What are the Required Documents to File for Divorce?

Marriage Guide
Aug 2014, Tue

What are the Required Documents to File for Divorce?

To file for divorce, all you need to do is apply to the family court, or if there is no family court in your jurisdiction, to the primary court of first instance, with your ID card showing your Turkish ID number and your divorce petition. The divorce petition should include the reasons why you want a divorce, as well as your requests resulting from the divorce.

What is a Divorce by Mutual Agreement and How Long Does It Take?

A divorce by mutual agreement, as the name suggests, is a lawsuit where both parties want to divorce and have decided how to divide their joint assets as a result of the divorce. If there are common children, it is also decided who will have custody of these children. Generally, divorce by mutual agreement cases are concluded in a single hearing, and the divorce process is completed on the court date.