How to Get Divorced in Turkey While Living Abroad
Guide for Turkish citizens and spouses abroad on filing divorce in Turkey, jurisdiction, remote power of attorney, and recognition of foreign divorces.
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Lawyer in Adana, Turkey
Av. Hatip Kaya Law Office
Legal information and representation for locals, expats and the Turkish diaspora
Family law and divorce (including recognition of foreign judgments), traffic accident compensation, employment disputes and criminal defence — based in Seyhan, Adana. Consultation available in Turkish. We respond to inquiries in English by email and WhatsApp.
Practice focus
English-language information pages
General guides for international searches such as “lawyer in Adana”, “divorce lawyer Turkey” and “traffic accident compensation Turkey”.
Family & Divorce
Divorce in Turkey for expats and Turks abroad, custody, alimony, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.
Read more →Recognition & Enforcement
Tanıma and tenfiz of foreign court judgments under Turkish private international law (MÖHUK).
Read more →Traffic Accidents
Compensation claims after accidents in Turkey, including for foreign injured parties.
Read more →Criminal Law
Rights of foreign nationals in investigation and prosecution; custody and defence overview.
Read more →Employment Law
Employee–employer disputes, severance topics and workplace claims — general information.
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Articles
Guides for clients abroad
Recognition of a Foreign Divorce Decree in Turkey (Tanıma)
How foreign divorce judgments gain effect in Turkey: tanıma under MÖHUK, administrative registration (27/A), documents and apostille.
Read more →Enforcement of Foreign Court Judgments in Turkey (Tenfiz)
Tenfiz of foreign judgments in Turkey: reciprocity, public policy, defence rights, maintenance, custody and collection against Turkish assets.
Read more →Traffic Accident Compensation Claims in Turkey for Foreigners
Overview of compulsory motor liability insurance (ZSS), bodily and property damage claims, time limits and practical steps for foreign injured parties in Turkey.
Read more →Power of Attorney from Abroad for Turkish Courts (Consulate / Apostille)
How diaspora clients and foreigners authorise a Turkish lawyer: consular vekaletname, apostille, sworn translation and common pitfalls.
Read more →Arrested or Charged in Turkey: Rights of Foreign Nationals
General overview of custody, right to a lawyer, consular notification, interpreters and key defence points for foreign nationals in Turkish criminal procedure.
Read more →This information is general in nature and does not replace legal advice on a specific case.
Office: Kayalıbağ Mah. Av. Kamil Tekerek Sk. Arıkan İş Merkezi K:6 D:23, Seyhan / Adana · +90 507 425 68 51 · av.hatipkaya@gmail.com