I got divorced abroad. Our assets in Turkey are registered under my ex-spouse's name. What should I do?

This article concerns individuals who divorced abroad and have assets registered under one spouse's name in Turkey.

In Turkey, assets acquired after 01.01.2002 during marriage are considered 'acquired assets,' and both spouses are assumed to have equal rights over these assets. However, to exercise this right, a separate lawsuit must be filed after the divorce decision.

For spouses living abroad, this process can be even more complicated:

1. Assets may only be registered under the ex-spouse's name
2. Asset division may not have been done
3. The ex-spouse may be trying to hide the assets

On this page, you can find answers to questions like how asset division is done, what rights you have, and how to file a lawsuit.

To protect these rights, the following should be considered:

1. The asset division lawsuit must be filed within 10 years after the divorce decision is finalized.
2. If the divorce occurred abroad, this period does not start until the divorce is recognized in Turkey.

Which assets are divided?

1. The asset must have been acquired after 01.01.2002.
2. Inherited assets and personal assets are excluded from division.
3. The lawsuit is usually a 'claim for participation in the surplus value.'
4. The court may calculate the current value of the asset and order half of it to be paid to the other spouse.

Can Assets Be Hidden?

During the divorce process abroad, your spouse may try to transfer the assets in Turkey to third parties.

To prevent this, a precautionary measure should be requested from the court.

Asset division lawsuits require complex calculations and strategic preparation.

Therefore, seeking support from an expert lawyer prevents loss of rights.

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