN_TURKEY\" >IS IT POSSIBLE TO OBJECT TO DIVORCE AWARD IN TURKEY?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-78\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/alimony-in-turkey\/#CAN_PROVISIONS_REGARDING_SPOUSAL_SUPPORT_AND_DIVORCE_COMPENSATION_BE_INCLUDED_IN_A_PRENUPTIAL_AGREEMENT_IN_TURKEY\" >CAN PROVISIONS REGARDING SPOUSAL SUPPORT AND DIVORCE COMPENSATION BE INCLUDED IN A PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT IN TURKEY?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"232\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_IS_ALIMONY_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"232\">WHAT IS ALIMONY IN TURKEY?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"628\"><strong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"263\">Alimony in Turkey<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"328\">legal obligation regulated under the Turkish Civil Code<\/strong>, which requires one spouse to <strong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"431\">provide regular financial support to the other spouse by court order<\/strong>, provided that <strong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"483\">certain legal conditions are met<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"504\">Divorce alimony<\/strong> is only <strong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"552\">one of the general types of alimony in Turkey<\/strong>, and its primary purpose is <strong data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"627\">to ensure economic balance between spouses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"998\">In addition to this, <strong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"695\">other types of alimony stipulated by law<\/strong> may give rise to an obligation to provide financial support to a <strong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"807\">child in need, parents, or other relatives<\/strong>. Therefore, <strong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"841\">alimony in Turkey<\/strong> <strong>is<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"912\">not limited solely to the relationship between divorced spouses<\/strong>, but instead has a <strong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"997\">much broader scope within the framework of Turkish family law<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1316\">According to the Turkish Language Association, alimony is defined as <strong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1124\">\u201cthe entirety of what is necessary for subsistence\u201d<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1226\">\u201ca monthly payment granted by court order to persons whom one is legally obliged to support.\u201d<\/strong> This definition clearly demonstrates both the social and legal dimensions of alimony in Turkey.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1943\"><strong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1347\">Alimony in Turkey<\/strong> is an institution that enables the spouse who becomes <strong data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1463\">economically weaker after the dissolution of the marriage<\/strong> to receive <strong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1518\">financial support from the other spouse<\/strong>. The type of alimony (<strong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1606\">temporary alimony, poverty alimony, child support<\/strong>) and its <strong data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1626\">amount<\/strong> are determined by the court by taking into account <strong data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1843\">the economic and social conditions of the parties, the standard of living established during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/marriage-in-turkey\/\">the marriage in Turkey<\/a>, the needs of the children, and the principle of equity<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1889\">If the spouses can not reach an agreement<\/strong>, the court\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1926\" data-is-only-node=\"\">discretionary power<\/strong> comes into play.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2363\">Contrary to common public belief, <strong data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2000\">alimony in Turkey<\/strong> is <strong data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2062\">not a form of payment exclusive to divorce proceedings<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2087\">Assistance alimony<\/strong>, as regulated by law, may arise as an obligation toward <strong data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2184\">ascendants, descendants, or siblings<\/strong> who are <strong data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2237\">unable to support themselves financially<\/strong>. In this respect, <strong data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2277\">alimony in Turkey<\/strong> functions as a <strong data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2362\">mechanism that strengthens social solidarity among family members<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2745\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In conclusion, <strong data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2401\">alimony in Turkey<\/strong> should be regarded <strong data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2481\">not merely as a financial obligation between individuals<\/strong>, but also as <strong data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2593\">a system designed to preserve social solidarity, intra-family assistance, and economic balance<\/strong>. Alimony provisions are enacted with consideration of public interest and aim to <strong data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2744\">ensure economic protection for vulnerable segments of society<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_aea21514 iconpos_left style_default color_secondary align_center no_title\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:2rem;\"><i class=\"fas fa-gavel\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-text\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mevzuat.gov.tr\/mevzuatmetin\/1.5.4721.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkish Civil Code Article 174<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>The party who is faultless or less at fault and whose existing or expected benefits are damaged due to divorce may claim appropriate compensation from the at-fault party.<\/p>\n<p>The party whose personal rights have been violated due to events leading to the divorce may request the payment of an appropriate amount of money as moral compensation from the at-fault party.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_275474cc has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_ARE_THE_TYPES_OF_ALIMONY_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span>WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF ALIMONY IN TURKEY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"617\">In the <strong data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"330\">Turkish legal system<\/strong>,<strong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"361\">\u00a0alimony in Turkey<\/strong> is an <strong data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"399\">important legal institution<\/strong> regulated to <strong data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"460\">ensure economic balance between individuals<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"491\">protect family solidarity<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"528\">encourage social assistance<\/strong>. Within this framework, <strong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"601\">four main types of alimony in Turkey<\/strong> are recognized:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"668\"><strong data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"668\">Temporary Alimony (Interim Spousal Support)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"690\"><strong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"690\">Spousal Support (Poverty Alimony)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"734\"><strong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"734\">Child Support\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"781\"><strong data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"781\">Assistance Alimony<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"1074\"><strong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"825\">Each type of alimony in Turkey<\/strong> has <strong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"896\">different legal conditions, purposes, and areas of application<\/strong>. Therefore, when evaluating a spousal support claim in Turkey, <strong data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"992\">the specific circumstances of the case<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1050\">the social and economic conditions of the parties<\/strong> are taken into account.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1124\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-_What_Is_Temporary_Alimony_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1124\">1- What Is Temporary Alimony in Turkey?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1389\"><strong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1157\">Temporary alimony in Turkey<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1202\">provisional form of alimony<\/strong> that may be requested <strong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1298\">before the filing of a divorce case or during the divorce proceedings in Turkey<\/strong>. It is designed to <strong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1388\">cover the basic needs of the spouse who is in financial difficulty<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1421\"><strong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1419\">Conditions for Awarding: <\/strong><strong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1449\">Fault is not required<\/strong> for temporary alimony in Turkey. Even a spouse <strong>found at fault in the divorce<\/strong> may request <strong>temporary spousal support in Turkey.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1747\"><strong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1587\">Purpose: <\/strong>The purpose is <strong data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1676\">to prevent economic hardship before the dissolution of the marriage<\/strong> and to <strong data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1746\">maintain a temporary financial balance between the spouses<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1785\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-_What_Is_Spousel_Support_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1785\">2- What Is Spousel Support in Turkey?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1979\"><strong data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1806\">Spousel support in Turkey<\/strong>, which is <strong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1863\">awarded together with the divorce judgment<\/strong>, aims to provide financial support to the spouse <strong data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1978\">who is likely to fall into poverty as a result of the divorce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2011\"><strong data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2009\">Conditions for Awarding: <\/strong>The spouse requesting <strong data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2065\">divorce alimony in Turkey<\/strong> must <strong data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2117\">not be more at fault than the other spouse<\/strong>, and must be <strong data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2189\">at risk of falling into poverty due to the divorce<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2330\"><strong data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2204\">Purpose: <\/strong>The aim is <strong data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2270\">to prevent hardship caused by economic imbalance<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2329\">to reduce the risk of poverty arising from divorce<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2400\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-_What_Is_Child_Support_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2400\">3- What Is Child Support in Turkey?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2635\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/child-support-in-turkey\/\"><strong data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2429\">Child support in Turkey<\/strong><\/a> is the type of spousal support that requires the spouse <strong data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2516\">who is not granted custody<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2564\">contribute to the joint child\u2019s expenses<\/strong>, including <strong data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2634\">care, education, healthcare, and other mandatory costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2665\">Conditions for Awarding: <\/strong>It is paid <strong data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2703\">for minor children<\/strong> by the parent <strong data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2747\">who does not have custody<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2916\"><strong data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2762\">Purpose: <\/strong>The objective is <strong data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2828\">to protect the best interests of the child<\/strong> and to <strong data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2915\">ensure that parents share the financial responsibility for the child\u2019s care<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2989\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-_What_Is_Assistance_Alimony_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"2989\">4- What Is Assistance Alimony in Turkey?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3273\"><strong data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3024\">Assistance alimony in Turkey<\/strong> is a type of spousal support intended for <strong data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3109\">relatives who are economically in need<\/strong>. Pursuant to <strong data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3164\">Article 364 of the Turkish Civil Code<\/strong>, an individual is obliged to provide financial assistance to their <strong data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3272\">descendants, ascendants, or siblings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3305\"><strong data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3303\">Conditions for Awarding: <\/strong>The alimony claimant must be <strong data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3362\">in need of assistance<\/strong>, and the obligated person must have <strong data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3436\">the financial capacity to pay<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3676\"><strong data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3462\">For Adult Children: <\/strong>Adult children who <strong data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3512\">continue their education<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3546\">require financial support<\/strong> may request <strong data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3607\">maintenance alimony instead of child support<\/strong>. In such cases, <strong data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3675\">the support is paid directly to the adult child<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"4093\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In conclusion, <strong data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3740\">all types of alimony in Turkey<\/strong> are legal mechanisms that <strong data-start=\"3767\" data-end=\"3803\">regulate family responsibilities<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3805\" data-end=\"3842\">address social and economic needs<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"3848\" data-end=\"3880\">strengthen social solidarity<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"3914\">Each type of alimony in Turkey<\/strong>\u00a0is awarded <strong data-start=\"3926\" data-end=\"3966\">subject to specific legal conditions<\/strong> and is assessed within the framework of <strong data-start=\"4007\" data-end=\"4092\">the parties\u2019 socio-economic status, living standards, and the principle of equity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bosanma-tazminati-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-us_800_400 wp-image-3126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bosanma-tazminati-800x225.jpg\" alt=\"Spousal Support in turkey\" width=\"800\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"252\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ALIMONY_CLAIMS_IN_DIVORCE_CASES_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"252\">ALIMONY CLAIMS IN DIVORCE CASES IN TURKEY<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"774\">In <strong data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"267\">Turkey<\/strong>, an <strong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"306\">alimony claim in divorce cases<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"347\">frequently raised legal request<\/strong> aimed at <strong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"412\">preserving the economic balance between the parties<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"447\">preventing financial hardship<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"504\">reducing the negative effects caused by divorce<\/strong>. A spouse who believes that they require alimony may <strong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"613\">assert this claim together with the divorce lawsuit<\/strong>. The fact that <strong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"671\">alimony claims are ancillary in nature<\/strong> makes it easier, in terms of <strong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"723\">procedural economy<\/strong>, for them to be <strong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"773\">examined within the same case<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"1031\"><strong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"871\">Alimony claims in Turkey may be raised in both uncontested and contested divorce cases<\/strong>. However, there are <strong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"919\">significant differences<\/strong> between these two types of proceedings in terms of <strong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1030\">the legal basis, procedure, and consequences of alimony<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1098\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alimony_Claims_in_Uncontested_Divorce_Cases_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1098\">Alimony Claims in Uncontested Divorce Cases in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1098\">An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/uncontested-divorce-process-in-turkey\/\"><strong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1141\">uncontested divorce in Turkey<\/strong><\/a> is a type of case in which the parties must reach <strong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1241\">full agreement on all elements of the divorce<\/strong>, including <strong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1313\">alimony, custody, compensation, and division of property<\/strong>. In this process, several key issues are of particular importance with regard to <strong data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1441\">divorce alimony and other types of alimony<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1992\"><strong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1476\">Preparation of the Protocol: <\/strong>Alimony claims must be <strong data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1559\">explicitly stated in the uncontested divorce protocol<\/strong>. If <strong data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1598\">no provision regarding alimony<\/strong> is included in the divorce protocol, it is <strong data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1745\">not possible to claim poverty alimony or pecuniary and non-pecuniary compensation after the divorce<\/strong>. This is because <strong data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1839\">no determination of fault is made in uncontested divorce cases in Turkey<\/strong>. Therefore, the <strong data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1891\">conditions of fault and poverty<\/strong>, which are required for awarding<strong data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1944\">\u00a0alimony<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1991\">cannot be examined during the proceedings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2507\"><strong data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2040\">Child Support as a Matter of Public Order: <\/strong>In <strong data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2056\">Turkey<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2099\">child support<\/strong>\u00a0is intended to cover the <strong data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2173\">care and education expenses of a minor child<\/strong> and is considered a matter of <strong data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2220\">public order<\/strong>. For this reason, <strong data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2286\">even if no provision exists in the protocol<\/strong>, a <strong data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2359\">separate lawsuit for child support may be filed after the divorce<\/strong>. Moreover, <strong data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2421\">the judge may rule on child support ex officio<\/strong>, even if neither party requests it, <strong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2506\">in line with the best interests of the child<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alimony_Claims_in_Contested_Divorce_Cases_in_Turkey\"><\/span>Alimony Claims in Contested Divorce Cases in Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In <strong data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2614\">contested divorce cases in Turkey<\/strong>, alimony claims are examined within a <strong data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2700\">judicial process marked by intense disputes<\/strong>, where the parties bear the <strong data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2768\">burden of proving their allegations<\/strong>. In such cases, <strong data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2841\">alimony claims are generally addressed in two stages<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2892\"><strong data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2892\">Temporary Alimony Process in Turkey: <\/strong>During the proceedings, <strong data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2967\">temporary alimony may be awarded by the judge<\/strong> in order to ensure that a party <strong data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3040\">does not fall into economic hardship<\/strong>. The judge renders a decision by taking into account <strong data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3143\">evidence such as social investigation reports<\/strong> reflecting the <strong data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3208\">economic and social conditions of the parties<\/strong>. In <strong data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3234\">urgent situations<\/strong>, a <strong data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3334\">temporary alimony decision may be issued without waiting for the social investigation report<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3413\">Interim decisions regarding temporary alimony are subject to objection<\/strong>. For example, the <strong data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3461\">alimony obligor may prove<\/strong> that their <strong data-start=\"3473\" data-end=\"3512\">financial situation is insufficient<\/strong>, that their <strong data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3542\">income is low<\/strong>, or that the <strong data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3590\">amount determined is excessive<\/strong>, by submitting <strong data-start=\"3606\" data-end=\"3687\">documents such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/tenants-rights-in-turkey\/\">lease agreements<\/a>, loan repayment records, and utility bills<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3695\" data-end=\"3746\"><strong data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3746\">Poverty and Child Support Alimony in Turkey: <\/strong>After the <strong data-start=\"3758\" data-end=\"3792\">divorce decision becomes final<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3794\" data-end=\"3813\">poverty alimony<\/strong> may be awarded to the spouse who will <strong data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3884\">fall into financial hardship<\/strong>, while <strong data-start=\"3892\" data-end=\"3909\">child support<\/strong> may be awarded to cover the <strong data-start=\"3938\" data-end=\"3972\">expenses of the joint children<\/strong>. In contested cases, the granting of these types of alimony <strong data-start=\"4033\" data-end=\"4112\">depends on whether the parties\u2019 allegations are supported by legal evidence<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"4121\" data-end=\"4143\">judge\u2019s conviction<\/strong> is formed through a <strong data-start=\"4164\" data-end=\"4228\">holistic evaluation of the evidence submitted by the parties<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"4233\" data-end=\"4278\">their statements made during the hearings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"245\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_ARE_THE_CONDITIONS_FOR_ALIMONY_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"245\">WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS FOR ALIMONY IN TURKEY?