Many individuals who get divorced abroad are surprised to find that they are still registered as married in Turkey’s official records. This is especially common for Turkish citizens who finalize their divorce in countries like the Netherlands. Why Does This Happen? Because divorce decisions issued by foreign courts are not automatically valid in Turkey. To...
Since the labor migration wave to European countries in the 1960s, Turkish citizens who went abroad and worked overseas have been eligible to retire in Turkey. In other words, it is possible to work abroad and retire in Turkey. Social Security Contribution (Borçlanma) The process known as “borçlanma” allows individuals to include their years of...
What Is Rental Law? Rental law is the body of legal regulations that governs the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords. It plays a crucial role in resolving rental disputes and protecting your legal rights. Conflicts between parties typically arise over issues such as: Non-payment of rent Rent increase and adjustment lawsuits Damage to...
What Is an Enforcement Proceeding? An enforcement proceeding is a legal process initiated by creditors to collect outstanding debts. In Turkey, there are two types of enforcement procedures: Non-judicial enforcement (ilamsız icra): Initiated without a court decision Judicial enforcement (ilamlı icra): Based on an existing court ruling Enforcement proceedings and related legal processes require careful...