How to Report a Work Accident in Turkey?
An overview of the authorities, documents and procedure for reporting a work accident under Turkish social security and occupational health law.
Law of PersonsOct 20, 2026
What Are the Conditions for a Reinstatement Lawsuit?
Job security conditions for a reinstatement lawsuit under Turkish Labor Law: workforce size, seniority, contract type, invalid termination and dead...
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Family LawOct 16, 2026
Change of Custody Lawsuit in Turkey
The change-of-custody lawsuit under Articles 183 and 324 of the Turkish Civil Code: grounds, competent court, social investigation report, joint cu...
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Criminal LawOct 13, 2026
Deprivation of Personal Liberty Offence
The offence of depriving a person of their liberty under Article 109 of the Turkish Penal Code: elements, aggravated forms, penalties and effective...
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Labor LawOct 09, 2026
Termination of Employment for Just Cause
The right to terminate an employment contract for just cause under Articles 24-25 of the Turkish Labor Law: grounds, time limits, severance and not...
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Labor LawOct 06, 2026
Work Accident Reporting Deadline in Turkey
An overview of the deadline for reporting a work accident to Turkey's Social Security Institution under Article 13 of Law No. 5510.
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Family LawOct 05, 2026
How to Obtain a Restraining Order in Turkey
How a protective restraining order is obtained under Turkish Law No. 6284, what it covers, its duration, objections and the consequences of violati...
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Criminal LawOct 02, 2026
The Offence of Insult and Its Penalty
The offence of insult under Article 125 of the Turkish Penal Code: elements, penalties, aggravated forms, social media cases and complaint periods.
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Labor LawSep 30, 2026
Can a Resigning Employee Claim Severance Pay?
Why a resigning employee generally cannot claim severance pay, the just-cause resignation exception, and when it applies under Turkish Labor Law.
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Labor LawSep 28, 2026
What Rights Does a Dismissed Employee Have?
An overview of a dismissed employee's rights to severance pay, notice pay, unused leave pay, unemployment benefits, and a reinstatement lawsuit.
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Family LawSep 25, 2026
What Is Alimony in Turkey?
The types of alimony under Turkish family law (interim, poverty and child support), their conditions, how the amount is set, non-payment and removal.
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Criminal LawSep 23, 2026
Violation of the Privacy of Communication
The offence of violating the privacy of communication under Article 132 of the Turkish Penal Code: elements, aggravated forms, penalties and compla...
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Legal ArticleAug 20, 2026
Abuse of Trust Under Turkish Criminal Law (tpc Article 155): Elements, Aggravated Forms And Proceedings
What is the offence of abuse of trust (TPC Art. 155)? The transfer of possession principle, elements of the offence, aggravated forms and proceedin...
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Criminal LawAug 18, 2026
Embezzlement And Bribery Offences: Elements, Effective Remorse And The Trial Process
Embezzlement (TPC 247) and bribery (TPC 252): public official status, aggravated and temporary-use forms, effective remorse and the trial process i...
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Administrative LawFeb 18, 2026
Can a Specialist Sergeant Claim Compensation Upon Termination of Contract?
Specialist sergeant contract termination occurs either at the specialist sergeant's own request or by the administration.
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Criminal LawJul 21, 2026
Robbery in İzmir: Offence and Penalties (TCK 148-149)
Robbery in İzmir: elements under TCK 148, difference from theft, aggravated forms under TCK 149, TCK 150 mitigation, effective remorse and assize court trials.
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Criminal LawJul 21, 2026
Drug Offences in İzmir: Trafficking (TCK 188) and Personal Use (TCK 191)
TCK 188 trafficking and TCK 191 personal-use possession in İzmir: how the line is drawn, probation, deferral of the public case, evidence and court process.
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Criminal LawMay 14, 2026
Effective Remorse in Drug Trafficking And Drug Use Cases
What is effective remorse in drug trafficking and use cases? Conditions for sentence reduction and immunity under TCK Article 192, and İzmir narcot...
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Commercial LawJul 02, 2026
Commercial Debt Collection and Formal Notice Process in Izmir
Commercial debt collection: formal notice, default interest, precautionary attachment, enforcement proceedings and mandatory mediation in commercial disputes.
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Criminal LawJul 21, 2026
Threat and Blackmail in İzmir (TCK 106-107)
Elements of threat and blackmail, aggravated forms, how blackmail differs, message and audio evidence, mediation, the complaint period and the İzmir process.
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Criminal LawJun 18, 2026
Negligent Injury in Traffic Accidents and Criminal Process in Izmir
Negligent injury in traffic accidents: complaint requirement, mediation, conscious negligence, fault assessment and criminal vs civil liability distinction.
