Divorce cases are on the rise in Turkey! Expats are coming to Turkey to get divorced. How does this process work?

Family law expert Kırhan notes that especially after the pandemic, there has been an increase in divorce requests from citizens living abroad. Those married abroad must first register their marriage in Turkey according to Turkish Civil Code before filing for divorce.

Kırhan recommends that in contentious cases, both parties should relocate their residence to Turkey. In amicable divorces, this is not a significant issue. Regarding child custody, if the child is a foreign citizen, they must be registered in Turkey before the divorce proceedings can begin.

Divorce tourism is emerging as a new category in Turkey. Expats who find legal fees expensive in their countries are flocking to Turkey for divorce, making it a divorce paradise!

As divorce rates rise, Turkey's appeal as a destination for divorce tourism is increasing. What should be considered in this process?