I got divorced abroad. I still appear married in Turkey. How can I make my divorce decision valid in Turkey?
This article concerns citizens of the Republic of Turkey or blue card holders living abroad who have divorced in their country of residence.
You may have completed your divorce case abroad. However, this decision is not automatically valid in Turkey. You still appear married in Turkey. In this case:
- You cannot remarry
- Official procedures like inheritance and child records are processed as if you were still married
To prevent this situation and make your foreign divorce decision valid in Turkey, there are two different ways: