Family, Inheritance and Law of Persons: Articles

Compare the conditions for transfer to a third party, simulation, value to be added, interim injunctions and claims directed at third parties.

Identifying crypto-assets in a divorce: source of acquisition, exchange and wallet records, valuation, injunctions and collecting assets held abroad.

How acquired and personal property are distinguished, and how the title deed, acquisition date, source of money and burden of proof affect property division.

In light of the 2024 and 2026 decisions: ownership and proof of wedding gold, its return, claims for value, and jewelry invested in other property.

The source of acquisition in bank and investment accounts, personal savings, investment income, account movements and the risk of double counting in property division.

What risks does a general waiver clause carry? Consider how assets are described, payment, debt, security and the possibility of a later lawsuit.

The reduction of the participation ratio in a divorce for adultery or an attempt on life, and the limits of other fault assessments and claims.

Assess the family residence annotation, explicit consent, the third party’s position and title cancellation claims apart from the property regime claim.

Proving a contribution in the pre-2002 separation of property period, calculating savings from income, labor within the home and separating different regime periods.

Learn the conditions for the competent court, the applicable law, service of process and foreign income inquiries when claiming maintenance from a spouse or parent abroad.

A guide to the effect in Türkiye of a foreign disclaimer declaration and decision: recognition, the three-month period, German disclaimer rules and liability for debts.

Recognition and enforcement of a foreign maintenance decision in Türkiye: choice of convention, documents, finality, the right to a defense and grounds for refusal.

The competent country for increasing, reducing or terminating foreign maintenance, the limit in Article 18 of the Hague Convention, the applicable law and past payments.

Inheritance rights in Türkiye of a child adopted abroad: the 1993 Hague Convention, recognition, certificate of finality, population registration and share calculation.

How does a divorce abroad affect inheritance in Türkiye? Examine finality and the date of death, Article 27/A registration, recognition and the former spouse’s rights.

In which situations is custody removed and restored? Protective measures, guardianship, the curator for representation and the application process, with Court of Cassation decisions.

Under what conditions can a change of custody be sought? New living arrangements, care, evidence, the court process and legal remedies, with Court of Cassation decisions.

How is a social investigation report prepared in custody? Expert interview, home assessment, incomplete reports and the objection period, explained with Court of Cassation decisions.

How is a child’s care arranged if the custodial parent dies, falls ill or is imprisoned? The distinctions between custody, guardianship and interim measures.

How are witnesses, school and health records, WhatsApp and social media assessed in a custody lawsuit? A guide to lawful evidence and Court of Cassation decisions.