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We provide professional legal consultancy services on sensitive matters such as family law, irretrievable breakdown of marriage, uncontested and contested divorce processes, child custody, alimony, and asset division. We are by your side to protect your rights and to manage this challenging process in the most professional manner.
Comprehensive guidance on entrepreneurship and the processes of starting commercial activities in Turkey. Note: All our legal processes are carried out by our expert lawyers and professional consultants.
Professional support for student residence permit procedures.
Residence permit applications through investment.
Franchise acquisition processes from leading brands and strategic business consultancy.
We offer the right strategy and complete document preparation for foreigners wishing to reside legally in Türkiye. In accordance with the 2026 current Migration Management criteria, we manage your real estate, touristic, family, or student residence permit applications while minimizing the risk of rejection, and follow up on your appointment and insurance processes. Short-Term and Long-Term Residence Permits Residency through Real Estate Residence Permit Extension and Case Tracking Under the guidance of Kafkas Consulting, secure your legal status in Türkiye with confidence.
We optimize all establishment processes from legal and financial perspectives to ensure you make a strong start to your commercial activities in Türkiye. In compliance with the 2026 current Turkish Commercial Code legislation, we complete Limited and Joint Stock company formation, preparation of articles of association, MERSIS registrations, and tax office procedures quickly from a single point.
We manage the legal process from end to end for companies and individual entrepreneurs wishing to employ foreign personnel in Türkiye. In full compliance with Law No. 6735 and the 2026 current legislation, we follow up on the 5-to-1 employment quota analysis, determination of the correct salary scale, and Ministry approval processes with professional meticulousness.
As Kafkas Consultancy, we guide individuals who want to step into a new life in Turkey and companies that want to take a place in the business world with years of experience. We manage complex legal processes such as residence, work permit and company establishment of our foreign clients quickly, transparently and reliably.
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Legal Guide: Your Rights in Divorce, Criminal, Labor, and Real Estate Lawsuits Legal processes are complex, technical periods that anyone can encounter in the course of life. Correct interpretation of laws, complete compliance with procedural rules, and prevention of loss of rights are only possible with professional legal consultancy and advocacy services. In this comprehensive guide, we discuss the most sought-after legal processes in detail, especially family law and divorce lawsuits, as well as criminal, labor, real estate, and enforcement law. What Will You Find in This Guide? 1. Family Law: Divorce Lawsuits, Custody, and Alimony 2. Criminal Law: Heavy Criminal and Criminal Court of First Instance Processes 3. Labor Law: Severance Pay and Reinstatement Lawsuits 4. Real Estate and Inheritance Law: Title Deed and Dissolution of Partnership 5. Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law: Debt Collection and Debt Management 6. The Importance of Professional Legal Consultancy 1. Family Law and Divorce Lawsuits Consultancy Family law is a dynamic field that protects the family, the smallest building block of society, but also secures the rights of the parties in case of dispute. The divorce lawsuit consultancy we offer aims to ensure that this wearing process is overcome with the least damage. What are the Grounds for Divorce According to the Civil Code? In order for a divorce lawsuit to be filed and accepted by the court, it must be based on a legal justification. Grounds for divorce are examined under two main headings: general and specific: Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage (General Ground): Commonly known as severe incompatibility, it is the situation where it cannot be expected from the spouses to maintain a common life. Continuous arguments, insults, indifference, and trust-shaking behaviors fall under this scope. Adultery (Specific Ground): This is when one of the spouses engages in a sexual relationship with someone else while the marriage continues. It is an absolute ground for divorce, and the lawsuit must be filed within 6 months from the date the adultery is discovered. Intent on Life, Extremely Bad or Insulting Behavior (Specific Ground): This refers to the situation where a spouse acts with the intention of killing the other spouse, inflicts severe physical violence, or severely damages their honor in public. Committing a Crime and Leading a Dishonorable Life (Specific Ground): It is the adoption of a dishonorable lifestyle such as gambling or prostitution, or committing a humiliating crime by one of the spouses. Desertion / Abandonment (Specific Ground): This occurs when one of the spouses leaves the common home without a justified reason in order to avoid marital obligations and does not return for at least 6 months. A formal legal warning requirement applies. Mental Illness (Specific Ground): This is when one of the spouses develops an incurable mental illness and this situation makes the common life unbearable for the other spouse. It must be proven by an official medical board report. What is an Uncontested Divorce? What are the Conditions? It is a type of lawsuit filed when the spouses reach a full consensus on all financial results of the divorce and the status of the children. In order to file an uncontested divorce lawsuit, the following conditions must be met together: The marriage must have lasted for at least 1 year, The spouses must apply to the court