1. Filing for a Consensual Divorce
The fastest divorce method is a consensual divorce case. The spouses agree to divorce and file for divorce by agreeing on issues such as property sharing, alimony, and child custody.
Conditions:
The spouses must have completely agreed on the divorce.
If there is a child, an agreement must also be reached on custody.
Financial issues such as property sharing and alimony must also be resolved.
Since consensual divorce does not lead to long-term discussions, it can be concluded quite quickly. The court usually decides on the divorce after one or two hearings.
2. Marriage Lasting at Least 1 Year
According to the Turkish Civil Code, in order to file for a consensual divorce, the spouses must have been married for at least one year. If the spouses have completed this period and agree to divorce, the case process progresses much faster.
3. Being Prepared When Filing a Case
In order for the divorce process to be fast, it is important to prepare all the documents and information completely when filing the case. For a consensual divorce case:
Divorce petition: A petition stating the divorce decision and your agreements.
Copies of IDs: Copies of IDs of both spouses.
Documents showing that you are married: Your civil registry or marriage certificate.
Property sharing agreement: Agreements and protocols regarding assets.
Custody and alimony agreement: If there is a child, documents indicating if an agreement has been reached regarding the custody of the child and alimony.
When you apply with these documents, the court process will proceed faster.
4. Achieving Compromise for Divorce
Another way to speed up the divorce process is to minimize disagreements between the spouses. If the spouses accept the divorce and can reach an agreement, the legal process can be completed quickly.
5. The Process is Faster if There Are No Children
If there are no children at the time of the divorce, the process will proceed much faster because additional issues such as the custody, care and education of the child do not come into play.
6. Fast Court Selection
If there is an emergency and a divorce case needs to be expedited, sometimes faster decisions can be made in family courts. However, this may only apply to urgent and exceptional cases.
7. Divorce Lawyer Assistance
Working with a lawyer during the divorce process ensures that the proceedings proceed smoothly and quickly. The lawyer can speed up the divorce procedures and prepare the necessary documents quickly. He/she can also help resolve disputes between the parties.
8. Court Schedule and Process
In consensual divorce cases, the courts usually make a decision after several hearings. The waiting period between hearings can be shortened, but in some cases, the timing of the hearings may change depending on the judge’s schedule.
9. Emergency Divorce Right
If there is violence, threats or another emergency in the divorce case, it is possible to take protective measures and initiate a fast divorce process. Such situations may allow the courts to speed up the divorce process.
The fastest divorce occurs when the spouses reach a full agreement. A consensual divorce case provides a fast and smooth solution. In other cases, the process may take longer. However, every divorce process is different and the courts make decisions based on the rights of both parties.
