Divorce and separation

The reasons and provisions of divorce and separation are subject to the common national law of the spouses. If the parties have separate citizenship, the law of joint mutad abode applies, and if it does not exist, Turkish law applies.

The provision of the first paragraph applies to alimony claims between divorced spouses. This provision also applies in case of separation and marriage.

Custody and custody issues in divorce are also subject to the provision of the first paragraph.

Turkish law applies to requests for temporary measures.