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"631\">In Turkey, alimony in divorce cases is a <strong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"322\">legal protection mechanism<\/strong> primarily designed to <strong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"396\">safeguard the spouse who is economically weaker<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"423\">the joint children<\/strong>. Its purpose is to <strong data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"527\">balance the financial and emotional effects that divorce may have on the parties<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"599\">prevent a sudden decline in the living standards of family members<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"630\">maintain social order<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"1149\"><strong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"667\">Divorce alimony in Turkey<\/strong> encompasses <strong data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"708\">various types of alimony<\/strong> that may be applied <strong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"803\">both during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/guide-to-divorce-in-turkey\/\">the divorce proceedings in Turkey<\/a> and after the divorce is finalized<\/strong>. For this reason, <strong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"909\">the conditions for alimony are assessed separately for each individual case<\/strong>, taking into account the <strong data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"970\">specific circumstances involved<\/strong>. The judge renders a decision by considering <strong data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1148\">the parties\u2019 income levels, degrees of fault, living standards, the needs of the children, and relevant social and economic data<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1439\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The fact that <strong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1224\">alimony conditions vary in every divorce case in Turkey<\/strong> allows alimony to be <strong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1278\">tailored to individual needs<\/strong>. Accordingly, the <strong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1347\">assessment of divorce alimony claims in Turkey<\/strong> requires a <strong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1438\">comprehensive evaluation from both a legal and a socio-economic perspective<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"251\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conditions_for_Temporary_Alimony_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"251\">Conditions for Temporary Alimony in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"596\">In <strong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"266\">Turkey<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"289\">temporary alimony<\/strong> is one of the types of divorce-related alimony and is paid <strong data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"383\">during the divorce proceedings<\/strong> in order to <strong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"426\">prevent financial hardship<\/strong> for the <strong data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"465\">economically weaker spouse<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"492\">joint children<\/strong>. According to the <strong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"533\">Turkish Civil Code<\/strong>, the main characteristics of temporary alimony are as follows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"743\"><strong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"628\">Commencement and Duration: <\/strong>Temporary alimony begins with the<strong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"698\"> filing of the divorce lawsuit<\/strong> and ends once <strong>the divorce becomes final<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"1065\"><strong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"773\">Conditions for Awarding: <\/strong>The court takes into account <strong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"867\">the financial capacity of the economically stronger spouse<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"917\">the needs of the party requesting alimony<\/strong>. Based on the request, the judge evaluates <strong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1017\">the balance between the parties\u2019 income and expenses<\/strong> and decides whether to award temporary alimony.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1205\"><strong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1094\">Request for Adjustment: <\/strong>Where necessary, a request may be made to the court <strong data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1194\">to increase or decrease temporary alimony in Turkey.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1438\">For example, <strong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1302\">if one party is unable to meet basic expenses such as rent and household costs<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1358\">the other party has sufficient financial means<\/strong>, the judge may rule that <strong data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1437\">temporary alimony be paid to cover these expenses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1492\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conditions_for_Spousel_Support_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1492\">Conditions for Spousel Support in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1808\"><strong>Spousel support in Turkey<\/strong> is a form of <strong data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1598\">financial assistance paid by one spouse to the other<\/strong> in order to <strong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1706\">secure the livelihood of the spouse who will fall into financial hardship after the divorce<\/strong>. It is considered <strong data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1807\">one of the most significant types of alimony within the divorce alimony system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"2121\"><strong data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1841\">Legal Basis and Conditions: <\/strong>Pursuant to <strong data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1897\">Article 175 of the Turkish Civil Code<\/strong>, in order for <strong>spousel support in Turkey<\/strong><strong data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1945\">\u00a0to be awarded<\/strong>, the spouse requesting alimony <strong data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2028\">must not be more at fault than the other spouse<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2120\">fault of the spouse obligated to pay alimony does not prevent the award of alimony<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2444\"><strong data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2147\">Indefinite Duration: <\/strong>Under the law, <strong>spousel support in Turkey<\/strong><strong data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2224\">\u00a0may be granted for an indefinite period<\/strong>. However, in cases such as <strong data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2286\">changes in economic conditions<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2331\">the remarriage of the alimony recipient<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2372\">leading a dishonorable lifestyle<\/strong>, a request may be made for <strong data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2443\">the reduction or termination of alimony<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2692\"><strong data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2478\">Determination of the Amount: <\/strong>When <strong>determining alimony in<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2519\">Turkey<\/strong>, the court considers <strong data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2588\">the personal needs of the alimony recipient<\/strong>, such as <strong data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2631\">housing, food, and healthcare<\/strong>, as well as <strong data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2691\">the financial capacity of the alimony payer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2924\">For example, <strong data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2825\">if a spouse is unable to cover rent and basic living expenses due to the lack of personal income after the divorce<\/strong>, the court may rule on <strong>spousel support in Turkey<\/strong><strong data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2923\">\u00a0in proportion to the other spouse\u2019s financial capacity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"3000\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conditions_for_Child_Support_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"3000\">Conditions for Child Support in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3437\"><strong>In<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3015\">Turkey<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3058\">child support<\/strong>\u00a0is a type of alimony awarded to <strong data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3177\">cover the care, education, healthcare, and other essential needs of joint children<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3248\">Participation alimony is awarded not only for biological children<\/strong>, but also for <strong data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3351\">children with whom a parent\u2013child relationship has been established through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/adoption-in-turkey\/\">adoption<\/a><\/strong>. This type of alimony is also included <strong data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3436\">within the broader divorce alimony system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3763\"><strong data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3463\">Public Order Nature: <\/strong>The obligation to meet <strong data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3515\">children\u2019s basic needs<\/strong> falls within the scope of <strong data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3558\">public order<\/strong>. For this reason, <strong data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3619\">the parties cannot waive child support<\/strong>. If required by <strong data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3671\">the best interests of the child<\/strong>, the judge may <strong data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3721\">award child support ex officio<\/strong>, even without a request from the parties.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3765\" data-end=\"4097\"><strong data-start=\"3765\" data-end=\"3797\">Determination of the Amount: <\/strong>The judge evaluates <strong data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3841\">the child\u2019s needs<\/strong>, including <strong data-start=\"3853\" data-end=\"3907\">education, healthcare, housing, clothing, and food<\/strong>. Within this framework, the court may <strong data-start=\"3946\" data-end=\"3977\">order an expert examination<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3982\" data-end=\"4046\">request documents and information from official institutions<\/strong> in order to determine the amount of child support.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4288\"><strong data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4122\">Payment Obligation: <\/strong>The spouse <strong data-start=\"4136\" data-end=\"4165\">who does not have custody<\/strong> is required to <strong data-start=\"4181\" data-end=\"4226\">pay child support to the custodial parent<\/strong> in order to contribute to the expenses of the joint children.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"4290\" data-end=\"4678\">Today, the increase in multinational marriages has led to a significant rise in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/parental-abduction\/\"><strong data-start=\"4354\" data-end=\"4413\"> parental abduction cases<\/strong><\/a>. <strong data-start=\"4415\" data-end=\"4550\">Taking a joint child abroad without the explicit consent of the other parent does not eliminate the obligation to pay child support<\/strong>. In such cases, <strong data-start=\"4567\" data-end=\"4594\">child support continues<\/strong>, and the parent obligated to pay alimony <strong data-start=\"4636\" data-end=\"4677\">must fulfill their payment obligation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4680\" data-end=\"4953\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In such situations, <strong data-start=\"4700\" data-end=\"4789\">obtaining legal assistance from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/international-child-abduction-lawyer-in-turkey\/\">a lawyer specialized in international child abduction<\/a><\/strong> is of great importance in order to properly manage both the international legal procedures for<strong data-start=\"4829\" data-end=\"4952\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/international-child-abduction\/\">the return of the abducted child<\/a> and the ongoing alimony obligations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"253\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_IS_AN_ALIMONY_LAWSUIT_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"253\">WHAT IS AN ALIMONY LAWSUIT IN TURKEY?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"696\"><strong>An alimony lawsuit in Turkey<\/strong> is a legal action filed when a party who did not request alimony during the divorce proceedings wishes to <strong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"471\">claim alimony after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/divorce-in-turkey\/\">divorce judgment<\/a> has become final<\/strong>. The fact that alimony was not requested during the divorce<strong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"588\"> does not mean that it can no longer be claimed later<\/strong>. However, the scope of this right varies depending on whether <strong>the divorce was uncontested or contested.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"769\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_General_Framework_of_an_Alimony_Lawsuit_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"769\">1. General Framework of an Alimony Lawsuit in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"1086\">In <strong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"811\">contested divorce cases in Turkey<\/strong>, the parties may <strong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"926\">request types of divorce-related alimony that were not claimed during the divorce proceedings<\/strong>\u2014<strong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"959\">particularly poverty alimony<\/strong>\u2014by filing a <strong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1036\">separate lawsuit after the divorce decision has become final<\/strong>. This practice is based on the following grounds:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1370\"><strong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1115\">Determination of Fault: <\/strong>In <strong data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1162\">contested divorce judgments in Turkey<\/strong>, the court <strong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1223\">determines the degree of fault of the parties<\/strong>. Therefore, <strong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1292\">even if alimony was not requested during the divorce<\/strong>, the spouse <strong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1333\">who is not more at fault<\/strong> may later <strong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1369\">claim spousel support in Turkey.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1659\"><strong data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1429\">Failure to Request Does Not Result in Loss of Rights: <\/strong>In <strong data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1478\">contested divorce proceedings in Turkey<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1543\">not requesting poverty alimony does not constitute a waiver<\/strong>. For this reason, <strong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1658\">an independent divorce alimony lawsuit may be filed <\/strong>after the divorce judgment becomes final.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1881\"><strong data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1682\">Economic Changes: <\/strong><strong data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1753\">Changes in the parties\u2019 economic circumstances after the divorce<\/strong>, particularly <strong data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1810\">loss of income or falling into poverty<\/strong>, may <strong data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1880\">justify the filing of a subsequent alimony lawsuit in Turkey<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"2158\">If an <strong data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1926\">uncontested divorce protocol<\/strong> contains <strong data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1987\">no explicit provision regarding poverty alimony<\/strong>, or if there is an <strong data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2039\">express waiver of this right<\/strong>, it is <strong data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2115\">not possible to claim divorce alimony in Turkey at a later stage<\/strong>. The main reasons for this are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2330\"><strong data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2179\">Express Waiver: <\/strong>If <strong>spousal maintenance\u00a0is expressly waived in the protocol by a clear declaration of intent<\/strong>, such waiver <strong data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2329\">produces definitive legal consequences<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2601\"><strong data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2362\">No Determination of Fault: <\/strong>Since <strong data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2446\">no fault assessment is conducted in uncontested divorce cases in Turkey<\/strong>, the condition required for awarding divorce alimony\u2014namely, <strong data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2559\">that the requesting spouse is not more at fault<\/strong>\u2014<strong data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2600\">cannot be evaluated at a later stage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2904\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For this reason, <strong data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2765\">in uncontested divorces, the right to spousal maintenance<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2765\">must either be preserved from the outset or expressly regulated in the divorce protocol<\/strong>. However, claims for child support fall within<strong data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2842\"> the scope of public order<\/strong> and therefore <strong data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2903\">may be asserted later in all circumstances<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2904\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Parties_to_a_Alimony_Lawsuit_in_Turkey\"><\/span>2. Parties to a Alimony Lawsuit in Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"456\">The <strong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"264\">parties to alimony lawsuits in Turkey<\/strong>\u00a0are determined <strong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"320\">based on the type of alimony claimed<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"367\">the specific circumstances of the case<\/strong>. Within the scope of <strong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"418\">divorce alimony in Turkey<\/strong>, the general framework is as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"830\"><strong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"472\">Plaintiff: <\/strong>The <strong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"544\">spouse who has fallen into poverty as a result of the divorce<\/strong> or the <strong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"615\">parent responsible for meeting the needs of the joint child<\/strong> is the party <strong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"661\">requesting alimony in Turkey<\/strong>. In particular, <strong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"761\">the fact that the spouse claiming divorce alimony experiences economic hardship<\/strong> constitutes the <strong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"829\" data-is-only-node=\"\">primary criterion for determining the plaintiff<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1149\"><strong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"846\">Defendant: <\/strong>The <strong data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"870\">former spouse<\/strong> or the <strong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"913\">person obligated to pay alimony<\/strong>, against whom the alimony claim is directed, holds the status of <strong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"992\">defendant<\/strong>, depending on the <strong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1036\">nature of the alimony<\/strong>. In <strong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1079\" data-is-only-node=\"\">alimony lawsuits in Turkey<\/strong>, the defendant is <strong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1148\">most commonly the economically stronger spouse<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1460\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In rare cases, <strong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1214\">in maintenance (assistance) alimony lawsuits in Turkey<\/strong>, the defendant may be <strong data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1308\">the parents, siblings, or children of the person requesting alimony<\/strong>. However, <strong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1399\">such claims are not considered within the scope of divorce alimony in Turkey<\/strong>, and therefore <strong data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1459\">are not addressed in detail in this text<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"224\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Burden_of_Proof_and_Evidence_in_Alimony_Lawsuits_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"224\">3. Burden of Proof and Evidence in Alimony Lawsuits in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"580\">In <strong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"259\">alimony lawsuits in Turkey<\/strong>, it is <strong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"361\">mandatory for the parties to support their claims with concrete and legally valid evidence<\/strong> in order for those claims to be accepted. <strong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"452\">Especially in divorce-related alimony claims<\/strong>, the court expects the <strong data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"579\">economic and social conditions of the parties to be presented in an objective and verifiable manner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"635\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proof_in_Spousal_Maintenance_Claims_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"635\">Proof in Spousal Maintenance Claims in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"925\">A <strong data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"675\">final and binding court decision<\/strong> proving that the claimant <strong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"768\">was not fully at fault or was not more at fault in the divorce<\/strong> constitutes <strong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"838\">a prerequisite for claimings s<\/strong><strong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"635\">pousal Maintenance <\/strong><strong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"838\">in Turkey<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"924\">Without such evidence, it is not possible for the court to award poverty alimony in Turkey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1372\">Documents such as <strong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1117\">bank records, Social Security (SGK) service statements, income certificates, witness statements, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/title-search-process-in-turkey\/\">land registry records<\/a>, and social\u2013economic status investigation reports<\/strong> demonstrating that the claimant <strong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1194\">will fall into poverty after the divorce<\/strong> are among the <strong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1249\">most commonly used forms of evidence<\/strong>. These documents must clearly establish that the party requesting<strong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1371\"> maintenance in divorce <\/strong>is unable to support themselves financially.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1449\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proof_in_Child_Support_Claims_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1449\">Proof in Child Support Claims in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1702\">Documents such as <strong data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1506\">receipts for educational expenses<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1535\">healthcare expenditures<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1609\">invoices and receipts showing clothing, housing, and nutrition costs<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1639\">bank payment records<\/strong> are used to <strong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1699\">prove the child\u2019s regular and ongoing needs<\/strong>. Based on this evidence, <strong data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1789\">the judge determines the child\u2019s actual level of expenses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"2228\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Documents demonstrating <strong data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1864\">the income and assets of the alimony obligor<\/strong>, including <strong data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1994\">SGK records, salary payrolls, tax certificates, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/vat-in-turkey\/\">VAT declarations<\/a>, land registry records, and vehicle registrations<\/strong>, play a <strong data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2062\">crucial role in determining the amount of child support in Turkey<\/strong>. Where necessary, <strong data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2152\">a social and economic status investigation or an expert examination<\/strong> may be conducted so that <strong data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2227\">the alimony amount is based on objective data<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"292\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Statute_of_Limitations_and_Time_Bars_in_Alimony_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"292\">4. Statute of Limitations and Time Bars in Alimony in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"580\">Pursuant to <strong data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"347\">Article 178 of the Turkish Civil Code<\/strong>, a claim for <strong data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"390\">spousal support in Turkey<\/strong> may be filed <strong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"481\">within one year from the date on which the divorce judgment becomes final<\/strong>. This period <strong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"538\">does not constitute a forfeiture period<\/strong>, but rather <strong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"579\">a statute of limitations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"923\">The <strong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"651\">court does not consider the statute of limitations ex officio<\/strong>; however, <strong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"722\">if the defendant raises a statute of limitations defense<\/strong>, the lawsuit <strong data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"757\">will be dismissed<\/strong>. Therefore, it is of great importance for the party intending <strong>to<\/strong> <strong>claim alimony in Turkey <\/strong>to carefully monitor and comply with the applicable time limits.