How to Get Divorced Quickly?
The divorce process can take a short or long time depending on the agreement of the couple. The fastest divorce method is for the spouses to agree on all issues and file a consensual divorce case. This process is detailed below:
Consensual Divorce
Consensual divorce is a case where the parties agree on issues such as ending the marriage union, alimony, property sharing, custody. This method is regulated by Article 166 of the Turkish Civil Code.
Conditions:
The marriage must have lasted at least 1 year.
The parties must reach a joint decision on divorce and other issues.
The parties must prepare a consensual divorce protocol and submit this protocol to the court.
Protocol Content:
Child custody,
Alimony amount,
Property sharing,
Compensation issues, etc. must be clearly stated.
Hearing Process:
Both parties must attend the hearing and confirm the divorce decision before the judge. Usually, consensual divorce cases are concluded in 1-2 hearings.
Contested Divorce
If the parties cannot agree on the divorce or cannot reach an agreement on issues such as alimony, custody, property division, a contested divorce case is filed. However, this process takes longer and is more complicated.
Suggestions to Speed Up the Divorce:
Prepare a Consensual Protocol: Prefer a consensual divorce by reaching an agreement with your spouse.
Get Support from a Lawyer: A lawyer can speed up the legal proceedings and ensure that the process is concluded in a shorter time.
Submit Documents Completely: Prepare the necessary documents (such as identity, population registration copy, marriage certificate) completely to speed up the case.a
