1. Alimony Request
A woman can request alimony for herself or her children, if any, in a divorce case.
Poverty Alimony: The party who will fall into poverty due to the divorce can request financial assistance from the other party.
Participation Alimony: Requested for the care and education expenses of the children.
2. Material and Non-Pecuniary Compensation
A woman can request material and non-pecuniary compensation from her spouse who is at fault in the events that caused the divorce.
Material Compensation: Requested to cover the woman’s economic losses due to the divorce.
Non-Pecuniary Compensation: Requested in cases where her honor is damaged or she suffers emotional damage in the marriage.
3. Property Sharing
Properties acquired during the marriage union (e.g. house, car, bank account, etc.) are shared within the framework of the “regime of participation in acquired property”. The woman can request half of these properties.
4. Jewellery and Dowry
Women’s jewellery (gold, jewellery etc.) is generally considered a woman’s personal property and the return of these items can be requested.
5. Custody Request
A woman can request custody of any children she has in common. The court decides who to grant custody to, considering the best interests of the children.
6. Right to Reside in the Family Home
A woman can request to continue living in the family home. The court can grant the right to use the home to the woman, also considering the interests of the children.
7. Temporary Measures
During the divorce process, a woman can request a temporary alimony or protection order until the case is concluded.
8. Attorney Fees and Court Expenses
A woman who is financially inadequate can request that the other party pay the court costs and attorney fees.
The rights that a woman can request may vary depending on who is at fault in the case and the status of the concrete events.
It is important to get help from a lawyer who is familiar with the details of the legal process.