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Legal ArticleMay 22, 2026
How Long Does Eviction by Undertaking Take in İzmir?
How long does tenant eviction by undertaking take in İzmir? Validity requirements, enforcement and litigation routes, and İzmir Civil Court practice.
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Criminal LawJul 21, 2026
Criminal Organization and Membership Charges in İzmir (TCK 220-314)
Criminal organization and membership charges under TCK 220 and 314 in İzmir: elements, evidence, effective remorse, detention and assize court procedure.
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Criminal LawJun 10, 2026
Criminal Proceedings For Insult And Threat Offenses on Social Media
How do criminal cases for insult and threat on social media work? IP address identification, criminal complaints, reconciliation, and İzmir crimina...
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Commercial LawMay 30, 2026
Company Formation and Commercial Contract Essentials in Izmir
Choosing business entity type, LLC vs JSC differences, key articles of association issues and critical commercial contract clauses.
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Real Estate LawMar 20, 2026
Partition Action (Izale-i Shuyu) and Sales Process in Izmir
How to file a partition action? Partition in kind vs sale, sales officer process and inherited real estate disputes.
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Criminal LawJul 21, 2026
Aggravated Fraud in İzmir: Offence and Penalties (TCK 157-158)
Aggravated fraud in İzmir: elements under TCK 157-158, fraud through information systems and banks, effective remorse, evidence and assize court proceedings.
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Family LawMay 15, 2026
Alimony Increase and Reduction Lawsuits in Izmir
When can alimony be modified? Conditions for increase, reduction and termination claims, automatic PPI indexing and Izmir Family Court process.
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Enforcement LawApr 28, 2026
Salary and Bank Account Seizure in Izmir: Exempt Assets and Objection
Limits on salary and bank seizure: one-quarter rule, pension exemption, exempt assets, homestead claim and non-seizable assets complaint.
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Real Estate LawJun 02, 2026
Expert Reports in Rent Determination And Adaptation Lawsuits in İzmir
How are expert reports prepared in İzmir rent determination and adaptation cases? Comparable rent assessment in Konak-Alsancak, equity reduction, a...
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Labor LawApr 18, 2026
Calculation of Severance And Notice Pay And The Mediation Process For Workers
How are severance and notice pay calculated in İzmir? Mandatory mediation as a precondition for litigation, mediation offices in Konak, and deadlin...
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Real Estate LawApr 12, 2026
Property Owner Rights and Disputes in Urban Renewal in Izmir
Owner rights in urban renewal: objection to risky building determination, two-thirds majority decision, rent assistance and construction-for-shares agreement.
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Criminal LawJul 21, 2026
Intentional Injury in İzmir: Complaint, Mediation and Penalties (TCK 86-87)
Intentional injury in İzmir: complaint-dependent cases under TCK 86 and 87, the six-month deadline, qualified forms, mediation and sentencing outcomes.
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Criminal LawJul 21, 2026
Intentional Homicide and Assize Court Proceedings in İzmir (TCK 81-82)
Intentional homicide in İzmir: elements under TCK 81, aggravated forms under TCK 82, dolus eventualis, self-defence, provocation and assize court process.
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Labour LawMar 05, 2026
Reinstatement Lawsuit in Izmir: Conditions, Process and Mandatory Mediation
Conditions for reinstatement claims, job security, one-month mediation deadline, burden of proof and failure-to-reinstate compensation.
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Enforcement LawFeb 25, 2026
Objection to Enforcement Proceedings and Annulment of Objection in Izmir
What happens when an enforcement order is objected to? Annulment of objection (IIK 67) vs removal of objection (IIK 68), time limits and denial compensation.
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Criminal LawJul 21, 2026
Theft and Its Aggravated Forms in İzmir (TCK 141-142)
Theft in İzmir: elements under TCK 141, aggravated forms under TCK 142, night-time, attempt, effective remorse and the criminal process at Bayraklı Courthouse.
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Criminal LawApr 10, 2026
Giving Statements And Detention Procedures During The Investigation Phase
Detention and investigation statement processes in İzmir: detention periods, right to remain silent and right to counsel, transfer from police stat...
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Family LawMay 05, 2026
Temporary Custody And Establishing Personal Contact With The Child in Divorce Proceedings
How is temporary custody and personal contact with the child determined in İzmir divorce cases? Expert reports, child support, and İzmir Family Cou...
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Criminal LawJun 18, 2026
Guide to Filing a Criminal Appeal Before İzmir Regional Court of Justice
How to prepare an appeal petition at İzmir Regional Court of Justice criminal divisions? Seven-day deadline, time-bar risks, grounds for appeal, an...
