Anasayfa / Makalelerimiz / Alanya Divorce & Family Lawyer: International Divorce, Custody & Property Division
An Alanya divorce lawyer can assist Turkish and foreign spouses with divorce, child custody, maintenance, matrimonial property and recognition of foreign court decisions. The correct procedure depends on where the spouses live, their nationalities, the place of marriage and whether they agree on all consequences of the divorce.
Attorney Enes Nergiz is registered with the Antalya Bar Association under registration number 6281 and provides legal assistance in English, Russian and Turkish.
A consensual divorce may be possible when the legal conditions are met and both spouses agree on divorce, custody, contact with children, maintenance, compensation and property-related issues. Their agreement must be recorded clearly in a protocol and approved by the court.
If agreement cannot be reached, a contested divorce may involve evidence about the grounds for divorce and separate requests concerning children, financial support, compensation and protective measures. Jurisdiction and service abroad should be assessed before filing.
Foreign documents may need an apostille or consular legalisation and a sworn Turkish translation. A spouse living abroad may often appoint a Turkish lawyer by notarised power of attorney. The wording and photograph requirements of the power of attorney should be checked before it is issued.
Turkish courts generally hear both spouses personally in consensual divorce cases. The court must be satisfied that the agreement reflects their free will.
It may require recognition or enforcement, depending on the judgment and the intended legal effect in Turkey.
No. Divorce and matrimonial-property claims are legally connected but may follow different procedures and limitation periods.
For an overview of our English-language services, visit the Alanya lawyer page.
For an initial assessment, call +90 553 417 23 13 or email [email protected].
This page provides general information and does not constitute legal advice. Each family-law matter requires an individual assessment.
| Legal Area | Primary Turkish Legislation | Competent Authority / Court | Key Procedural Rule / Time Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate & Title Deed (Tapu) | Turkish Civil Code No. 4721 (Art. 706) & Land Registry Law No. 2644 | Land Registry Directorate & Civil Courts of First Instance | Official Tapu or Notary form mandatory; DAB currency certificate & valuation required |
| Short-Term Tourist Rentals (Airbnb) | Law No. 7464 on Renting Residential Properties for Tourism | Ministry of Culture & Tourism / Administrative Courts | Unanimous condominium owners’ consent & Tourism Permit mandatory for rentals ≤ 100 days |
| Divorce, Custody & Foreign Decrees | Turkish Civil Code No. 4721 & PILA (MÖHUK) No. 5718 (Art. 50–59) | Family Courts (Aile Mahkemesi) | Foreign decrees require Recognition/Enforcement (Tanıma-Tenfiz) with Apostille |
| Residence Permits, Citizenship & Deportation | Law No. 6458 (YUKK) & Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901 | Presidency of Migration Management & Administrative Courts | 7 days to appeal deportation orders (automatic stay); 60 days for permit rejections |
Yes. Foreign individuals and companies can execute a special Power of Attorney at any Turkish Consulate abroad or before a notary public in their home country with an Apostille certificate under the 1961 Hague Convention, allowing Attorney Enes Nergiz (Antalya Bar Association No. 6281) to handle title deed transfers, court filings, and administrative appeals without the client traveling to Turkey.
Under Article 706 of the Turkish Civil Code and Article 237 of the Turkish Code of Obligations, contracts transferring real estate ownership are only legally valid if executed officially before the Land Registry Directorate (Tapu) or as a notarized promise-to-sell agreement. However, payments made under informal contracts can be recovered through restitution and unjust enrichment claims.
Under Articles 50–59 of Law No. 5718 (MÖHUK), a final foreign court decree must undergo a Recognition (Tanıma) or Enforcement (Tenfiz) proceeding before a Turkish Family Court (or civil registration for uncontested divorces meeting statutory criteria) before Turkish registries update marital status or enforce custody/alimony orders.
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