Is my German divorce valid in Turkey?

No, not automatically. A German divorce decision usually needs to be recognised in Turkey before your marital status is updated there. Depending on the decision, Tanıma, Tenfiz or a combined procedure may be required.

Do I need to travel to Turkey for a custody case?

In many cases, no. With the right power of attorney, we can prepare filings, coordinate documents and communicate with Turkish courts. Whether personal attendance is required depends on the facts of the case and the competent court.

Can maintenance be enforced in Turkey?

Yes, if the legal requirements are met. German maintenance decisions or arrangements often need to be made enforceable in Turkey through Tenfiz before enforcement measures can be considered.

How much does an initial consultation cost?

The cost depends on the scope of your case and the documents that need to be reviewed. Before the consultation, you receive clear information about the fee and what will be assessed.

Which documents do I need for Tanıma & Tenfiz?

Usually you need the German divorce decision, proof that it is final, an apostille, a certified Turkish translation and a suitable power of attorney. We check your specific decision and tell you which documents are required.

Aile Hukuku ve Boşanma

Divorce or family dispute with a Turkey connection? We resolve it without travel.

German-Turkish divorce, custody, maintenance and Tanıma & Tenfiz handled directly from Mannheim and Ankara.

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Ankara Barosu·§207 BRAO·70+ reviews·5.0 stars·Mannheim & Ankara

Turkish-origin families across Germany often face a dual challenge with divorce, custody, or maintenance: two legal systems, two countries, one family. Turkish family law differs significantly from German law and requires a lawyer who understands both sides.

Recognise a German divorce in Turkey

Enforce maintenance in Turkey

Clarify custody with a Turkey connection

Prepare proceedings without travelling

What we handle for you

Divorce in Turkey

We initiate Turkish divorce proceedings from Germany and represent you before Turkish courts by power of attorney.

Recognition of divorce / Tanıma & Tenfiz

We clarify whether your German divorce must be recognised or made enforceable in Turkey.

Custody

We advise on custody disputes with a Turkey connection and assess which courts and steps matter in your case.

Maintenance

We advise on Turkish maintenance, child support and post-divorce maintenance, including enforcement in Turkey.

Division of assets

We assess real estate, bank accounts and assets in Turkey and guide the Turkish property-regime process.

No travel to Turkey

Many steps can be handled remotely through power of attorney, consular documents and Mannheim-Ankara coordination.

Tanıma & Tenfiz

Need your German divorce recognised in Turkey?

If you were divorced in Germany, the decision is not automatically valid in Turkey. We check whether Tanıma, Tenfiz or a combined procedure is required.

More about Tanıma & Tenfiz

How the process works

Describe your case

Send us a short WhatsApp message about the issue: divorce, custody, maintenance or recognition in Turkey.

Review the documents

We review court orders, powers of attorney, apostilles or existing documents and identify the right path.

Start representation in Turkey

Once the documents are ready, we coordinate the Turkish court or application process from Mannheim and Ankara.

Why Doğru Kanzlei

Why clients across Germany instruct us

For divorce, custody and maintenance with a Turkey connection, the decisive factor is direct access to the Turkish legal system, not the nearest office.

70+

Reviews

5,0

Stars

Digital access to Turkish courts

As a lawyer registered in the UYAP system, Hasan Doğru can follow Turkish proceedings digitally, review documents and coordinate steps from Germany.

Dual bar registration

With Ankara Bar membership and Karlsruhe Bar registration under §207 BRAO, we handle Turkish-law matters directly.

70+ reviews · 5.0 stars

More than 70 client reviews with a 5.0 rating show our focus on personal, transparent and results-oriented support.

Available throughout Germany

Whether you are in Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Munich or Mannheim, many Turkey-related family-law matters can be prepared by WhatsApp, phone, video and power of attorney.

Office in Ankara

Alongside the German office, the Ankara office provides direct access to Turkish courts, notaries and authorities when speed matters.

Client testimonials

"I sincerely thank Mr Doğru for his excellent support in my Tanıma ve Tenfiz case. From the very beginning, I felt in safe hands."

Hatice Kul

Tanıma & Tenfiz

"Excellent law office, highly recommended. He supported me very successfully in two proceedings in Turkey."

İnci Şen

Proceedings in Turkey

"Hasan followed the process attentively and gave very detailed information about both the Turkish and German sides of my case."

Tuğçe Garip

Germany-Turkey matter

Frequently Asked Questions

Next step

Let us review your case

Briefly describe your situation on WhatsApp. We will assess whether and how we can support you with divorce, custody, maintenance or Tanıma & Tenfiz.