together, or one spouse must accept the lawsuit filed by the other, The judge must listen to the parties in person and be convinced that their wills are declared freely, The prepared uncontested divorce protocol (articles on custody, alimony, compensation, and property division) must be approved by the judge. Why Do Contested Divorce Lawsuits Take Long? When the parties cannot reach an agreement on issues such as divorce, custody, amount of compensation, or property division, a contested divorce lawsuit takes place. Since these lawsuits require allegations to be proven with witnesses, message logs, bank statements, or expert examinations, they can take between 1.5 and 3 years. Alimony and Custody Criteria in Divorce The most disputed issues in the court process are the future of the children and financial balances: Custody: The judge considers the best interest of the child rather than the financial status of the mother or father. The child's age, education, health, and habitual environment are the main factors. Children over a certain age are asked for their preference in court. Types of Alimony: There are 3 basic types of alimony that can be legally claimed during the divorce process: Temporary Alimony (Tedbir Nafakası): Temporary alimony granted for the spouse and children in need from the filing of the lawsuit until the end of the process. Poverty Alimony (Yoksulluk Nafakası): Alimony paid indefinitely (or until remarriage) to the party who will fall into poverty due to divorce and whose fault is not heavier than the other spouse. Affiliation Alimony (İştirak Nafakası): The financial contribution made by the spouse who is not granted custody, in proportion to their financial power, to the care and education expenses of the child. 2. Criminal Law: Protection of Defendant and Victim Rights Criminal law is a branch of law that is directly related to the freedom of individuals and the public order of the state, and does not accept mistakes. Every step from the investigation phase (police and prosecutor statements) to the prosecution phase (court trial) must be followed meticulously. While Heavy Criminal Courts deal with crimes with an upper limit of imprisonment of more than 10 years (intentional killing, qualified fraud, robbery, etc.), Criminal Courts of First Instance try crimes requiring a lower limit of imprisonment (injury, theft, insult, threat, etc.). Failure to provide a professional defense in criminal cases can lead to irreversible consequences binding freedom (imprisonment). 3. Labor Law: Regulation of Employee and Employer Relations Disputes between employees and employers form the basis of labor law. In our country, it is a legal obligation to apply to the mediation process before trial in labor lawsuits. The most common types of lawsuits filed in the field of labor law are: Severance and Notice Indemnity Lawsuits: These are severance pay rights deserved by an employee who has worked for at least 1 year when dismissed without a justified reason, and compensation rights arising from non-compliance with notice periods. Reinstatement Lawsuit: In workplaces employing 30 or more workers, it is a protective type of lawsuit that must be filed by the employee whose employment contract is terminated without a valid reason within 1 month from the termination. Overtime and Wage Receivables: These are lawsuits in which the employee's unpaid overtime, weekend holiday, public holiday wages, and annual leave receivables are calculated and claimed. 4. Real Estate, Expropriation, and Inheritance Law Real estate property law is an area with high economic value and highly technical legislation. The main dispute issues are: Deed Cancellation and Registration Lawsuits: Filed for the purpose of correcting faulty title deed records arising from irregular transactions, forgery, collusion of the inherited (collusion to smuggle property from inheritance), or zoning practices. Dissolution of Partnership (İzaleyi Şuyu) Lawsuits: It is the process of selling an inherited property or a property subject to shared ownership through the court and distributing its price among the shareholders when they cannot agree on sharing. Determination of Expropriation Value: These are lawsuits filed in order to register the real value of the real estate and to prevent the victimization of the property owner in case the state seizes a property belonging to an individual due to public interest justification. 5. Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law: Debt Collection Enforcement offices step in when debts arising from commercial life or personal relationships are not paid on time. Enforcement and bankruptcy law ensures that the creditor reaches their right in the fastest way, while protecting the legal rights of the debtor (assets that cannot be seized, objection to unfair enforcement, etc.). Time management determines the fate of the case in enforcement law, where periods are very short (for example, the objection period to enforcement proceedings without judgment is 7 days). 6. Advantages of Working with a Professional Attorney and Law Firm Being right is not enough to win a lawsuit on its own. Our legal system has a **formal and time-based** procedural structure. Failure to submit a petition on time in a justified lawsuit, failure to present evidence properly, or filing a lawsuit in the wrong court leads to the rejection of the lawsuit without even entering its merits. Remember: In law, "procedure comes before substance." Taking the right legal steps at the right time protects your rights, saves you from financial damage and unnecessary loss of time. Whether it is a complex contested divorce lawsuit, a commercial receivable enforcement, or a criminal trial; we manage your processes with a professional, transparent, and solution-oriented approach. To get detailed information about your rights and to create a legal consultancy appointment, you can contact us immediately through our Contact Page.
