In Urgent Danger, Your Safety Comes First

If there is urgent danger, do not wait for a reply from the firm. Contact the 112 Emergency Call Center or law enforcement. ŞÖNİM and Alo 183 are channels that can be contacted for social support.

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Let Us Clarify Your Legal Needs Together

Violence is not only physical assault. Threats, psychological or economic violence and one-sided persistent stalking can also create a need for protection. The application is prepared taking into account the urgent need for safety and the particular circumstances of the person and the children.

Who Can Be Protected Under Law No. 6284?

Filing for divorce is not required

The Law covers women, children, family members and victims of one-sided persistent stalking who are subjected to violence or are at risk of being subjected to it. Protection does not arise only while the marriage continues. The specific risk, the existing relationship and the necessary measures should be set out clearly in the application.

Protective and Preventive Measures

An application consistent with the risk

Protective measures such as shelter, temporary protection, financial support and counseling are different in nature from preventive measures such as removal, non-approach, a ban on harassing through means of communication and surrender of weapons. Where necessary, confidentiality of address and identity information, personal contact with the children and temporary maintenance are also assessed. Not every measure is issued by the same authority.

Where to Apply, and Is Evidence Required?

Do not postpone your safety to gather documents

Depending on your situation, the appropriate route of application can be determined through the police, the gendarmerie, the public prosecutor’s office, the family court, the governorship or the district governorship. No evidence or document showing that violence was committed is required for a protective measure order; a preventive measure order must be issued without delay. Keep the messages, reports and decisions you already have in a safe way; do not put yourself at risk to obtain evidence.

Duration of the Order, Objection and Violation

Follow how the order is implemented

The scope, start and end of the measure should be checked from the decision. If the risk continues, the need for extension or modification is assessed. An objection to decisions under the Law can be filed with the family court within two weeks from pronouncement or notification. The start date and the nature of the decision should be checked from the file. In the event of a violation of the order, apply to law enforcement and the relevant authority; in urgent danger, call 112. A violation may, if the conditions are met, lead to imprisonment for coercion (zorlama hapsi) and, separately, a criminal investigation.

Safe Communication and Legal Aid

Let us determine the right channel for you

State in your first contact the time when it is safe to call you, the number that can be used and your request that no message be left. Take into account notifications and account access on shared devices; closing this website does not delete browsing history. Disputes involving allegations of violence are not suitable for mediation. If you cannot afford the support of an attorney, you can learn the conditions for applying to the bar association’s legal aid office.

Steps After Your Inquiry

01 · Initial assessment
The request, the parties, time limits and the need for urgent protection are determined. A conflict-of-interest check is carried out.
02 · Roadmap
The necessary documents, the competent authority for the application and the scope of follow-up are explained. Fees, expenses and the method of communication are agreed.
03 · Application and follow-up
Within the agreed scope of service, the application, the lawsuit and the implementation of the decision are followed up. Developments and next steps are shared.

Initial Consultation Preparation Checklist

A safe contact number and a suitable time; may a message be left?
A short chronology of events and the current risk
If any, the protection order, its end date and the official notification (tebligat)
The children’s safety and the need for address confidentiality
Evidence you already have; do not delay the application while waiting for documents

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to file for divorce first in order to be protected?

No. An application under Law No. 6284 can be assessed independently of a divorce action.

Should I wait for a reply from the firm in an emergency?

No. In urgent danger, call 112 or contact law enforcement safely. The online form is not an emergency help channel.

Is a protection order a criminal conviction?

No. The protection process and a criminal investigation and prosecution are different processes; the necessary applications can be assessed together.

Related Family Law Services

Legal Basis

Depending on the stage of the file and the request, the following regulations are assessed together.

This content is general information. Information and documents you share are kept confidential and used for legal assessment and within the agreed scope of service. An inquiry alone does not create an attorney–client relationship and does not stop time limits. The legal conditions of the specific matter are reviewed separately.

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