Types of Alimony: Which Type of Alimony Concerns You?
Alimony is the financial assistance paid to one of the parties in divorce or separation cases to maintain the economic balance. There are different types of alimony in the legal system in Turkey, and each can be requested under certain conditions. In this article, we will examine the types of alimony in items and explain which type of alimony may be suitable for your situation.
1. Poverty Alimony
Definition: It is the alimony that can be requested by the spouse who is in financial difficulty as a result of the divorce and is faultless or less faulty.
Conditions: In order to request alimony, the spouse must prove that the divorce will cause them to become poor. The other spouse’s economic situation must also be able to pay.
Example: A woman who has not worked as a housewife after the divorce may request poverty alimony because she will become economically poor as a result of the divorce.
2. Participation Alimony
Definition: In the event of divorce or separation, it is the alimony paid by the spouse who does not have custody to cover the care and education expenses of the children.
Conditions: Participation alimony is calculated according to the needs of the child and continues to be paid until the child reaches adulthood.
Example: When the custody of the child is given to the mother in a divorce case, the father pays participation alimony for the child’s school, health and other needs.
3. Precautionary Alimony
Definition: It is the temporary alimony given by the court in order to maintain economic balance until the conclusion of the case during the divorce or separation process.
Conditions: Precautionary alimony can be requested in order to provide for the parties’ livelihood while the divorce case is ongoing. This alimony is paid during the case period and is terminated according to the court decision at the end of the case.
Example: A spouse who does not work during the divorce process can meet their financial needs by receiving provisional alimony during the case process.
4. Supportive Alimony
Definition: Alimony paid for close relatives (e.g. siblings, parents, children) to provide financial support to each other. It is usually requested for relatives who are in financial difficulty.
Conditions: The existence of a kinship relationship and economic needs are sufficient conditions for the payment of this alimony.
Example: An elderly individual without children may request support alimony from their siblings when they are in financial difficulty.
5. Increase or Decrease in Alimony After Divorce
Definition: It is possible to increase or decrease alimony as the economic situation changes after the divorce.
Conditions: If there is a serious change in the economic conditions of the person receiving or paying alimony, the court can request that the alimony amount be adjusted.
Example: If the spouse paying alimony has lost his/her job, a reduction in alimony can be requested.
The type of alimony that is right for you depends on many factors such as your economic situation, the divorce process, and the needs of the children. It is important to seek legal advice to better understand what type of alimony you can request or what the other party may demand from you.
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