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1000\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Competent_and_Authorized_Court_in_Alimony_Lawsuits_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1000\">5. Competent and Authorized Court in Alimony Lawsuits in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1239\">In <strong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1015\">Turkey<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1040\">competent court<\/strong> for hearing <strong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1073\">alimony lawsuits<\/strong> is the <strong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1097\">Family Court<\/strong>. In locations where <strong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1144\">no Family Court exists<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1183\">Civil Court of First Instance<\/strong> hears such cases <strong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1238\">in the capacity of a Family Court<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1494\">Pursuant to <strong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1294\">Article 177 of the Turkish Civil Code<\/strong>, in <strong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1350\">post-divorce spousal support lawsuits in Turkey<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1376\">authorized court<\/strong> is either <strong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1438\">the court of the plaintiff\u2019s place of residence<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1493\">the court of the defendant\u2019s place of residence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1905\">An<strong data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1540\">\u00a0alimony lawsuit in Turkey<\/strong> is an important legal remedy aimed at <strong data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1661\">eliminating the financial imbalance <\/strong>created by divorce between the parties.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1905\">While <strong data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1700\">spousel support in Turkey<\/strong> seeks to prevent the claimant from suffering economic hardship after divorce, <strong data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1834\">child support in Turkey<\/strong> ensures that the child\u2019s fundamental needs are adequately secured.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1995\">For this reason, the following factors are <strong data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1994\">crucial to the success of alimony claims in Turkey<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2055\"><strong data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2052\">Strict compliance with the statute of limitations<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2118\"><strong data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2115\">Submission of accurate, concrete, and strong evidence<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2189\"><strong data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2186\">Obtaining legal assistance from an experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/divorce-lawyer-in-turkey\/\">divorce lawyer in Turkey<\/a><\/strong>,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2318\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">all of which play a <strong data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2317\">decisive role in achieving a successful outcome in spousal support and divorce alimony cases in Turkey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bosanma-nafakasi-min-1-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-us_800_400 wp-image-3128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bosanma-nafakasi-min-1-800x194.jpg\" alt=\"divorce maintenance in turkey\" width=\"800\" height=\"194\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_MUCH_IS_ALIMONY_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span><strong>HOW MUCH IS ALIMONY IN TURKEY?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none &#091;--shadow-height:45px&#093; has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) &#091;&amp;:has(&#091;data-writing-block&#093;)&gt;*&#093;:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-&#091;calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))&#093;\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-6942aa8f-0918-8330-908b-c3744d45c175-12\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-30\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 &#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)&#093; @w-sm\/main:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)&#093; @w-lg\/main:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)&#093; px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"&#091;--thread-content-max-width:40rem&#093; @w-lg\/main:&#091;--thread-content-max-width:48rem&#093; mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal &#091;.text-message+&amp;&#093;:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"609a173a-aadb-4d09-ade4-2a65a0b3adcb\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-&#091;1px&#093;\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"555\">It is not possible to give a fixed or standard amount in response to the question <strong data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"150\">\u201cHow much is alimony in Turkey?\u201d<\/strong>, because the amount of alimony in Turkey is determined based on the <strong data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"259\">specific circumstances of each individual case<\/strong>. When determining <strong>the amount of alimony in Turkey<\/strong>, many factors are taken into consideration, including <strong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"385\">the type of alimony<\/strong> (temporary alimony, spousel support, child support), <strong data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"492\">the economic and social conditions of the parties<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"522\">their standard of living<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"554\">the needs of the child<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"814\">If the parties <strong data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"605\">reach an agreement on alimony in Turkey<\/strong>, the judge reviews this agreement and <strong data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"681\">approves it if deemed appropriate<\/strong>. However, if no agreement can be reached, <strong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"770\">the judge determines the amount of alimony<\/strong>, taking the following factors into account:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"876\">The <strong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"840\">economic needs<\/strong> of the person requesting alimony,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"929\">The <strong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"903\">payment capacity<\/strong> of the alimony obligor,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"976\">The <strong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"958\">standard of living<\/strong> of the parties,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1043\">The <strong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1040\">education, healthcare, and care expenses of the child<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1092\"><strong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1091\">Inflation and general economic conditions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1305\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For these reasons, the answer to the question <strong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1174\">\u201cHow much is alimony in Turkey?\u201d<\/strong> varies depending on the <strong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1230\">concrete facts of each case<\/strong> and is determined <strong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1304\">within the scope of the judge\u2019s discretionary power<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Factors_Are_Considered_When_Determining_the_Amount_of_Alimony_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"89\">What Factors Are Considered When Determining the Amount of Alimony in Turkey?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When determining the answer to the question <strong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"179\">\u201cHow much is alimony in Turkey?\u201d<\/strong>, the judge evaluates multiple criteria together. These criteria are shaped by the <strong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"304\">financial circumstances of the parties<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"363\">economic consequences arising from the divorce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"415\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"415\">Financial Situation of the Alimony Obligor: <\/strong>The court takes into account the alimony obligor\u2019s <strong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"493\" data-is-only-node=\"\">financial capacity<\/strong>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/labor-law-in-turkey\/\"><strong>employment-related entitlements<\/strong><\/a> such as <strong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"602\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/severance-pay-calculation\/\">severance pay<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/notice-pay-in-turkey\/\">notice pay<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/reinstatement-lawsuit\/\">reinstatement compensation<\/a><\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/worker-compensation-rights-in-turkey\/\"><strong>worker compensation<\/strong><\/a> as well as <strong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"667\">salary, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/overtime-work-in-turkey\/\">overtime payments<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/annual-leave-calculation\/\">annual leave payments<\/a><\/strong>, regular income, <strong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"725\">rental income or additional earnings<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"774\">assets such as real estate and vehicles<\/strong>. The obligor\u2019s overall financial strength is a key factor in determining the <strong data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"878\">upper limit of alimony<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"918\">Needs of the Alimony Recipient: <\/strong>The <strong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"952\" data-is-only-node=\"\">basic living expenses<\/strong> of the spouse requesting alimony\u2014such as <strong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1068\">food, housing (rent, electricity, heating), healthcare, transportation<\/strong>, and other essential costs\u2014are examined in detail. These expenses directly affect the amount of alimony required.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1222\">Situation of the Joint Children: <\/strong>The children\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1310\" data-is-only-node=\"\">educational level, age, health conditions, and any special needs<\/strong>, as well as <strong data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1406\">school expenses, courses, holidays, transportation services, and clothing costs<\/strong>, are evaluated. These factors directly shape the amount of <strong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1483\">child support<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1538\">Social and Economic Conditions of the Parties: <\/strong>The parties\u2019 <strong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1654\" data-is-only-node=\"\">standard of living, social activities, income\u2013expense balance, and overall economic conditions<\/strong> are taken into consideration. The judge aims to ensure that the alimony decision does not cause an <strong data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1821\">excessive and unfair decline in the existing standard of living<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1860\">Risk of Poverty After Divorce: <\/strong>Whether the spouse requesting alimony will <strong data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1947\" data-is-only-node=\"\">fall into poverty after the divorce<\/strong> is a crucial consideration. This situation is expected to be supported by <strong data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2074\">documents and social\u2013economic assessment reports<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2104\">Fault in the Divorce: <\/strong>The alimony recipient must <strong data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2160\" data-is-only-node=\"\">not be more at fault<\/strong> than the alimony obligor. The degree of fault is one of the <strong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2242\">decisive criteria<\/strong>, particularly in relation to <strong data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2291\">poverty alimony<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 &#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)&#093; @w-sm\/main:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)&#093; @w-lg\/main:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)&#093; px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"&#091;--thread-content-max-width:40rem&#093; @w-lg\/main:&#091;--thread-content-max-width:48rem&#093; mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal &#091;.text-message+&amp;&#093;:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"aca3817d-8caf-42b5-9c9d-ed57746bda7e\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-&#091;1px&#093;\">\n<div class=\"streaming-animation markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"90\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Evidence_Does_the_Judge_Examine_When_Determining_the_Amount_of_Alimony_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"90\">What Evidence Does the Judge Examine When Determining the Amount of Alimony in Turkey?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"399\"><strong>When determining the amount of alimony in Turkey<\/strong>, the judge may examine a wide range of documents and information in order to <strong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"305\">objectively assess the social, economic, and financial circumstances of the parties<\/strong>. Within this scope, <strong>the evidence that may be requested can be broadly categorized as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none &#091;--shadow-height:45px&#093; has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) &#091;&amp;:has(&#091;data-writing-block&#093;)&gt;*&#093;:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-&#091;calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))&#093;\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-6942aa8f-0918-8330-908b-c3744d45c175-14\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-34\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 &#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)&#093; @w-sm\/main:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)&#093; @w-lg\/main:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)&#093; px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"&#091;--thread-content-max-width:40rem&#093; @w-lg\/main:&#091;--thread-content-max-width:48rem&#093; mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal &#091;.text-message+&amp;&#093;:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"aca3817d-8caf-42b5-9c9d-ed57746bda7e\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-&#091;1px&#093;\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h4 data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"469\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Documents_Showing_the_Financial_Situation_of_the_Parties\"><\/span>1. Documents Showing the Financial Situation of the Parties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"571\"><strong data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"491\">Salary payslips<\/strong> <strong>(including salary records obtained from both domestic and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/tax-on-foreign-income-in-turkey\/\">foreign employment<\/a>)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"603\"><strong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"601\">Bank account statements ( domestic or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/taxation-of-foreign-sourced-income-in-turkey\/\">foreign income<\/a> etc.)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"658\"><strong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"656\">Credit card statements and current debt status<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"726\"><strong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"681\">Tax declarations<\/strong> (especially for self-employed individuals)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"784\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/employment-termination-codes\/\"><strong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"782\">Social Security Institution (SGK) service records<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"836\"><strong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"834\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/types-of-employment-contracts\/\">Employment contracts<\/a> or income declarations<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"902\"><strong data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"900\">Lease agreements showing rental income or rental expenses<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"929\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/tax-liability-responsibility-in-companies-in-turkey\/\"><strong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"929\">Records of tax debts<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"970\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Evidence_Relating_to_Assets\"><\/span>2. Evidence Relating to Assets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1079\"><strong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"998\">Land registry records<\/strong> <strong>(residential properties, land, commercial premises, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/ottoman-title-deed\/\">Ottoman title deeds<\/a>, etc.)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1116\"><strong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1114\">Vehicle registration records<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1181\"><strong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1179\">Documents showing partnerships in commercial enterprises<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1263\"><strong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1222\">Records of valuable movable assets<\/strong> (shares, investment funds, gold, etc.)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1344\"><strong data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1342\">Asset inquiry results obtained via e-Government or relevant institutions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1413\"><strong data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1411\">Lease contracts for properties that are rented or leased out<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1497\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/ip-law-in-turkey\/\"><strong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1448\">Intellectual property rights<\/strong><\/a><strong> (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/trademark-registration-in-turkey\/\">trademark registrations<\/a>, patents, etc.)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1552\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Documents_Showing_the_Childrens_Expenses\"><\/span>3. Documents Showing the Children\u2019s Expenses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1651\"><strong data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1649\">Receipts and invoices for school tuition, transportation services, and stationery expenses<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1749\"><strong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1707\">Payment records for courses and sports activities<\/strong> (such as swimming, tennis, music, etc.)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1838\"><strong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1775\">Healthcare expenses<\/strong> (medications, medical examinations, and treatment documents)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1928\"><strong data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1926\">Documents relating to school uniforms, daily clothing, and personal care expenses<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2005\"><strong data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2005\">Medical reports demonstrating special care needs of the child (if any)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2093\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Investigations_Regarding_the_Social_and_Economic_Conditions_of_the_Parties\"><\/span>4. Investigations Regarding the Social and Economic Conditions of the Parties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2185\"><strong data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2134\">Social and economic status reports<\/strong> prepared by the police or local headman (muhtar)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2285\"><strong data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2283\">Records prepared by law enforcement authorities identifying the parties\u2019 standard of living<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2393\"><strong data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2315\">Statements of witnesses<\/strong>, such as neighbors, colleagues, or individuals from the close social circle<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2467\"><strong data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2434\">Social investigation reports (SIR)<\/strong> prepared by family court experts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2547\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Additional_Evidence_Showing_Living_Standards_and_Spending_Capacity\"><\/span>5. Additional Evidence Showing Living Standards and Spending Capacity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2618\"><strong data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2616\">Electricity, water, natural gas, internet, and telephone bills<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2692\"><strong data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2690\">Lease agreements and apartment maintenance (dues) payment records<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2782\"><strong data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2722\">Transportation expenses<\/strong> (public transportation costs or vehicle-related expenses)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2909\"><strong data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2842\">Documents relating to holiday and travel expenditures<\/strong> (which may assist the judge in assessing the standard of living)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2986\"><strong data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2986\">Accounting records or budget tables showing mandatory monthly expenses<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3048\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Evidence_Relating_to_Fault_For_Poverty_Alimony\"><\/span>6. Evidence Relating to Fault (For Poverty Alimony)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3102\"><strong data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3100\">Final divorce judgment and fault distribution<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3179\"><strong data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3125\">Digital evidence<\/strong>, such as WhatsApp messages, SMS records, and emails<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3206\"><strong data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3204\">Witness statements<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3292\"><strong data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3292\">Law enforcement reports or documents relating to assault or complaints (if any)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3500\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Through the examination of these documents and findings, the court aims to determine an <strong data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3499\">alimony amount that is fair, proportionate, and consistent with the actual economic realities of the parties<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Duration_of_Alimony_in_Turkey\"><\/span>What Is the Duration of Alimony in Turkey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-&#091;46px&#093; justify-start\">\n<p data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"439\">The <strong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"101\">duration of alimony in Turkey<\/strong> varies depending on the <strong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"145\">type of alimony<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"183\">circumstances of the parties<\/strong>, and the <strong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"237\">conditions set out in the court decision<\/strong>. The Turkish Civil Code provides <strong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"315\">different rules for each type of alimony<\/strong>. Therefore, the question <strong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"384\">\u201cHow long does alimony last in Turkey?