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A Secure Future in Türkiye: Residence and Living Strategies for Foreigners A Residence Permit is not just a card; it is the key to your new life in Türkiye. Living in Türkiye offers unique opportunities, from the blue of the Aegean to the history of Istanbul. However, the process of transitioning from being a "guest" to a "resident" legally is directly linked to the current security and demographic policies of the Presidency of Migration Management. Obtaining a residence permit in 2026 now requires much more "evidence" and "qualification." I. Real Estate-Oriented Residence: The Strongest Status Acquiring residence by purchasing property in Türkiye is still the most prestigious path. However, the idea that "every title deed brings residency" is a major misconception. Within the framework of 2026 regulations: Appraisal Requirement: The value of the real estate must not fall below the determined threshold (e.g., $200,000 and above). Regional Control: Buying a house without checking the "Closed Neighborhoods" list is the biggest mistake leading to the rejection of a residence permit. II. A New Era in Touristic Residence: "Why Are You Here?" Saying "I want to travel around Türkiye" is no longer enough for a 1-year residence permit. The Migration Management now expects a concrete travel plan, a declaration of sufficient and regular income (pension from abroad, rental income, etc.), and comprehensive health insurance. At Kafkas Consulting, we present your application not just by filling out a form, but with a convincing "letter of intent." III. Health Insurance and Social Rights Foreigners holding a residence permit can benefit from state hospitals (under GSS) and private health institutions in Türkiye. Choosing the right policy both speeds up appointment approval and protects you from high costs in emergencies. Pre-Appointment Checklist Address document registered in the UAVT system. Notarized lease agreement or title deed. Bank account statements for the last 6 months. Criminal record (From home country and Türkiye). Common Mistakes - Applying after the visa period has expired. - Invalid/Insufficient health insurance coverage. - Not showing up at the Migration Management on the appointment day. Start the Process Immediately with Kafkas Consulting
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Bringing Global Talent to Türkiye: Work Permit Handbook Legal Legislation, Quota Systems, and Strategies to Increase Approval Rates Employing foreign personnel in Türkiye is not just a matter of "permission"; it is a "protection of the local workforce" analysis conducted by the Ministry. While the International Labor Law No. 6735 aims to attract the qualified workforce that Türkiye needs, it also strictly implements certain quotas. 1. The 5-to-1 Rule: Get the Math Right The Ministry's most fundamental requirement is this: For every 1 foreigner employed, 5 Turkish citizens must be employed at the workplace under social security. However, as Kafkas Consulting, we manage the exceptions to this rule in your favor: Quota flexibilities in advanced technology and R&D companies. "Qualitative Investment" status within the scope of direct foreign investments. Special tolerances provided to export champion firms. 2. Salary Scale: Position and Wage Balance The Ministry sets minimum wage limits to prevent the exploitation of foreign personnel and to ensure that the path for local experts is not blocked. In this calculation based on the 2026 minimum wage: - **Senior Executives:** 6.5 times the minimum wage. - **Unit Managers and Engineers:** 4 times the minimum wage. - **Sales and Marketing Specialists:** 3 times the minimum wage. - **Domestic Workers / Others:** 1 time the minimum wage. 3. The Art of Step-by-Step Application The process usually progresses through the online system (e-Devlet). However, the real work is writing the "story" of the documents. A professional response to the question, "Why do you prefer this foreign person instead of a Turkish citizen?" in the petition submitted to the Ministry increases the approval rate by 90%. Kafkas Consulting establishes the link between the personnel's CV and the company's field of activity, turning the "added value" this foreigner will contribute to the Turkish economy into a report in legal language. Critical Warning: Risk of Deportation and Penalties Penalties for illegal employment have been significantly increased in 2026. Professional support is essential to avoid not only financial fines but also consequences such as the personnel being banned from entering Türkiye and the company's foreign personnel permits being restricted for 5 years.
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