Sadi Berk
Lawyer · Kusadasi, Turkey
- 80 cases handled · 1 in this service
- 15+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Turkish
- Law, Marmara University
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5.00(6 reviews)
Modify Child Support or Alimony in Turkey
In Turkey child support (iştirak nafakası) and alimony for a former spouse (yoksulluk nafakası) can be increased, reduced or ended by the family court when circumstances change. English-speaking lawyers in Turkey explain when such a case is possible and represent payers and recipients, including those living abroad.
About Modify Child Support or Alimony in Turkey
Modifying child support or alimony in Turkey means asking the family court (aile mahkemesi) to change maintenance, called nafaka in Turkish. It covers child support (iştirak nafakası), alimony or spousal maintenance for a former spouse (yoksulluk nafakası), a case to increase the amount (nafaka artırım davası), a case to reduce it (nafaka azaltım davası) and a request to end it. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Modification Child Support or Alimony Agreements”.
Who this is for
Recipients whose maintenance no longer covers the child’s needs or the cost of living, payers whose income has fallen or whose situation has changed, and parents or former spouses where one of them lives outside Turkey.
How it works in Turkey
Maintenance set in a divorce judgment or an approved protocol stays in force until a court changes it, and the court does not change it on its own initiative. A party files a petition with the family court, which compares the income and expenses of both sides then and now, the child’s needs as the child grows and the general cost of living. It can increase, reduce, keep or end the maintenance. Interim maintenance (tedbir nafakası) ordered while a divorce is pending is changed within that divorce case.
Points to watch
- Parents or former spouses can agree on a new amount, but an agreement that a court has not approved may be harder to enforce.
- Child support usually ends when the child comes of age; support for a child still in education can be a separate question.
- Alimony for a former spouse can end in situations set by law, for example remarriage.
- Unpaid maintenance is a separate matter, collected through the enforcement office (icra dairesi).
- Maintenance ordered by a foreign court usually has to be recognised and enforced in Turkey first; see enforcement of foreign judgments.
What a lawyer does
A lawyer reviews the existing judgment or protocol, gathers evidence of the change in income or needs, files the petition or the response, and represents a client who lives abroad under a power of attorney. Maintenance questions often come up together with child custody and after a divorce.
Questions and answers
Can maintenance be increased because prices have risen?
Yes. A rise in the cost of living is one of the reasons courts consider in a case to increase maintenance, together with the child’s needs and the payer’s means.
Can a payer who has lost income ask for a reduction?
Yes. Courts usually look for a lasting change rather than a short dip, and they check whether the payer can still contribute.
Is an agreement between the parents enough?
The parents can agree, but having the new amount approved by the court gives it the same force as the original decision.
What if the other party lives abroad?
A case can often still be brought in Turkey, with papers served abroad; which court is competent depends on where the parties and the child live.
Can alimony for a former spouse be ended?
Yes, in situations set by law, such as remarriage of the recipient, or by a court when the circumstances that justified it no longer exist.
4 lawyers who provide Modify Child Support or Alimony in Turkey
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Cansu
Lawyer · Izmir, Turkey
- 209 cases handled
- 13+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Turkish
- Law, Yeditepe University
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4.96(9 reviews)
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Gamze
Lawyer · Bodrum, Turkey
- 123 cases handled
- 14+ years in practice
- Speaks: Turkish, English
- Law, Yeditepe University
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4.94(4 reviews)
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Mert
Lawyer · Antalya, Turkey
- 43 cases handled
- 11+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Turkish
- Bachelors of Law, Ankara University
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Always available and keen to help, a nice guy and easy to talk to.
— Jeffrey31 May 2019Modify Child Support or Alimony -
The lawyer knows Turkish law extremely well, including the options open to me as a dual Turkish and American citizen living abroad, and I was amazed at how fast she understood my situation. At each stage she laid out the possible next steps, and I never felt stuck or pushed in one direction. Costs were agreed in advance and were very reasonable for the work done. I truly felt she was on my side throughout, and I am completely satisfied with the result. She is extremely friendly and very professional, and I will certainly keep using her for any other legal matter I need handled in Turkey.
— Cheryl28 Apr 2022 -
His service to me was very professional and prompt, and he went out of his way to keep me informed about what he was doing, all in perfect English.
— Alan16 Oct 2023 -
The lawyer went above and beyond in every possible way. Several steps had to be completed in a specific order, and she replied to everything within minutes, every time. She explained it all in perfect detail and advised us on what would give the best chance of success. She was kind and friendly yet professional. She gave us the legal help we needed and also eased our stress, because it felt like having a friend in the country who wanted to help, and we are very satisfied with the outcome.
— Brandon31 Jan 2023Residency Visa, Turkey -
A fast response and excellent advice.
— Elena03 Jan 2023 -
I experienced nothing but the highest level of professionalism and responsiveness from the lawyer. She was always extremely knowledgeable, calm and very responsive, with excellent communication skills in perfect English, and she got things done quickly. I am very grateful for all the help she gave me and would recommend her very highly.
— Michael08 Sep 2022 -
Excellent service. We needed to set up a company in Turkey and get legal support, and they quickly connected us with a lawyer there, with great results.
— Sergio27 Jun 2022 -
The lawyer was very professional and responsive. On every matter we discussed she offered solutions drawn from her experience and expertise, and we found that very useful. We are very pleased with how she worked with us, and her English was perfect.
— Mohammed14 Feb 2022 -
He made me feel as if I were his only client, and in my view he went far beyond what was needed to look after my requirements. I felt completely safe in his hands, I am very satisfied with his work, and I count myself lucky to have him as my lawyer. I plan to use his office for as long as I am in Kusadasi.
— Dennis18 Aug 2021EU Residency Visa (Non-EU), Turkey -
The lawyer is great and guided me through the whole process. I am very happy with the help she gave, and her English was flawless. I would certainly recommend her to friends and to anyone who needs a professional with a problem-solving mindset.
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Working with her is very easy, and for any future needs I will hire her again.
— Fahimeh29 Mar 2021EU Citizen Registration Certificate (Residency Certificate), Turkey -
The lawyer was extremely helpful and could not have done any more for me.
— Andrew16 Feb 2021Family Law Consultation, Turkey