\u201d<\/strong> must be assessed <strong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"438\">separately for each alimony type<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"494\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Duration_of_Spousel_Support_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"494\">1. Duration of Spousel Support in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"724\"><strong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"515\">Spousel support in Turkey is awarded in favor of the faultless or less-faulty spouse who will fall into poverty as a result of divorce<\/strong>. The duration of <strong>spousal maintenance in Turkey<\/strong> is determined according to the following principles:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"784\">\u27a1\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"784\">As a rule, spousal maintenance<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"784\">in Turkey is indefinite.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"976\">Under the <strong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"818\">Turkish Civil Code<\/strong>, no fixed time limit is imposed on <strong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"784\">spousal maintenance<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"784\">in Turkey<\/strong>. However, <strong data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"949\">if a specific duration is stipulated in a mutual divorce protocol<\/strong>, the judge may approve it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1042\">\u27a1\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1042\">Cases where spousel support automatically ends in Turkey:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1086\"><strong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1084\">Remarriage of the alimony recipient<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1122\"><strong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1120\">Death of one of the parties<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1189\"><strong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1187\">The recipient living as if married without formal marriage<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1238\"><strong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1236\">The recipient no longer being in poverty<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1302\"><strong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1302\">Abuse of rights (Article 176\/3 of the Turkish Civil Code)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1370\">\u27a1\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1370\">Termination of spousel support by court decision in Turkey:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1413\"><strong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1411\">Loss of the payer\u2019s ability to pay<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1459\"><strong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1457\">The recipient starting to earn income<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1526\"><strong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1526\">Changes in the social and economic conditions of the parties<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1626\">In such cases, <strong data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1625\">either party may file a lawsuit requesting the removal or reduction of spousal support in Turkey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1703\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Duration_of_Child_Support_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1703\">2. Duration of Child Support in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"2200\">The <strong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1748\">duration of child support in Turkey<\/strong> is considered an obligation aimed at <strong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1843\">protecting the child and ensuring healthy development<\/strong>, and it generally continues <strong data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1909\">until the child reaches adulthood<\/strong>. Pursuant to the Turkish Civil Code, participation alimony remains valid <strong data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2073\">throughout the period during which the child requires education, care, and supervision<\/strong>, and may be <strong data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2122\">increased, reduced, or abolished<\/strong> depending on the parents\u2019 financial situation and the child\u2019s changing needs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2289\">\u27a1\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2289\">Child support in Turkey continues until the child reaches the age of 18.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2383\"><strong>Child maintenance in Turkey<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2382\">automatically ends when the child becomes an adult (18 years old)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2403\">\u27a1\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2403\">Exceptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2654\"><strong data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2445\">If the child\u2019s education continues:<\/strong> If the child is pursuing <strong data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2509\">university or vocational education<\/strong>, child maintenance in Turkey may continue throughout the education period (<strong data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2650\">Court of Cassation precedents allow alimony claims as long as education continues<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2766\"><strong data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2710\">If the child has a physical or mental disability:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2744\">Alimony may continue for life<\/strong> for a disabled child.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2847\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Duration_of_Temporary_Alimony_Precautionary_Alimony_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2847\">3. Duration of Temporary Alimony (Precautionary Alimony) in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"3068\"><strong data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2870\">Temporary alimony in Turkey<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2907\">provisional form of alimony<\/strong> ordered while the divorce case is ongoing. <strong data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"2999\">Temporary alimony in Turkey is request-based<\/strong>, and the judge does not rule on it ex officio if no request is made.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3142\">\u27a1\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3142\">Temporary alimony in Turkey continues until the divorce case becomes final.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3380\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Once the <strong data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3186\">divorce judgment is finalized<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3228\">temporary alimony automatically ends<\/strong>. Upon finalization, the court may decide that <strong data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3347\">temporary alimony be converted into poverty alimony or child support<\/strong>, depending on the circumstances.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none &#091;--shadow-height:45px&#093; has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) &#091;&amp;:has(&#091;data-writing-block&#093;)&gt;*&#093;:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-&#091;calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))&#093;\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-6942aa8f-0918-8330-908b-c3744d45c175-16\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-38\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 &#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)&#093; @w-sm\/main:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)&#093; @w-lg\/main:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)&#093; px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"&#091;--thread-content-max-width:40rem&#093; @w-lg\/main:&#091;--thread-content-max-width:48rem&#093; mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal &#091;.text-message+&amp;&#093;:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"c5b68337-0080-41e8-9c8d-8d332293adb1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-&#091;1px&#093;\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h4 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"90\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Duration_of_Assistance_Alimony_in_Turkey_Kinship_Alimony_Not_Between_Spouses\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"90\">4. Duration of Assistance Alimony in Turkey (Kinship Alimony, Not Between Spouses)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"512\"><strong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"124\">Assistance alimony in Turkey<\/strong> is a type of alimony regulated under the <strong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"188\">Turkish Civil Code<\/strong>, referring to the <strong data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"259\" data-is-only-node=\"\">obligation of financially capable family members<\/strong> to provide <strong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"294\">subsistence support<\/strong> to their <strong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"344\">ascendants, descendants, or siblings<\/strong> when the person requesting assistance <strong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"405\">falls into poverty<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"462\">Assistance alimony is distinct from divorce alimony<\/strong> and does not arise from the marital relationship.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"582\"><strong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"580\">It may be awarded as long as the need for support continues.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"749\"><strong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"647\">No specific duration is determined for assistance alimony;<\/strong> it continues <strong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"730\">depending on the poverty status of the mother, father, or sibling<\/strong> receiving support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-&#091;46px&#093; justify-start\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"71\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"71\">In Summary, How Many Years Does Divorce Alimony Last in Turkey?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"502\">\n<thead data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"111\">\n<tr data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"111\">\n<th data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"95\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"94\">Type of Alimony<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"111\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"109\">Duration<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"502\">\n<tr data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"206\">\n<td data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"144\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"143\">Spousel Support in Turkey<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"206\">Indefinite; may be terminated if circumstances change.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"347\">\n<td data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"251\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"250\">Child Support in Turkey<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"347\">Generally until the age of 18; extended if education continues or in case of disability.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"439\">\n<td data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"390\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"389\">Temporary Alimony (Interim Alimony)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"439\">Until the divorce decision becomes final.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"502\">\n<td data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"465\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"464\">Assistance Alimony in Turkey<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"502\">As long as poverty continues.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"745\"><strong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"589\">In Turkey, the duration and amount of divorce alimony are determined by the judge<\/strong> by taking into account the <strong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"659\">financial circumstances of the parties<\/strong>, their <strong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"690\">standards of living<\/strong>, and the <strong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"742\">needs that may arise after the divorce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"1009\"><strong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"776\">In the event of a dispute<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"820\">documents submitted by the parties<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"851\">income\u2013expense statements<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"922\">social and economic assessment reports requested by the court<\/strong> play a <strong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"947\" data-is-only-node=\"\">critical role<\/strong> in determining both the <strong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1006\">amount and duration of alimony in Turkey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1213\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Ultimately, <strong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1100\">the judge decides on the duration and amount of divorce alimony in Turkey<\/strong> in accordance with the <strong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1147\">principle of equity<\/strong>, based on the <strong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1212\">specific circumstances of each individual<\/strong> case.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1213\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\">\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"70\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_DOES_A_JUDGE_CONSIDER_WHEN_DETERMINING_ALIMONY_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"70\">WHAT DOES A JUDGE CONSIDER WHEN DETERMINING ALIMONY IN TURKEY?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"585\"><strong data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"204\">The answer to the question of what a judge considers when determining alimony in Turkey depends on the type of alimony involved.<\/strong> Under the Turkish Civil Code, <strong data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"359\">there are three types of alimony in Turkey: interim alimony, spousel support, and child support.<\/strong> When<strong> determining the amount of alimony in Turkey<\/strong>, the judge takes into account <strong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"543\">divorce alimony conditions, the economic circumstances of the parties, and the best interests of the child<\/strong>, applying a multi-dimensional assessment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"717\">Below, <strong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"716\">the essential criteria evaluated by the judge according to each type of alimony in Turkey are systematically explained<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"717\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\">\n<h3 data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"803\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_Criteria_Does_the_Judge_Consider_for_Temprorary_Alimony_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"803\">1. What Criteria Does the Judge Consider for Temprorary Alimony in Turkey?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"1056\"><strong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"904\">Interim alimony in Turkey is a temporary type of alimony granted during the divorce proceedings<\/strong> to protect the economically weaker spouse and the joint children. <strong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1056\">This alimony is request-based and must be claimed when the divorce case is filed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1154\">The <strong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1078\">main factors<\/strong> considered by the judge when <strong>determining temporary alimony in Turkey<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1314\"><strong data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1208\">The Social and Economic Status of the Spouses:<\/strong> The parties\u2019 <strong>income levels, assets, living standards, and overall economic power<\/strong> are assessed together.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1492\"><strong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1356\">The Status of the Family Residence:<\/strong> Who continues to live in the family home, whether there is <strong>a rental expense<\/strong>, and <strong>the housing conditions of the parties<\/strong> are important.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1634\"><strong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1531\">The Needs of the Joint Children:<\/strong> Expenses related to <strong>nutrition, housing, education, healthcare, and social life<\/strong> are taken into account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1959\"><strong data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1714\">When assessing income, the judge does not limit the review to salary alone<\/strong>; rental income, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/business-law-in-turkey\/\"><strong>commercial earnings<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/corporate-law-in-turkey\/\"><strong>company partnerships<\/strong><\/a>, and other financial resources are also considered. <strong data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1897\">Low living expenses of the alimony obligor (such as not paying rent)<\/strong> are evaluated to determine the <strong data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1958\">actual financial capacity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2045\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_Criteria_Does_the_Judge_Consider_for_Spousel_Support_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2045\">2. What Criteria Does the Judge Consider for Spousel Support in Turkey?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2271\"><strong data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2148\">Spousen support in Turkey is paid to the spouse who will fall into poverty as a result of divorce<\/strong>, in proportion to the other spouse\u2019s financial capacity. <strong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2271\">This type of alimony may be awarded for an indefinite period.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2469\">Even if the <strong data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2361\">amount of divorce alimony is determined in a consensual divorce protocol<\/strong>, pursuant to <strong data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2416\">Article 184 of the Turkish Civil Code<\/strong>, it becomes valid <strong data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2468\">only if approved by the judge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2563\">The <strong data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2491\">main factors<\/strong> considered by the judge when <strong>determining spousel maintenance in Turkey<\/strong> are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2676\"><strong data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2592\">Fault of the Parties:<\/strong> The spouse requesting alimony must not be more at fault than the alimony obligor.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2825\"><strong data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2725\">Financial Capacity of the Alimony Obligor:<\/strong> Salary, additional income, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/real-estate-law-in-turkey\/\"><strong>real estate income<\/strong><\/a>, and commercial profits are evaluated collectively.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2996\"><strong data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2869\">Basic Needs of the Alimony Recipient:<\/strong> Mandatory expenses such as food, housing (rent, electricity, water, heating), healthcare, and transportation are considered.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3131\"><strong data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3035\">Situation of the Joint Children:<\/strong> The impact of the children\u2019s education, healthcare, and social expenses on alimony is assessed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3215\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_Criteria_Does_the_Judge_Consider_for_Child_Support_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3215\">3. What Criteria Does the Judge Consider for Child Support in Turkey?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3508\"><strong data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3323\">Child support in Turkey is requested from the parent who does not have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/child-custody-in-turkey\/\">child custody in Turkey<\/a><\/strong>, to cover all care and education expenses of the joint children. <strong data-start=\"3389\" data-end=\"3508\">This alimony is related to public order and may be awarded by the judge ex officio (on the court\u2019s own initiative).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3510\" data-end=\"3604\">The <strong data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3530\">main factors<\/strong> considered by the judge when <strong>determining child support in Turkey<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3765\"><strong data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3648\">The Child\u2019s Basic and Special Needs:<\/strong> Education, healthcare, nutrition, clothing, transportation, social activities, and housing are examined in detail.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3768\" data-end=\"3899\"><strong data-start=\"3768\" data-end=\"3811\">Economic Status of the Alimony Obligor:<\/strong> Income level, employment status, assets, and living standards are evaluated together.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3902\" data-end=\"4048\"><strong data-start=\"3902\" data-end=\"3960\">Protection of the Child\u2019s Existing Standard of Living:<\/strong> The aim is to preserve, as much as possible, the child\u2019s pre-divorce living conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4292\">In essence, the core answer to the question of what a judge considers when determining alimony is<strong data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4292\"> to establish a balance between the parties\u2019 financial capacities and needs, <\/strong>while primarily <strong>protecting the best interests of the child.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4294\" data-end=\"4306\">Accordingly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4310\" data-end=\"4380\"><strong data-start=\"4310\" data-end=\"4378\">Interim alimony and poverty alimony in Turkey are request-based.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4383\" data-end=\"4484\"><strong data-start=\"4383\" data-end=\"4482\">Child support in Turkey is related to public order and may be assessed ex officio by the judge.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4486\" data-end=\"4850\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">When ruling on alimony in Turkey, <strong data-start=\"4520\" data-end=\"4562\">the judge conducts a holistic analysis<\/strong> <strong>of social and economic assessment reports, income documents, records showing the child\u2019s expenses, and all other evidence. <\/strong>Considering economic fluctuations, the alimony amount may be increased annually or re-adjusted in line with changes in the parties\u2019 financial circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bosanma-davasi-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-us_800_400 wp-image-3114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bosanma-davasi-800x223.jpg\" alt=\"divorce compensation in Turkey\" width=\"800\" height=\"223\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"62\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_MUCH_OF_A_SALARY_IS_PAID_AS_ALIMONY_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span>HOW MUCH OF A SALARY IS PAID AS ALIMONY IN TURKEY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"541\">There is <strong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"128\">no fixed ratio, percentage, or mathematical formula<\/strong> under the <strong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"161\">Turkish Civil Code<\/strong> to answer the question <em data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"243\">\u201c<\/em><em><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"62\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">How Much of a Salary Is Paid as Spousal Support in Turkey?