The first hearing in a contested divorce case may vary depending on the court applied to, but the general practice in Turkey is as follows:
First Hearing After the Case is Filed:
After the contested divorce case is filed, the court determines the first hearing date. The first hearing can be scheduled for a date between 1 and 3 months after the case is filed. This period may vary depending on the workload of the court, the caseload in your region, and the court’s calendar.
Informing the Parties:
After the case is filed, the court notifies the defendant (spouse) and the plaintiff about the hearing date. The parties must attend the hearing. If one party does not attend the hearing, the court may take incomplete action or the case may be postponed.
First Hearing Process:
In the first hearing of a contested divorce case, the parties usually explain the issues they complain about and the reasons for the divorce. At this stage, the court often suggests an interim solution to resolve the parties’ disagreements. If disagreements continue, the case may be extended further.
Hearing Process:
After the statements of both parties are taken at the first hearing, the necessary evidence for the case can continue to be collected. The court may request to hear witnesses, obtain expert reports, and other evidence if necessary. Contested divorce cases can often span multiple hearings.
:
The first hearing in a contested divorce case is usually held within 1 to 3 months, but this time period may vary depending on the local court workload, requests, and complexity of the case.
