Adultery is regulated in the Turkish Civil Code as a special ground for divorce. It causes serious legal and emotional consequences. This guide explains the conditions, evidence, Supreme Court approach, and Antalya family court practice regarding adultery-based divorce.
Adultery legally refers to sexual infidelity. Infidelity in everyday language may also include emotional or non-physical relationships. In divorce law, only adultery is accepted as a specific ground, and it must be proven with certainty.
Courts require proof beyond reasonable doubt. Examples of admissible evidence include:
Illegally obtained evidence (hidden cameras, unauthorized recordings) is invalid.
The Turkish Court of Cassation rules that mere intimate messages or friendly photos may not suffice alone. However, if the totality of evidence supports adultery, divorce is granted.
Antalya family courts (Muratpaşa, Kepez, Konyaaltı, Alanya, Manavgat, etc.) emphasize lawful collection of evidence. Working with an Antalya divorce lawyer ensures petitions and evidence comply with procedural rules.
No. Once forgiven, adultery cannot be used as grounds for divorce.
The claim may be dismissed. The spouse can alternatively file under irretrievable breakdown of marriage.
Yes. The wronged spouse may claim material and moral damages.
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