<\/strong><\/em><em data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"243\">\u201d<\/em> This is because<strong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"329\">\u00a0alimony in Turkey is determined at the judge\u2019s discretion<\/strong>, based on the <strong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"405\">specific economic and personal circumstances of each case<\/strong>. The judge evaluates the <strong data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"540\">facts of the case, the social and economic conditions of the parties, and the needs arising after divorce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none &#091;--shadow-height:45px&#093; has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) &#091;&amp;:has(&#091;data-writing-block&#093;)&gt;*&#093;:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-&#091;calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))&#093;\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-6942aa8f-0918-8330-908b-c3744d45c175-19\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-44\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 &#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)&#093; @w-sm\/main:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)&#093; @w-lg\/main:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)&#093; px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"&#091;--thread-content-max-width:40rem&#093; @w-lg\/main:&#091;--thread-content-max-width:48rem&#093; mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal &#091;.text-message+&amp;&#093;:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"bf9a64c8-736b-4fde-b065-7f044c27fa7d\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-&#091;1px&#093;\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h3 data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"608\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Determination_of_Spousel_Support_Amount_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"608\">1. Determination of Spousel Support Amount in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Spousal support in Turkey\u00a0is awarded to enable the spouse who will fall into poverty after divorce to maintain a basic standard of living.<\/strong> When determining this type of alimony, <strong>the judge considers the following factors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"915\"><strong>Whether the spouse requesting alimony will fall into poverty after divorce,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"965\"><strong>The income and assets of the alimony obligor,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1006\"><strong>The living standards of the parties,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1096\"><strong>Whether the alimony amount would impose an excessive financial burden on the obligor,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1166\"><strong>The economic balance maintained by the parties during the marriage.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1243\">Although <strong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1230\">there is no fixed percentage in judicial practice<\/strong>, in general:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1309\">Spousel maintenance in Turkey is often set at <strong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1307\">approximately 25% of the salary.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1488\">However, if the alimony obligor has <strong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1369\">additional income<\/strong> such as rental income, interest income, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/company-types-in-turkey\/\"><strong>company formation<\/strong><\/a> <strong>earnings<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1487\">this rate may increase to 50% or even higher<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1752\"><strong data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1502\">For example; <\/strong>for a person earning <strong data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1550\">50,000 TRY per month<\/strong>, spousel maintenance is commonly awarded in the range of <strong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1625\">10,000\u201312,500 TRY<\/strong>. If the person also has regular rental income or other steady earnings, the spousel support amount may rise to <strong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1751\">20,000 TRY or more<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1817\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Determination_of_Child_Support_Amount_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1817\">2. Determination of Child Support Amount in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"2045\"><strong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1870\">Child support (participation alimony) in Turkey<\/strong> is determined to cover all basic expenses of the child, including <strong>education, healthcare, housing, nutrition, and social life.<\/strong> When setting this amount, the judge prioritizes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2083\"><strong>The best interests of the child,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2126\"><strong>The economic capacity of both parents,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2162\"><strong>The child\u2019s standard of living,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2219\"><strong>A realistic assessment of the child\u2019s actual expenses.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2410\">For this reason, <strong data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2305\">there is no salary-based percentage for child support in Turkey<\/strong>. The amount is calculated <strong data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2409\">entirely based on the child\u2019s needs and the parents\u2019 financial capacities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2489\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Income_and_Economic_Factors_Considered_by_the_Judge_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2489\">3. Income and Economic Factors Considered by the Judge in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"864\">When determining alimony in Turkey, the judge evaluates the <strong data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"100\">entire income potential of the parties<\/strong>, not merely their insured or registered salary. In this context, <strong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"189\">all types of income<\/strong> are taken into account, including <strong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"269\">wages, bonuses, and compensation payments (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/collection-of-footballers-debts\/\">professional athlete receivables<\/a>, compensation arising from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/\">medical malpractice<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/maritime-labor-law-in-turkey\/\">seafarers\u2019 claims<\/a>, etc.)<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"418\">rental or real estate income<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"452\">income derived from vehicles<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"489\">interest and investment returns<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"523\">earnings from secondary jobs<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"581\">profit shares obtained from company partnerships<\/strong>. In addition, a person\u2019s assets are assessed not only based on their current value but also on the economic benefit they generate. Therefore, when determining the amount of alimony in Turkey, <strong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"863\">the individual\u2019s overall economic capacity, rather than salary alone, is taken as the basis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1694\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In setting the alimony amount in Turkey, the judge evaluates both <strong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"959\">the fundamental principles of law<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1006\">the specific circumstances of the case<\/strong> together. In this framework, the <strong data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1063\">principle of equity<\/strong> is given primary importance, meaning that the decision must be <strong data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1148\">fair and balanced<\/strong>. It is essential not only that the alimony obligor is not placed under excessive financial strain, but also that the party requesting alimony is able to <strong data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1361\">maintain a minimum standard of living after the divorce<\/strong>. Where applicable, <strong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1442\">the best interests of the children are always prioritized<\/strong>, and care is taken to ensure that their <strong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1544\">education, healthcare, and social needs are not disrupted<\/strong>. Overall, the main objective is to <strong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1693\">preserve, as far as possible, the standard of living to which the parties were accustomed during the marriage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3241\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_Percentage_of_Salary_Is_Alimony_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3241\">4. What Percentage of Salary Is Alimony in Turkey?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3473\">In practice, <strong data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3332\">spousel support in Turkey is often set between 20% and 25% of the salary<\/strong>, but this is <strong data-start=\"3346\" data-end=\"3367\">not a strict rule<\/strong>. Depending on additional income and assets, the rate may increase to <strong data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3470\">50% or decrease significantly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3648\"><strong data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3492\">Child support<\/strong>, on the other hand, <strong data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3560\">is not calculated as a percentage of salary<\/strong>, but rather based on the <strong data-start=\"3586\" data-end=\"3647\">actual needs of the child and the parents\u2019 economic power<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3650\" data-end=\"3877\">Since alimony is a <strong data-start=\"3669\" data-end=\"3694\">modifiable obligation<\/strong>, if there is a <strong data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3772\">significant change in the parties\u2019 financial circumstances<\/strong>, an application may be made to the court to <strong data-start=\"3817\" data-end=\"3876\">increase, decrease, or completely terminate the alimony<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3879\" data-end=\"4179\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong>In determining alimony within the Turkish legal system<\/strong>, judges apply the principle of equity in order to achieve a fair balance between the parties. The goal is <strong>to prevent the obligor from facing undue financial hardship<\/strong> while ensuring the recipient and any children can sustain <strong>a reasonable standard of living after the marriage is dissolved.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-&#091;46px&#093; justify-start\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\"><strong>Example Calculation Table for Alimony in Turkey Based on Salary<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Monthly Income (TRY)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Average Alimony Amount (TRY)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Percentage (%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>20,000<\/td>\n<td>4,000 \u2013 5,000<\/td>\n<td>20 \u2013 25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>30,000<\/td>\n<td>6,000 \u2013 7,500<\/td>\n<td>20 \u2013 25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>40,000<\/td>\n<td>8,000 \u2013 10,000<\/td>\n<td>20 \u2013 25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>50,000<\/td>\n<td>10,000 \u2013 12,500<\/td>\n<td>20 \u2013 25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>60,000<\/td>\n<td>12,000 \u2013 15,000<\/td>\n<td>20 \u2013 25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>70,000<\/td>\n<td>14,000 \u2013 17,500<\/td>\n<td>20 \u2013 25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>80,000<\/td>\n<td>16,000 \u2013 20,000<\/td>\n<td>20 \u2013 25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>90,000<\/td>\n<td>18,000 \u2013 22,500<\/td>\n<td>20 \u2013 25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>100,000<\/td>\n<td>20,000 \u2013 25,000<\/td>\n<td>20 \u2013 25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ENFORCEMENT_OF_ALIMONY_DECISIONS_AND_THE_OBJECTION_PROCESS_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span>ENFORCEMENT OF ALIMONY DECISIONS AND THE OBJECTION PROCESS IN TURKEY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"898\">In <strong data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"104\">divorce cases in Turkey<\/strong>, the enforcement of<strong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"182\"> alimony decisions<\/strong> and the procedures for objecting to such decisions are subject to <strong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"325\">different legal rules depending on the type of alimony awarded<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"384\">Interim alimony (temporary spousal support in Turkey)<\/strong> is granted to meet the <strong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"484\">temporary needs of the parties while the divorce proceedings are ongoing<\/strong> and is collected through <strong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"577\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/debt-enforcement-in-turkey\/\">enforcement proceedings<\/a> without a court judgment<\/strong>. As it is in the nature of an <strong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"628\">interim decision<\/strong>, either party may request a <strong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"673\">modification<\/strong> by claiming that the amount is <strong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"734\">excessive or insufficient<\/strong>. If new documents are submitted or if there is a change in economic circumstances, the court may <strong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"897\">increase, decrease, or completely abolish the interim alimony<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1613\"><strong data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"947\">Spousal support in Turkey <\/strong>and <strong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"997\">child support in Turkey<\/strong>\u00a0awarded together with the final divorce judgment are considered <strong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1096\">judgments with executory force<\/strong> and are enforced through <strong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1185\">enforcement proceedings with a court judgment<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1223\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Direct objection is not possible<\/strong> for these types of alimony; however, <strong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1303\">a separate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/file-a-lawsuit-in-turkey\/\">lawsuit may always be filed in Turkey<\/a><\/strong> requesting an <strong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1364\">increase or reduction of alimony<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1413\">Significant changes in the parties\u2019 incomes<\/strong>, such as <strong data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1522\">loss of employment, health problems, new financial obligations, or changes in living conditions<\/strong>, are decisive factors taken into account by the court when reassessing the alimony amount.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"2068\">After an alimony decision is enforced, it is <strong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1698\">frequently encountered in practice<\/strong> that the alimony obligor attempts to <strong data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1790\">avoid payment by transferring or concealing assets<\/strong>. In such cases, the alimony creditor has the right to <strong data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1890\">file <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/stolen-inheritance-and-fraudulent-conveyance\/\">a sham transaction lawsuit<\/a><\/strong>, including <strong data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1962\">actions for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/title-deed-cancellation-and-registration-lawsuit\/\">cancellation and registration of title deeds<\/a><\/strong>, by alleging that the debtor\u2019s transactions are <strong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2067\">fraudulent and intended to evade alimony obligations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2606\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In practice, actions such as <strong data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2148\">encumbering immovable property with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/mortgage-in-turkey\/\">mortgages<\/a><\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2195\">showing fictitious sales to third parties<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2247\">placing collusive seizures on bank accounts<\/strong> are often regarded as transactions <strong data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2309\">aimed at asset evasion<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2382\">identification and neutralization of such unlawful dispositions<\/strong> require expertise in both <strong data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2448\">enforcement law and real estate law<\/strong>. Therefore, in Turkey, <strong data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2570\">receiving legal assistance from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/real-estate-lawyer-in-turkey\/\">a lawyer specialized in real estate law<\/a> is of great importance<\/strong> in alimony enforcement proceedings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_IS_INDEFINITE_ALIMONY_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span>WHAT IS INDEFINITE ALIMONY IN TURKEY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"116\">I<\/span><strong data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"116\">ndefinite alimony in Turkey<\/strong>\u00a0refers to <strong>a type of spousal support in Turkey<\/strong> that is ordered to be paid by one spouse to the other when the financially weaker spouse is expected to fall into poverty after divorce. <strong>For indefinite spousal support in Turkey to be awarded<\/strong>, several legal conditions must be met cumulatively. These conditions are as follows:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"503\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_One_of_the_Parties_Must_File_a_Request\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"503\">1. One of the Parties Must File a Request<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"715\">In Turkey, indefinite alimony is a <strong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"603\">claim-based (request-dependent) type of spousal support<\/strong>. The court <strong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"663\">cannot rule on indefinite alimony ex officio<\/strong> unless one of the parties explicitly requests it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"871\">In addition, the spouse requesting alimony <strong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"803\">must clearly specify the amount claimed<\/strong>. The judge <strong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"870\">cannot award a higher amount than what is requested<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"936\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_Requesting_Spouse_Must_Not_Be_More_at_Fault\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"936\">2. The Requesting Spouse Must Not Be More at Fault<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1258\">The spouse requesting <strong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1005\">indefinite spousal support in Turkey<\/strong> must <strong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1035\">not be more at fault<\/strong> than the other spouse. In other words, <strong data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1164\">the spouse who bears greater fault in the divorce cannot benefit from poverty alimony<\/strong>. If the requesting spouse is found to be more at fault, the alimony request will be rejected.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1320\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Requesting_Spouse_Must_Fall_into_Poverty\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1320\">3. The Requesting Spouse Must Fall into Poverty<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1544\">When assessing <strong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1369\">indefinite alimony in Turkey<\/strong>, the court evaluates whether the requesting spouse will <strong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1447\">fall into poverty<\/strong>, taking into account their <strong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1541\">financial situation, income level, assets, and ability to work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1735\">Poverty does not need to be extreme or absolute. It is sufficient that the requesting spouse <strong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1734\">lacks the financial capacity to maintain the standard of living enjoyed during the marriage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1828\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_Alimony_Must_Be_Proportionate_to_the_Paying_Spouses_Financial_Capacity\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1828\">4. The Alimony Must Be Proportionate to the Paying Spouse\u2019s Financial Capacity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"2199\">The amount of <strong data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1889\">indefinite spousal support in Turkey<\/strong> is determined primarily based on the <strong data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1984\">financial capacity of the spouse who will pay alimony<\/strong>. An indefinite alimony obligation <strong data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2095\">cannot be imposed on a spouse whose economic situation does not allow it<\/strong>. The alimony amount must be <strong data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2198\">fair, proportionate, and compatible with the parties\u2019 economic balance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2262\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Legal_Background_of_Indefinite_Alimony_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2262\">5. Legal Background of Indefinite Alimony in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2540\">Under Article 144 of the former <strong data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2326\">Turkish Civil Code No. 743<\/strong>, spousal maintenance in Turkey was previously <strong data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2402\">limited to a maximum period of one year<\/strong>. According to this regulation, if the faultless spouse fell into serious poverty, <strong>alimony could only be awarded<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2537\">for up to one year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2842\">However, with the legislative amendment dated <strong data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2602\">04.05.1988<\/strong>, which entered into force on <strong data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2646\">12.05.1988<\/strong>, a new regulation was introduced establishing that <strong>spousal maintenance in Turkey<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2747\">would be granted indefinitely<\/strong>. Since that date, <strong data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2806\">indefinite spousal support in Turkey<\/strong> has been the applicable legal rule.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2882\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_International_Perspective\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2882\">6. International Perspective<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"3285\">From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/turkish-citizenship\/\"><strong>a comparative law<\/strong><\/a> perspective, <strong data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2960\">indefinite divorce alimony in Turkey<\/strong> is <strong data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3020\">generally not accepted in many foreign legal systems<\/strong>. In most countries, spousal support following divorce is <strong data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3118\">limited to a specific period of time<\/strong>. As a result, the Turkish system of <strong data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3195\">indefinite spousal support in Turkey<\/strong> is often considered <strong data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3248\">stricter and more burdensome<\/strong> compared to international practices.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3734\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In conclusion, <strong data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3357\">indefinite alimony in Turkey<\/strong> is a crucial legal mechanism designed to protect the spouse who becomes financially disadvantaged after divorce. However, factors such as <strong data-start=\"3496\" data-end=\"3533\">the existence of a formal request<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3570\">the parties\u2019 fault distribution<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3632\">whether the requesting spouse will fall into poverty<\/strong> play a decisive role in determining both <strong data-start=\"3674\" data-end=\"3733\">entitlement and the amount of alimony in Turkey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IS_IT_POSSIBLE_TO_GET_A_DIVORCE_WITHOUT_ALIMONY_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span><strong>IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET A DIVORCE WITHOUT ALIMONY IN TURKEY?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Turkey, alimony in divorce cases\u2014<strong>particularly poverty alimony and other types of alimony<\/strong>\u2014is decided by taking various circumstances into account. However, in certain exceptional situations, <strong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"278\">no alimony is awarded<\/strong>, and a <strong data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"330\">divorce without alimony becomes possible<\/strong>. Especially when assessed from the perspective of situations that may operate against men, <strong>the circumstances in which alimony will not be ordered can be listed as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"554\"><strong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"554\">Extramarital Relationship of the Wife: <\/strong>If it is proven that <strong>the wife had a relationship with another person during the marriage<\/strong>, this may justify <strong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"686\">not awarding alimony in Turkey<\/strong>. When one spouse fails to fulfill marital obligations, <strong>that spouse is deemed at fault.