Persons whose financial situation is not sufficient to hire a lawyer can apply to the Legal Aid Office operating within the Bar Association located in their province (for example, Bursa Bar Association if you are in Bursa) and request a lawyer by legal aid. After a thorough examination after the application, the bureau evaluates the person’s request for a lawyer and reports a positive or negative result. For example, if a female victim who has been abused by her partner and wants to divorce wants to hire a lawyer in Antalya, they can apply to the Antalya Bar Association Legal Aid Office and request a lawyer. In Ankara, the Ankara Bar Association has created an office operating under the name of the Ferretcik Center for desperate ladies who are experiencing violence from their partner and want to divorce. It is possible to see similar formations in different provinces.

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