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Criminal LawJul 21, 2026
Forgery of Documents in İzmir (TCK 204-207)
Forgery of documents in İzmir: official documents under TCK 204, private documents under TCK 207, TCK 210 instruments, capacity to deceive and competent court.
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Family LawFeb 10, 2026
How to Prepare an Uncontested Divorce Protocol in Izmir?
What must be included in an uncontested divorce protocol in Izmir: custody, alimony, property division, compensation and the judge's role.
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Criminal LawApr 28, 2026
Challenging Detention Before İzmir Heavy Criminal Courts: Process And Key Considerations
How to challenge detention in İzmir? The seven-day objection period, appellate bodies, release requests, and practice before İzmir Heavy Criminal C...
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Criminal LawFeb 14, 2026
What Does The Suspension of The Pronouncement of The Verdict Mean?
The institution of the suspension of the pronouncement of the verdict holds great importance in Turkish Criminal Law.
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Labor LawJul 16, 2026
What is The Overtime Duration Under The Labor Law??
Night work is also regulated as a maximum of 7.5 hours in the legislation. Overtime pay will also be paid for night shifts exceeding 7.5 hours.
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Family LawJul 12, 2026
What is a Marital Agreement
A marital agreement is a contract based on the spouses' will, defining the internal functioning of the family and the spouses' positions towards ea...
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Labor LawJul 08, 2026
Discrimination Compensation
The Labor Law imposes two types of obligations on the employer: the obligation of equal treatment and the obligation of non-discrimination.
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Family LawJun 26, 2026
Who Owns The Jewelry Gifted at a Wedding??
It is useful to evaluate the duration for filing a lawsuit for the return of wedding jewelry, i.e.
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Criminal LawJun 22, 2026
The Offence of Fraud
Regarding the offence of fraud, the element of unlawfulness is the deception and detriment caused to a person through deceptive acts.
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Labor LawJun 14, 2026
When Does Maternity Leave Begin??
In the case of multiple pregnancies, i.e., being pregnant with more than one child, an additional 2 weeks are added to the 8-week period before chi...
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Compensation LawJun 06, 2026
Compensation For Loss of Support
Another situation that severs the causal link is the gross negligence of the deceased in the act that caused their death.
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Labor LawJun 02, 2026
What is The Scope of The Maritime Labour Law??
For a maritime transport operation to be subject to the Maritime Labour Law, one of the following three conditions must be met:
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Criminal LawMay 21, 2026
Elements of The Offence of Insulting The President?
– The offence of insulting the President is regulated separately from the general offence of insult defined in Article 125 of the Turkish Penal Code.
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Criminal LawMay 17, 2026
What is Sexual Harassment?
The qualified circumstances requiring a heavier penalty for sexual harassment and their respective penalties are as follows:
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Criminal LawMay 13, 2026
Sexual Assault Offence
The offence of sexual assault, or commonly known as rape, is among the offences that most severely violate an individual's bodily integrity.
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Criminal LawMay 09, 2026
Offence of Sexual Abuse
The offence of sexual abuse is regulated under the section on offences against sexual inviolability in the Turkish Penal Code.
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Family LawMay 05, 2026
How is Property Divided in Divorce
How is property divided in divorce? After a divorce, the division of assets acquired during the marital union is a significant issue.
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Family LawFeb 12, 2026
What is a Divorce Petition?
A divorce petition comprises the written documents that spouses must submit to the court to initiate divorce proceedings, serving as the first step...
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Family LawApr 27, 2026
Divorce Proceedings
Divorce proceedings are one of the reasons that terminate the marital union. With a divorce decree, the family unit legally and de facto ends.
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Criminal LawApr 23, 2026
Cybercrime
With the rapid advancement of technology, tools such as phones, computers, and credit cards, which have become a significant part of our lives in t...
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Family LawApr 15, 2026
Action For Paternity
An action for paternity is a court decision establishing the legal parentage between a father and a child born out of wedlock.
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Legal PracticeApr 03, 2026
Lawyer Salaries
The legal profession and studying law are currently very popular. Among the questions we constantly receive, 'How much do lawyers earn?' and 'Is st...
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Labor LawMar 30, 2026
Termination of Employment Due to Military Service
One of the common issues encountered in working life is an employee's termination of employment due to military service. In our country, for men.
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Criminal LawMar 18, 2026
What is The Penalty For Drunk Driving?
Drunk driving is regulated under Article 179 of the Turkish Penal Code. This issue is of paramount importance for the safety of individuals and tra...
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Criminal LawMar 02, 2026
Erasure of Criminal Record
Criminal records, also known as judicial records, are frequently requested by various institutions in daily life.
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