<\/strong> In such cases, the obligation to pay alimony to the other spouse may be questioned, and a <strong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"916\">divorce without alimony may be granted in Turkey<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"955\">The Wife Being at Fault: <\/strong>If the wife is found to be <strong>at fault in the events leading to the breakdown of the marriage<\/strong>, <strong>her right to claim alimony may be eliminated.<\/strong> Granting alimony to the spouse who is responsible for the fundamental reasons for the divorce is generally considered <strong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1237\">legally inappropriate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1290\"><strong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1290\">The Wife\u2019s Strong Financial Situation: <\/strong>If the wife has a <strong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1343\">higher income than her husband<\/strong>, her right to claim alimony may be limited. Where the wife has <strong>a sufficient level of income to sustain her life independently after the divorce<\/strong>, the court may decide on a <strong data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1542\">divorce without alimony<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1610\"><strong data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1610\">Extramarital Relationship or Other Sources of Income: <\/strong>If the wife <strong>begins living in<\/strong> <strong>an extramarital relationship after alimony has been awarded<\/strong>, or starts earning additional income such as <strong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1762\">rental income<\/strong>, this may constitute grounds for <strong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1835\">the reduction or removal of alimony<\/strong>. Under the Turkish Civil Code, <strong>the continuation of poverty alimony depends on the persistence of the recipient\u2019s state of poverty.<\/strong> If the recipient acquires <strong>new income<\/strong> or their financial situation improves to the extent that poverty no longer exists, continuation of alimony is <strong data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2139\">not legally mandatory<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2225\"><strong data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2225\">Loss of Employment or Decrease in Income of the Alimony-Paying Husband: <\/strong>If the husband, who is the alimony obligor, <strong data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2336\">loses his job or experiences a significant reduction in income<\/strong>, he may face serious difficulty in paying alimony. <strong>This situation may be accepted as a valid reason for the<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2471\">non-payment of alimony<\/strong>. If the obligor\u2019s financial condition deteriorates to the point where payment is no longer possible, the court may decide <strong data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2618\">not to order alimony<\/strong>, <strong>resulting in a divorce without alimony.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"3041\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Each alimony decision varies depending on the <strong data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2750\">specific circumstances of the case<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2797\">economic conditions of the parties<\/strong>. In Turkey, <strong>situations warranting a divorce without alimony<\/strong> commonly include<strong> the wife being at fault, having additional income sources, engaging in an extramarital relationship, or the alimony obligor lacking sufficient financial capacity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/anlasmali-bosanma-sureci.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-us_800_400 wp-image-4241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/anlasmali-bosanma-sureci-800x250.jpg\" alt=\"material compensation in divorce\" width=\"800\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_IS_THE_ALIMONY_INCREASE_RATE_CALCULATED_FOR_2026_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span><strong>HOW IS THE ALIMONY INCREASE RATE CALCULATED FOR 2026 IN TURKEY?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"439\">The <strong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"122\">alimony increase rate for 2026 in Turkey<\/strong>, as in previous years, is determined based on <strong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"220\">official inflation data and economic indicators<\/strong>. When setting the increase rate, courts generally rely on the <strong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"320\">Consumer Price Index (CPI \/ T\u00dcFE)<\/strong>. This method has long been accepted as the <strong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"438\">standard approach in the case law of the Court of Cassation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"825\"><strong>The amount of\u00a0alimony in Turkey<\/strong> ordered by the court\u2014either <strong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"543\">during divorce proceedings<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"591\">after the divorce judgment becomes final<\/strong>\u2014may become insufficient over time due to changing economic conditions. <strong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"676\">Inflation<\/strong>, increases in the <strong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"713\">cost of living<\/strong>, and rising <strong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"782\">education, healthcare, and care expenses of children<\/strong> may necessitate a reassessment of alimony.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"1082\">In such cases,<strong> the party receiving spousal support in Turkey<\/strong> may file an <strong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"932\">alimony increase lawsuit<\/strong> to request an update of the existing alimony amount. When evaluating the request for an increase, <strong>the court takes into account the following factors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1118\"><strong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1115\">CPI (T\u00dcFE) increase rates<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1185\"><strong data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1182\">The current economic and social conditions of the parties<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1252\"><strong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1249\">The increased needs of the child or the alimony recipient<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1307\"><strong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1304\">The financial capacity of the alimony obligor<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1433\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">and accordingly increases<strong> the alimony amount for<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1376\">2026 in Turkey<\/strong> in a manner that is <strong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1432\">fair and compliant with the law<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"84\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Justified_Grounds_For_Filing_An_Alimony_Increase_Lawsuit_In_Turkey\"><\/span>What Are The Justified Grounds For Filing An Alimony Increase Lawsuit In Turkey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"494\">An <strong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"132\">alimony increase lawsuit in Turkey<\/strong> may be filed when the existing alimony amount becomes <strong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"237\">insufficient under current economic conditions<\/strong>. Within the framework of the <strong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"289\">Turkish Civil Code<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"351\">settled case law of the Court of Cassation<\/strong>, the following situations are accepted as <strong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"415\">justified grounds<\/strong> for increasing <strong data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"460\">divorce alimony in Turkey<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"493\">spousal support in Turkey<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"494\"><strong data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"552\">Depreciation of Money (Effect of Inflation): <\/strong>Due to inflation, the <strong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"614\">purchasing power of money decreases<\/strong>, which may cause the existing alimony to become inadequate to meet basic needs. In such cases, <strong data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"761\">updating the alimony amount is legally possible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"814\"><strong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"814\">Economic Crisis and Increased Living Costs: <\/strong><strong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"840\">Economic fluctuations<\/strong>, significant increases in the <strong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"889\">cost of living<\/strong>, and rising <strong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"924\">essential expenses<\/strong> constitute important reasons that may necessitate an increase in alimony.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1053\"><strong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1053\">Financial Improvement of the Alimony Obligant: <\/strong>If the <strong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1099\">alimony obligor\u2019s income increases<\/strong>, such as through a <strong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1135\">salary raise<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1164\">starting a new business<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1191\">earning rental income<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1216\">growth in assets<\/strong>, these developments may serve as valid grounds for an alimony increase.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1361\"><strong data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1361\">Emergence of New or Increased Expenses of the Alimony Recipient: <\/strong>An increase in the needs of the <strong data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1434\">alimony recipient or the joint child<\/strong>\u2014including <strong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1471\">higher education costs<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1496\">healthcare expenses<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1515\">housing costs<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1547\">special education needs<\/strong>\u2014may require the alimony amount to be reassessed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1911\">If <strong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1621\">one or more<\/strong> of these conditions occur, <strong>the<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1688\">alimony increase rate in Turkey<\/strong> may be <strong data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1726\">re-determined by the court<\/strong>. The Turkish Civil Code allows alimony to be updated in response to changing <strong data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1838\">economic and social conditions<\/strong>, aiming to protect both parties within a <strong data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1910\">fair and equitable balance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1967\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calculation_of_the_Alimony_Increase_Amount_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1967\">Calculation of the Alimony Increase Amount in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2397\">In <strong data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1982\">Turkey<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2013\">alimony increase rate<\/strong> is generally determined in line with <strong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2074\">Yarg\u0131tay precedents<\/strong>, based on the <strong data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2125\">Producer Price Index (PPI \/ \u00dcFE)<\/strong> or the <strong data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2170\">Consumer Price Index (CPI \/ T\u00dcFE)<\/strong> announced by the <strong data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2228\">Turkish Statistical Institute (T\u00dc\u0130K)<\/strong>. However, these indices are <strong data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2284\">guiding indicators only<\/strong>, and courts may also take into account <strong data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2355\">overall economic conditions<\/strong> when determining the final increase rate.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2458\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CPI_Rate_for_Alimony_Increase_in_Turkey_in_2026\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2458\">CPI Rate for Alimony Increase in Turkey in 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2788\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The <strong data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2508\">alimony increase rate for 2026 in Turkey<\/strong> will be calculated based on the <strong data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2578\">Consumer Price Index (CPI \/ T\u00dcFE)<\/strong>. The CPI measures the <strong data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2638\">overall change in consumer prices<\/strong> compared to the previous year. This rate is a <strong data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2702\">key indicator<\/strong> for both alimony payers and recipients, as it <strong data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2787\">directly affects household budgets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"88\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_ARE_FINANCIAL_AND_MORAL_COMPENSATION_CLAIMS_REQUESTED_IN_DIVORCE_CASES_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"88\">HOW ARE FINANCIAL AND MORAL COMPENSATION CLAIMS REQUESTED IN DIVORCE CASES IN TURKEY?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"449\"><strong>Claiming financial\u00a0and moral compensation in divorce cases in Turkey<\/strong> is one of the most significant legal consequences of the divorce process. <strong>Financial<\/strong><strong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"284\">\u00a0and moral divorce compensation<\/strong> refers to the amount that the <strong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"332\">faulty spouse<\/strong> is obliged to pay in order to compensate for the <strong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"421\">losses suffered by the other spouse<\/strong> as a result of the divorce.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"761\">These types of compensation are considered <strong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"557\">ancillary (supplementary) consequences of divorce in Turkey<\/strong> and are determined primarily based on the <strong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"634\">degree of fault of the parties<\/strong>. A spouse who is <strong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"695\">fully at fault or more heavily at fault<\/strong> may be held liable to pay <strong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"760\">material and\/or moral compensation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"1130\">In <strong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"776\">Turkey<\/strong>, the nature of compensation claims and the <strong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"845\">requirements of proof<\/strong> may differ depending on whether the divorce case is <strong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"933\">uncontested (by mutual consent)<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"950\">contested<\/strong>. Particularly in <strong data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"995\">contested divorce cases<\/strong>, proving <strong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1014\">fault<\/strong> and clearly demonstrating the <strong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1064\">damage suffered<\/strong> play a decisive role in whether compensation claims are accepted.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1309\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In both uncontested and contested divorce cases in Turkey, <strong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1240\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/mediation-process-in-turkey\/\">mediation<\/a> is not a mandatory precondition<\/strong> for filing claims related to material or moral divorce compensation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none &#091;--shadow-height:45px&#093; has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) &#091;&amp;:has(&#091;data-writing-block&#093;)&gt;*&#093;:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-&#091;calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))&#093;\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-6942aa8f-0918-8330-908b-c3744d45c175-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-60\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 &#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)&#093; @w-sm\/main:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)&#093; @w-lg\/main:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)&#093; px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"&#091;--thread-content-max-width:40rem&#093; @w-lg\/main:&#091;--thread-content-max-width:48rem&#093; mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal &#091;.text-message+&amp;&#093;:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"7b185d73-8a43-49ec-a7a7-3a48e2bfce2e\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-&#091;1px&#093;\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"73\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Divorce_Compensation_in_the_Event_of_an_Uncontested_Divorce_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"73\">Divorce Compensation in the Event of an Uncontested Divorce in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"417\">In <strong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"117\">uncontested divorce cases in Turkey<\/strong>, the parties may freely determine the <strong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"201\">amount of financial and moral compensation<\/strong> by reaching a mutual agreement in advance. Within this framework, <strong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"360\">which spouse will pay divorce compensation, the amount to be paid, and the conditions of payment<\/strong> are decided based on the <strong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"416\">mutual will of the parties<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"809\">In such divorces, the <strong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"492\">conditions and amount of the divorce compensation claim in Turkey<\/strong> are entirely subject to the <strong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"549\">free will of the parties<\/strong>. However, for this agreement to be legally valid, <strong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"634\">judicial approval is mandatory<\/strong>. The judge reviews whether the divorce compensation provisions set out in the divorce protocol are <strong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"808\">fair, equitable, and compatible with the economic circumstances of the parties<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"886\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Divorce_Compensation_in_the_Event_of_a_Contested_Divorce_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"886\">Divorce Compensation in the Event of a Contested Divorce in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"1158\">In <strong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"928\">contested divorce cases in Turkey<\/strong>, a <strong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"958\">determination of fault<\/strong> must first be made in order for divorce compensation to be awarded. Fault determination refers to identifying <strong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1157\">which spouse is responsible for the events that led to the breakdown of the marriage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1385\">The <strong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1183\">degree of fault<\/strong> is the most significant factor in determining the <strong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1278\">amount of divorce compensation in Turkey<\/strong>. The spouse who is <strong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1323\">more heavily at fault<\/strong> may be ordered to pay <strong>financial <\/strong><strong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1384\">and\/or moral compensation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1833\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Compensation claims are considered <strong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1475\">ancillary (supplementary) consequences of divorce<\/strong> and may be submitted <strong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1534\">together with the divorce lawsuit<\/strong> or, if the legal conditions are met, may also be pursued as a <strong data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1616\">separate action in Turkey<\/strong>. Especially in contested divorce cases, <strong data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1740\">proving fault and demonstrating the existence and extent of the damage suffered<\/strong> play a decisive role in whether compensation claims are accepted by the court in Turkey.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"88\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Difference_Between_Financial_and_Moral_Compensation_in_Divorce_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"88\">What Is the Difference Between Financial and Moral Compensation in Divorce in Turkey?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"481\">In <strong data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"120\">divorce cases in Turkey<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"147\">material\/financial compensation<\/strong> is a type of compensation claimed in order to compensate for the <strong data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"233\">financial losses<\/strong> suffered by one spouse as a result of the divorce. When the marital union ends, material compensation may arise if one spouse\u2019s <strong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"390\">economic level decreases<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"424\">financial interests are lost<\/strong>, or their <strong data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"480\">standard of living is negatively affected<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"676\"><strong>Financial<\/strong> <strong>compensation in divorce in Turkey<\/strong> aims to <strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"633\">compensate for existing and expected benefits that have been lost or reduced due to the divorce<\/strong> and is claimed from the <strong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"675\">faulty spouse<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"1060\"><strong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"700\">Moral compensation in divorce in Turkey<\/strong>, on the other hand, is claimed when a spouse\u2019s <strong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"801\">personal rights are violated<\/strong> or when the spouse suffers <strong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"864\">psychological or emotional harm<\/strong> due to the events that led to the divorce. Acts such as <strong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"998\">adultery, violence, insults, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/fraud-crime-in-turkey\/\">fraud<\/a>, and degrading or humiliating behavior<\/strong> constitute the main grounds for moral compensation in Turkey.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1338\"><strong>The purpose of moral compensation in Turkey is to alleviate, at least to some extent, the mental pain, suffering, and distress experienced by the spouse.<\/strong> It is considered the <strong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1286\">monetary reflection of psychological harm<\/strong> suffered as a result of the divorce-related events.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1686\">In summary, <strong>financial <\/strong><strong data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1377\">compensation<\/strong> <strong>in Turkey<\/strong> aims to compensate <strong data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1426\">economic losses<\/strong>, while <strong data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1456\">moral compensation<\/strong> seeks to remedy <strong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1541\">non-pecuniary damages arising from violations of personal rights<\/strong>. Both types of compensation depend on the <strong data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1603\">degree of fault<\/strong> and are assessed by the judge within the framework of the <strong data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1685\">principle of equity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1765\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Court_Fees_for_Claiming_Divorce_Compensation_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1765\">What Are the Court Fees for Claiming Divorce Compensation in Turkey?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1955\">In Turkey, claims for <strong data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1824\">material and moral compensation<\/strong> may be asserted <strong data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1878\">together with the divorce lawsuit<\/strong>. In this case, there is <strong data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1954\">no need to file a separate compensation lawsuit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2295\">When <strong>financial<\/strong> <strong>and moral compensation claims<\/strong> are submitted <strong data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2042\">within the divorce case<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2087\">proportional (ad valorem) court fee<\/strong> normally applicable in compensation lawsuits <strong data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2151\">is not charged<\/strong>. In other words, <strong data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2215\">no additional proportional fee is required<\/strong> for compensation claims requested as part of <strong>the divorce proceedings in Turkey.