If an employment contract is terminated unfairly, the employee may claim severance pay (if employed for over a year), notice pay, unpaid wages, overtime, and annual leave wages. Additionally, if legal conditions are met (30+ employees, 6 months seniority), they may file a reinstatement lawsuit within 1 month.
Vehicle depreciation refers to the loss in market value of a vehicle due to damages sustained in a traffic accident. Owners of vehicles who are not 100% at fault can claim compensation for this loss from the at-fault party's traffic insurance.
An uncontested divorce, where the marriage has lasted more than 1 year and both parties agree completely on all matters (alimony, custody, asset division) via a signed protocol, is usually concluded in the first hearing. Depending on the court’s schedule, it typically takes 1 to 3 months.
The primary consideration for determining custody is the "best interest of the child". Rather than the parents' financial status, the court evaluates which parent can best provide for the child's physical, emotional, and moral development. For children of understanding age (8 and older), their own preferences and evaluations by court pedagogues are highly vital.
In case of non-payment of rent, an enforcement procedure (30-day period) is started first. If unpaid, an eviction lawsuit in the enforcement court may take 6-8 months. Eviction due to the landlord's necessity typically takes 1 to 1.5 years depending on court caseloads.
According to the Turkish Criminal Code, legal representation is mandatory for severe crimes carrying a minimum sentence of more than 5 years, for minors (under 18), or for individuals severely disabled. While not legally required otherwise, hiring an expert criminal lawyer is highly recommended to prevent severe consequences.
An employee who suffers an accident at the workplace or while on duty can file a lawsuit for material and moral damages. Compensation is calculated based on the employee's disability rate and the employer's fault percentage. The statute of limitations is 10 years from the accident date.
Heirs can unconditionally reject the inheritance by applying to the Civil Court of Peace with an oral or written statement within 3 months of learning of the deceased's death. If the deceased was clearly insolvent at the time of death, an action for presumed rejection of inheritance can be filed without a time limit.
For crimes committed online, digital evidence such as screenshots, log limits, and URLs must be quickly submitted to the prosecutor's office and cybercrime units. For complaint-dependent crimes like insult, the legal deadline to file a complaint is 6 months from identifying the perpetrator.
Joint-stock companies with a core capital exceeding a specific threshold (currently 1,250,000 TL) are legally required to retain a contracted lawyer. Even when not mandatory, consulting a lawyer for limited and joint-stock company formations is strongly recommended to prevent future structural risks.
If shared assets (like inherited real estate) cannot be divided among co-owners amicably, this lawsuit allows a court to either physically divide the property or sell it and distribute the proceeds among the shareholders. Sales are typically done via public auction.
No, pursuant to the Attorneyship Law No. 1136, lawyers are strictly prohibited from providing free legal consultation or taking cases without a fee. Attorney fees are determined by agreement, provided they are not below the Minimum Wage Tariff published annually by the Turkish Bar Association.