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2616\">This provides a significant <strong data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2363\">procedural and financial advantage<\/strong> for the parties during the divorce process. However, it should be noted that if a <strong data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2479\">separate compensation lawsuit<\/strong> is filed <strong data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2533\">after the divorce judgment becomes final<\/strong>, then <strong data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2597\">payment of a proportional court fee becomes mandatory<\/strong> under Turkish law.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2832\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In conclusion, <strong data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2718\">requesting financial and moral divorce compensation together with the divorce case<\/strong> is of great importance in Turkey, both in terms of <strong data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2792\">procedural economy<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2831\">avoiding additional court fees<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"73\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Criteria_for_Determining_Divorce_Compensation_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"73\">What Are the Criteria for Determining Divorce Compensation in Turkey?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"501\">The answer to the question <strong data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"165\">\u201cWhat are divorce compensation amounts based on in Turkey?\u201d<\/strong> lies in the fact that, although the legislator has set out certain criteria within the Turkish legal system, these criteria have been <strong data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"338\">deliberately framed in broad terms<\/strong>. This approach allows <strong data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"384\">Family Court judges<\/strong> to evaluate each case according to its <strong data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"450\">specific circumstances<\/strong> and to exercise their <strong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"500\">discretionary authority<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"820\">The legislator\u2019s decision to leave flexibility in the calculation of compensation aims to ensure that the <strong data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"666\">Family Court can render a fair and equitable decision<\/strong> by taking into account factors such as the <strong data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"744\">degree of fault of the parties<\/strong>, their <strong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"775\">economic conditions<\/strong>, and the <strong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"819\">effects created by the divorce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"1221\">In practice, whether divorce compensation claims in Turkey will be accepted and the amount of compensation to be awarded are often shaped by the <strong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1035\">precedents of local courts and the Court of Cassation (Yarg\u0131tay)<\/strong>. For this reason, a correct and detailed analysis of the question <strong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1156\">\u201cwhat is divorce compensation based on in Turkey?\u201d<\/strong> is extremely important in order to avoid any <strong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1220\">loss of rights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1446\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In conclusion, <strong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1315\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/online-legal-services\/\">seeking legal advice in Turkey<\/a> before making a divorce compensation claim in Turkey<\/strong> is of great importance, both for <strong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1386\">properly substantiating the claim<\/strong> and for <strong data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1445\">determining an appropriate compensation amount<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px;\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/anlasmali-bosanma-davasi-nasil-acilir.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-us_800_400 wp-image-4243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/anlasmali-bosanma-davasi-nasil-acilir-800x217.jpg\" alt=\"Objection to divorce compensation in Turkey\" width=\"800\" height=\"217\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_IS_FINANCIAL_COMPENSATION_IN_DIVORCE_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span>WHAT IS FINANCIAL COMPENSATION IN DIVORCE IN TURKEY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"227\"><strong>Article 174\/1 of the Turkish Civil Code<\/strong> clearly regulates the legal framework of financial\u00a0 compensation that may be claimed as a result of divorce.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"286\"><strong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"286\">According to Article 174\/1 of the Turkish Civil Code:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"469\"><strong><em data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"469\">The innocent or the less at-fault party whose existing or expected interests have been harmed due to divorce may claim appropriate material compensation from the at-fault party.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"847\"><strong>Financial compensation in Turkey<\/strong> is a type of compensation that may be claimed by a spouse whose <strong data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"615\">existing or expected economic interests<\/strong> have been harmed due to divorce, for the purpose of compensating such loss. In practice, <strong>material compensation arises from fault-based liability <\/strong>and, in this sense, constitutes a legal consequence of conduct that causes damage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1108\">In <strong data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"879\">divorce cases in Turkey<\/strong>, for financial compensation to be awarded, there must be a <strong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"953\">causal link<\/strong> <strong>between the damage suffered and the at-fault conduct that led to the divorce<\/strong>, and the spouse claiming compensation must be <strong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1107\">faultless or less at fault<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1421\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In <strong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1160\">consensual (mutual) divorce cases in Turkey<\/strong>, financial compensation is based on the <strong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1242\">free will and agreement of the parties<\/strong>, and both the amount and the payment terms are determined by the spouses themselves.<strong> In this respect, it differs from material compensation claims in contested divorce cases.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none &#091;--shadow-height:45px&#093; has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) &#091;&amp;:has(&#091;data-writing-block&#093;)&gt;*&#093;:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-&#091;calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))&#093;\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-6942aa8f-0918-8330-908b-c3744d45c175-8\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-68\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 &#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)&#093; @w-sm\/main:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)&#093; @w-lg\/main:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)&#093; px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"&#091;--thread-content-max-width:40rem&#093; @w-lg\/main:&#091;--thread-content-max-width:48rem&#093; mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal &#091;.text-message+&amp;&#093;:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"fbdfcfeb-9a3f-4ce1-aad5-fe3b8fa975d5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-&#091;1px&#093;\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"75\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Conditions_for_Financial_Compensation_in_Divorce_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"75\">What Are the Conditions for Financial Compensation in Divorce in Turkey?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"283\">In <strong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"117\">contested divorce cases in Turkey<\/strong>, for a court to award <strong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"177\">pecuniary compensation<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"282\">all conditions regulated under Article 174 of the Turkish Civil Code must be fulfilled cumulatively<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"567\"><strong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"330\">Termination of the marriage by divorce: <\/strong>Financial compensation may be claimed <strong data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"412\">only if a divorce judgment is rendered<\/strong>. If the marriage ends due to the death of one of the spouses, <strong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"566\">material compensation based on divorce cannot be claimed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/probate-in-turkey\/\">probate process<\/a> by heirs under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/inheritance-law-in-turkey\/\">Turkish inheritance law<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"874\"><strong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"652\">The spouse claiming financial compensation must be faultless or less at fault: <\/strong>In the events leading to divorce, the spouse requesting compensation must be <strong data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"784\">faultless or less at fault than the other spouse<\/strong>. <strong>Financial<\/strong><strong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"873\"> compensation in Turkey cannot be awarded in favor of the spouse who is more at fault<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"1183\"><strong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"923\">Damage to existing or expected interests: <\/strong>The spouse claiming financial compensation in Turkey must <strong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1064\">prove that their existing or expected economic interests were harmed due to the divorce<\/strong>. This damage typically arises from the <strong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1182\">loss of benefits that would have been protected had the marriage continued<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1556\"><strong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1249\">The damage must arise from the events causing the divorce: <\/strong>The claimed material compensation in Turkey must <strong data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1348\">directly result from the acts that led to the divorce<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1444\">Damages arising from traffic accidents, medical malpractice, or the fault of third parties<\/strong>, which lack a causal link with the divorce, <strong data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1555\">cannot be considered within the scope of material compensation in Turkey<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1880\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">When <strong data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1607\">all of these conditions are met together<\/strong>, it becomes legally possible for the court to award <strong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"652\">financial<\/strong><strong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1712\">\u00a0compensation in divorce cases in Turkey<\/strong>. To ensure the procedure is conducted properly and to avoid any loss of rights, <strong data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1879\">seeking legal assistance from an experienced divorce lawyer is of great importance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1880\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-&#091;46px&#093; justify-start\">\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calculation_of_Financial_Compensation_in_Divorce_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\">Calculation of Financial Compensation in Divorce in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"573\">In <strong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"93\">divorce cases in Turkey<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"652\">financial<\/strong><strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"167\">\u00a0compensation is not intended to result in unjust enrichment<\/strong>. Therefore, the spouse claiming compensation must <strong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"305\">prove that their existing or expected interests have been harmed due to the divorce<\/strong>. These interests most commonly arise in areas such as <strong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"459\">maintenance, housing, healthcare services, and social support provided within the marital union<\/strong>. When the marriage ends, the fact that the spouse will be deprived of these supports is taken into consideration.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"741\">When <strong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"644\">calculating financial compensation in divorce cases in Turkey<\/strong>, the judge evaluates the following elements <strong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"740\">based on the specific circumstances of the case<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"881\"><strong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"774\">Duration of the marriage:<\/strong> The length of the marriage is one of the primary criteria directly affecting the amount of compensation.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"908\">Ages of the spouses:<\/strong> Age and age difference are important in terms of future economic expectations.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1106\"><strong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1021\">Probable life expectancy:<\/strong> Health condition and life expectancy may be taken into account in the calculation.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1233\"><strong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1148\">Economic conditions of the parties:<\/strong> Income, assets, and financial capacity determine the upper limits of compensation.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1343\"><strong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1261\">Lifestyle and habits:<\/strong> The standard of living adopted by the spouses during the marriage is evaluated.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1480\"><strong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1385\">Professions and working conditions:<\/strong> Participation in working life, professional stability, and income potential are significant.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1622\"><strong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1512\">Employment opportunities:<\/strong> Particularly decisive for spouses who are unemployed or who have been out of the workforce for a long time.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1742\"><strong data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1667\">Physical and bodily health conditions:<\/strong> Health problems may affect the ability to generate income in the future.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1901\"><strong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1782\">Personal accumulation and skills:<\/strong> Education, experience, and personal qualifications are assessed in terms of the likelihood of economic independence.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"2012\"><strong data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1934\">Purchasing power of money:<\/strong> Inflation and economic conditions are reflected in the compensation amount.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2153\"><strong data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2040\">Fault of the parties:<\/strong> The degree of fault in the events leading to divorce is one of the fundamental factors affecting compensation.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2340\"><strong data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2189\">Social security relationship:<\/strong> The loss of the right to benefit from the other spouse\u2019s social security and insurance rights after divorce may be considered as a loss of interest.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2470\"><strong data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2374\">Change in living standards:<\/strong> A decline in the standard of living after divorce plays an important role in the calculation.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2639\"><strong data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2525\">Participation receivables and property division:<\/strong> Rights arising from the matrimonial property regime may be considered when determining the compensation amount.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2791\"><strong data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2721\">Insurance policies and receivables within the scope of the property regime:<\/strong> Future-oriented economic securities are included in the assessment.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2935\"><strong data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2816\">Other receivables:<\/strong> The existence of claims such as <strong data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2868\">poverty alimony<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2894\">claims for jewelry<\/strong> may affect the amount of compensation.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"3085\"><strong data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"3001\">Articles 50, 51, and 52 of the Turkish Code of Obligations:<\/strong> These provisions apply with respect to <strong data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3084\">proof of damage and equitable reduction<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3462\"><strong data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3180\">Financial compensation in divorce cases in Turkey is not limited solely to monetary losses<\/strong>. For example, <strong data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3303\">the domestic labor, childcare, and contributions to family order provided by a spouse who is a homemaker<\/strong> are accepted as <strong data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3366\">economic interests deserving of protection<\/strong>. The impairment of these interests also gives rise to the right to claim material compensation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3723\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Furthermore, <strong data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3575\">material compensation in divorce in Turkey may be claimed either in cash or in kind (property)<\/strong>. By evaluating all of these factors together, the judge renders a decision on <strong data-start=\"3654\" data-end=\"3722\">material compensation in accordance with the principle of equity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_IS_MORAL_COMPENSATION_IN_DIVORCE_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\">WHAT IS MORAL COMPENSATION IN DIVORCE IN TURKEY?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"487\">In <strong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"84\">divorce cases in Turkey<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"108\">moral compensation<\/strong> is a legal protection mechanism aimed at <strong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"320\">compensating the emotional harm and loss of moral integrity suffered by a spouse whose personal rights have been violated as a result of the events leading to divorce<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"387\">purpose of moral compensation in Turkey is not enrichment<\/strong>, but rather to <strong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"486\">partially alleviate the pain, suffering, and psychological distress experienced<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"546\"><strong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"546\">According to Article 174\/2 of the Turkish Civil Code:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"745\"><strong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"745\">The party whose personal rights have been violated due to the events causing the divorce may request the payment of an appropriate amount of money as moral compensation from the faulty party.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"1097\">Pursuant to this provision, <strong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"842\">for moral compensation to be awarded in divorce cases in Turkey<\/strong>, certain conditions must be met <strong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"891\">cumulatively<\/strong>. In particular, there must be <strong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"954\">an attack on personal rights<\/strong>, this attack must <strong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1022\">arise from the events that led to the divorce<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1096\">the spouse against whom compensation is claimed must be at fault<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1503\"><strong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1176\">The calculation of moral compensation in Turkey requires exceptional care<\/strong>. This is because <strong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1281\">moral compensation is one of the claims that cannot be subject to amendment<\/strong>; in other words, <strong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1407\">it is not possible to increase the amount of moral compensation claimed after the lawsuit has been filed<\/strong>. Therefore, <strong data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1502\">the legal assessment at the claim stage must be conducted with great diligence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1886\">In <strong data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1556\">mutual (uncontested) divorce cases in Turkey<\/strong>, as with material compensation, <strong data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1687\">the existence and amount of moral compensation depend entirely on the free will of the parties<\/strong>. The parties may agree on the payment of moral compensation, or they may <strong data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1792\">explicitly waive this right<\/strong>. In this respect, <strong data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1885\">mutual divorce cases differ significantly from contested divorce cases<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"2247\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In conclusion, <strong data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1946\">moral compensation in divorce in Turkey<\/strong> is an <strong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2026\">important legal institution serving the protection of personal rights<\/strong>, assessed by the judge <strong data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2111\">based on fault and the specific circumstances of the case<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2246\">Submitting a moral compensation claim in accordance with procedural rules is of critical importance to prevent any loss of rights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none &#091;--shadow-height:45px&#093; has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) &#091;&amp;:has(&#091;data-writing-block&#093;)&gt;*&#093;:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-&#091;calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))&#093;\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-6942aa8f-0918-8330-908b-c3744d45c175-11\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-74\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 &#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)&#093; @w-sm\/main:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)&#093; @w-lg\/main:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)&#093; px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"&#091;--thread-content-max-width:40rem&#093; @w-lg\/main:&#091;--thread-content-max-width:48rem&#093; mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal &#091;.text-message+&amp;&#093;:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4cabed79-d613-408a-a6a6-0bcdcdd50abc\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-&#091;1px&#093;\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"81\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Conditions_For_Claiming_Moral_Compensation_In_Divorce_In_Turkey\"><\/span>What Are The Conditions For Claiming Moral Compensation In Divorce In Turkey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"422\">In order to <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"150\">claim moral compensation in divorce cases in Turkey<\/strong>, the conditions set out in <strong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"221\">Article 174\/2 of the Turkish Civil Code<\/strong> must be <strong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"256\">fulfilled cumulatively<\/strong>. Since <strong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"362\">moral compensation in Turkey is an exceptional claim based on the violation of personal rights<\/strong>, these conditions are <strong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"409\">interpreted narrowly<\/strong> in practice.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"478\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Termination_of_the_Marriage_by_Divorce\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"478\">1. Termination of the Marriage by Divorce<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"825\">In <strong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"493\">Turkey<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"561\">moral compensation may only be claimed in the event of divorce<\/strong>. If the marriage ends due to <strong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"645\">death, declaration of absence, or any other reason<\/strong>, a claim for moral compensation <strong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"745\">cannot be brought under Article 174\/2 of the Turkish Civil Code<\/strong>. Therefore, <strong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"824\">the issuance of a divorce decree is a fundamental prerequisite<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"893\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Violation_of_the_Claimant_Spouses_Personal_Rights\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"893\">2. Violation of the Claimant Spouse\u2019s Personal Rights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1238\">The <strong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"946\">legal basis of moral compensation in Turkey<\/strong> is the <strong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1004\">existence of an attack against personal rights<\/strong>. Personal rights include <strong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1125\">honor, dignity, reputation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/data-protection-in-turkey\/\">privacy of private life and personal data<\/a>, and bodily integrity<\/strong>. The conduct of the other spouse must have <strong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1237\">damaged the moral and emotional integrity of the claimant spouse<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1318\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Fault_of_the_Spouse_Against_Whom_Moral_Compensation_Is_Claimed\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1318\">3. Fault of the Spouse Against Whom Moral Compensation Is Claimed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1633\">In <strong data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1333\">Turkey<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1370\">only the spouse who is at fault<\/strong> in the events giving rise to the moral compensation claim may be held liable. <strong data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1531\">Moral compensation in Turkey cannot be awarded against a faultless or less-faulty spouse<\/strong>. Accordingly, there must be <strong data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1632\">a causal link between the fault and the violation of personal rights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1741\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_Moral_Compensation_Claim_Must_Arise_from_the_Divorce_and_the_Events_Leading_to_Divorce\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1741\">4. The Moral Compensation Claim Must Arise from the Divorce and the Events Leading to Divorce<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1978\">In <strong data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1756\">Turkey<\/strong>, a claim for moral compensation must <strong data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1852\">directly arise from the events that caused the divorce<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1977\">Moral damages based on reasons unrelated to the divorce cannot be claimed under Article 174\/2 of the Turkish Civil Code<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2384\">Not <strong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2059\">every act leading to divorce constitutes a violation of personal rights<\/strong>. For example, <strong data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2199\">one spouse leaving the matrimonial home and failing to return does not, by itself, amount to an attack on personal rights<\/strong>. For moral compensation to be awarded, there must be <strong data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2302\">conduct that clearly violates personal rights<\/strong>, such as <strong data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2383\">threats, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/insult-crime-in-turkey\/\">insults<\/a>, slander, violence, degrading, or humiliating acts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2738\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In conclusion, <strong data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2469\">moral compensation in divorce in Turkey<\/strong> is <strong data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2536\">not a claim that automatically arises in every divorce case<\/strong>. Rather, it is an <strong data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2588\">exceptional legal institution<\/strong> that must be assessed <strong data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2737\">based on the specific circumstances of the case, the degree of fault, and the severity of the violation of personal rights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2738\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calculation_of_Moral_Compensation_Amount_in_Turkey\"><\/span>Calculation of Moral Compensation Amount in Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-&#091;46px&#093; justify-start\">\n<p data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"529\">In divorce cases in Turkey, moral compensation is awarded to <strong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"240\">remedy the psychological and emotional harm suffered by the spouse whose personal rights have been violated<\/strong>. However, it is a fundamental principle that <strong data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"367\">moral compensation in Turkey must not be used as a means of unjust enrichment<\/strong>. Therefore, when <strong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"440\">calculating moral compensation in divorce in Turkey<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"528\">concrete facts must be taken into account and an objective assessment must be made<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"655\">When determining the <strong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"594\">amount of moral compensation in Turkey<\/strong>, the judge evaluates the following factors <strong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"654\">collectively<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"886\"><strong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"749\">The economic and social status of the spouse whose personal rights have been violated: <\/strong>The claimant spouse\u2019s <strong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"841\">social environment, living conditions, and financial capacity<\/strong> may affect the amount of moral compensation.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"1123\"><strong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"984\">The degree of fault of the spouse whose personal rights have been violated in the divorce: <\/strong>Whether the claimant spouse is <strong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1032\">at fault<\/strong> and, if so, <strong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1068\">the degree of fault<\/strong>, directly influences the amount of moral compensation.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1336\"><strong data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1201\">The severity of the act constituting the violation of personal rights: <\/strong>Acts such as <strong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1260\">insult, threat, violence, and slander<\/strong> are among the primary criteria in determining the <strong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1335\">extent of moral harm<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1547\"><strong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1406\">The degree of fault of the spouse who committed the violation: <\/strong>The <strong data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1457\">intensity and seriousness of the fault<\/strong> of the offending spouse are taken into consideration when calculating moral compensation.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1758\"><strong data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1628\">The economic and social status of the spouse who committed the violation: <\/strong>Since compensation must be <strong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1691\">deterrent yet proportionate<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1740\">financial capacity of the faulty spouse<\/strong> is also assessed.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1954\"><strong data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1823\">The impact of the objective harm caused by the violation: <\/strong>The <strong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1868\">psychological and social effects<\/strong> of the violation of personal rights on the injured spouse are evaluated by the judge.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2227\">As with <strong data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1989\">financial compensation<\/strong>, it must not be overlooked that <strong data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2092\">moral compensation in divorce in Turkey does not aim at enrichment<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2226\">Moral compensation in Turkey is granted solely to compensate the non-pecuniary damage caused by the violation of personal rights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2499\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Additionally, <strong data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2311\">independently of a moral compensation claim in divorce in Turkey<\/strong>, a spouse who alleges that they have been subjected to <strong data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2406\">violence, threats, or ill-treatment<\/strong> by the other spouse may request <strong data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2498\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/domestic-violence-in-turkey\/\">protective and restraining orders<\/a> from the Family Court<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"51\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_IS_DIVORCE_COMPENSATION_OBTAINED_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"51\">HOW IS DIVORCE COMPENSATION OBTAINED IN TURKEY?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"174\">In <strong data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"66\">Turkey<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"131\">financial and moral compensation claims arising from divorce<\/strong> may be asserted in <strong data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"173\">two different ways<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"257\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Claiming_Compensation_Together_with_the_Divorce_Lawsuit_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"257\">1. Claiming Compensation Together with the Divorce Lawsuit in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"513\">When filing a <strong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"302\">divorce lawsuit in Turkey<\/strong>, claims for <strong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"350\">financial and moral compensation<\/strong> may be asserted <strong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"395\">within the same petition<\/strong>. Since these claims are considered <strong data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"480\">ancillary (accessory) consequences of divorce<\/strong>, the following advantages apply:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"672\"><strong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"555\">No proportional court fee is paid: <\/strong>Because compensation is requested together with the divorce case, <strong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"660\">no additional proportional fee<\/strong> is charged.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"822\"><strong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"722\">No proportional attorney\u2019s fee is awarded: <\/strong>The <strong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"788\">attorney\u2019s fee is calculated only on the divorce case<\/strong>, not separately for compensation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"956\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"898\">This method is the most advantageous and strategic option in Turkey<\/strong> for claiming <strong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"955\">financial and moral divorce compensation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1045\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Filing_a_Separate_Compensation_Lawsuit_After_the_Divorce_Case_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1045\">2. Filing a Separate Compensation Lawsuit After the Divorce Case in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1290\">After the <strong data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1091\">divorce judgment becomes final<\/strong>, a <strong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1115\">separate lawsuit<\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1155\">financial and moral compensation<\/strong> may be filed in <strong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1182\">Turkey<\/strong>, based on the <strong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1220\">fault determination<\/strong> related to the events that caused the divorce. However, in this case:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1430\"><strong data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1336\">A proportional court fee must be paid: <\/strong>Since compensation is the subject of an independent lawsuit, <strong data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1429\">proportional fees apply<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1571\"><strong data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1482\">A proportional attorney\u2019s fee is calculated: <\/strong>The attorney\u2019s fee is determined <strong data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1570\">proportionally based on the compensation claim<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1716\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1624\">Because this method entails additional costs<\/strong>, it is <strong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1650\">less preferred<\/strong> compared to claiming compensation together with the divorce case.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1965\"><strong>In<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1838\">mutual (uncontested) divorce cases in Turkey<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1964\">material or moral compensation claims that are not included in the divorce protocol cannot be asserted after the divorce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1994\"><strong>The reasons are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2052\"><strong data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2052\">No fault determination is made in mutual divorces.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2155\"><strong data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2102\">Fault determination is a legal prerequisite<\/strong> for both <strong data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2154\">material and moral compensation claims<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2405\">Therefore, in the event of a <strong data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2204\">mutual divorce<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2304\">all divorce compensation claims and divorce settlement must be expressly and clearly included in the divorce protocol<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2404\">Any compensation claim not incorporated into the protocol cannot be brought as a lawsuit later<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2658\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In conclusion, <strong data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2512\">asserting divorce compensation claims in Turkey together with the divorce lawsuit<\/strong> is generally the <strong data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2589\">most effective, economical, and legally secure approach<\/strong>, particularly to avoid additional fees and procedural disadvantages.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/nafakanin-belirlenmesi.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-us_800_400 wp-image-3603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/nafakanin-belirlenmesi-800x288.jpg\" alt=\"spousal maintenance\" width=\"800\" height=\"288\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IS_IT_POSSIBLE_TO_OBJECT_TO_DIVORCE_AWARD_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span><strong>IS IT POSSIBLE TO OBJECT TO DIVORCE AWARD IN TURKEY?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 &#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)&#093; @w-sm\/main:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)&#093; @w-lg\/main:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)&#093; px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"&#091;--thread-content-max-width:40rem&#093; @w-lg\/main:&#091;--thread-content-max-width:48rem&#093; mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal &#091;.text-message+&amp;&#093;:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d4750c47-b28c-499d-ab24-859264076ef8\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-&#091;1px&#093;\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"367\">In <strong data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"69\">Turkey<\/strong>, it is possible to <strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"141\">object to material and moral compensation claims<\/strong> requested or awarded in divorce proceedings. An <strong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"237\">objection to divorce award in Turkey<\/strong> may be raised by either the <strong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"296\">plaintiff or the defendant<\/strong>, provided that it is asserted <strong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"366\">in accordance with procedural rules<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"611\">A party faced with a compensation claim may object by arguing that the <strong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"514\">legal requirements set out under Article 174 of the Turkish Civil Code<\/strong> are <strong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"557\">not fulfilled in the specific case<\/strong>. In particular, the following defenses may be raised:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"706\">The spouse requesting compensation is <strong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"678\">more heavily at fault<\/strong> in the marital breakdown,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"804\">The <strong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"741\">material or moral damage<\/strong> occurred not to the claimant but to the <strong data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"801\">objecting party<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"913\">There is <strong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"846\">no causal link (causation)<\/strong> between the alleged damage and the events that led to the divorce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1063\"><strong>The procedure for objecting to divorce award in Turkey is as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1891\">\n<li data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1251\">\n<p data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1251\"><strong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1103\">Service of the lawsuit petition: <\/strong>The right to object arises once <strong>the<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1228\">divorce petition containing claims for financial and moral compensation is served<\/strong> on the opposing party.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1535\">\n<p data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1535\"><strong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1284\">Time limit for objection: <\/strong>The objection must be submitted <strong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1341\">within two weeks<\/strong> from the date of service, either through a <strong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1409\">statement of defense<\/strong> or by filing a <strong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1441\">counterclaim<\/strong>. This period is <strong data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1472\">peremptory<\/strong>, and failure to comply results in loss of the right to object.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1891\">\n<p data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1565\"><strong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1565\">Grounds for objection:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1719\"><strong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1599\">Defense of heavier fault: <\/strong>Alleging that the spouse claiming compensation is <strong data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1681\">more heavily at fault<\/strong> in the events leading to the divorce.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1891\"><strong data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1746\">Absence of damage: <\/strong>Arguing that <strong data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1810\">no material or moral damage has occurred<\/strong>, or that the alleged damage <strong data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1890\">does not rise to a level requiring compensation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"2256\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In conclusion, <strong data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1980\">objecting to divorce award in Turkey<\/strong>\u00a0is not merely a formal defense; it is a <strong data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2048\">technical legal process<\/strong> that requires a comprehensive assessment of <strong data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2133\">fault, damage, and causal connection<\/strong>. Therefore, supporting the objection with <strong data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2197\">concrete evidence<\/strong> is decisive for the course and outcome of the proceedings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"118\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAN_PROVISIONS_REGARDING_SPOUSAL_SUPPORT_AND_DIVORCE_COMPENSATION_BE_INCLUDED_IN_A_PRENUPTIAL_AGREEMENT_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"118\">CAN PROVISIONS REGARDING SPOUSAL SUPPORT AND DIVORCE COMPENSATION BE INCLUDED IN A PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT IN TURKEY?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"591\">Under the <strong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"152\">Turkish Civil Code<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/marriage-contract-in-turkey\/\"><strong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"200\">marriage contracts<\/strong><\/a> are concluded within the scope of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/contract-law-in-turkey\/\"><strong>Turkish<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"251\">Contract Law<\/strong><\/a> for the purpose of determining the <strong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"326\">property regime between the spouses<\/strong>. However, such agreements <strong data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"426\">may not contain provisions concerning personal rights and obligations<\/strong>. In this context, <strong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"590\">agreements on spousal support in Turkey (divorce alimony in Turkey) or divorce compensation concluded before the marriage are legally invalid<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"1184\"><strong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"663\">Divorce-related spousal support in Turkey and divorce compensation<\/strong> depend on conditions that may arise <strong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"746\">after the termination of the marital union<\/strong>, and these matters may <strong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"805\">only be determined by the judge<\/strong>, taking into account the <strong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"869\" data-is-only-node=\"\">specific circumstances of the case<\/strong>. Therefore, <strong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"968\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/family-law\/pre-nuptial-agreements-in-turkey\/\">pre-nup agreements in Turkey<\/a> made by the parties on these issues are not legally binding<\/strong>. Even if provisions regarding <strong data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1052\">spousal support in Turkey or divorce compensation<\/strong> are included in a prenuptial agreement, <strong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1183\">such clauses are deemed invalid due to their contradiction with the Turkish Civil Code<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"1184\">While provisions regarding <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"27\">divorce compensation<\/b> and <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"52\">spousal support<\/b> are strictly prohibited in <strong>a Turkish<\/strong> <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"105\">prenuptial agreement<\/b>, they are the primary elements of a <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"162\">Divorce Settlement Agreement<\/b> <strong>in Turkey<\/strong>. Under Turkish law, once a divorce case is initiated or the decision to end the marriage is made, <strong>the parties may enter into a divorce settlement to mutually determine the<\/strong> <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"393\">divorce award<\/b>. Unlike a prenup,<strong> a divorce settlement agreement in Turkey<\/strong> allows spouses to agree on the specific amount of <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"498\">pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages<\/b> (material and moral compensation). However, <strong>for this divorce settlement in Turkey to be legally binding, it must be submitted to the court and approved by the judge<\/strong>, who ensures the agreement remains fair and protects the fundamental rights of both parties.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1669\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For this reason, <strong data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1296\">when entering into a marriage contract, the parties must be aware of the statutory limits<\/strong> and must leave matters relating to personal rights and obligations<strong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1457\">\u2014such as spousal support in Turkey and divorce compensation\u2014<\/strong>to the discretion of the judge. 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