# Turkey judicial reform: divorce & fraud penalty debate > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-pushes-family-law-overhaul-new-alimony-limits-and-calls-for-simplified-marriage-rules > Updated: 2026-08-02T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 109. Developments: 37. The Justice Ministry’s 12th Judicial Package, launched in May 2026, accelerated court procedures, expanded e‑court services, tightened fraud penalties and reformed family law by capping indefinite alimony and mandating mediation. Constitutional and Supreme Court rulings subsequently reshaped alimony: the Constitutional Court struck down the perpetual‑alimony clause in June, and the Court of Cassation in early July denied alimony to a wife who installed a listening device, labeling her conduct “heavy fault.” The Supreme Court’s 2nd Civil Chamber later affirmed that repeated insults and deprivation of kitchen supplies also constitute heavy fault in divorce. In July, the Supreme Court upheld a lower‑court decision that a husband’s abandonment of his ill wife amounted to emotional violence, justifying divorce, alimony and compensation. The same day, courts in Kocaeli convicted two men of exploiting a senior citizen with fraudulent “spirit” claims. On 17 July, the 2nd Civil Chamber clarified ownership of wedding‑gift jewelry and, two days later, recognized statements such as “I regret marrying you” as emotional abuse, formalising them as fault grounds for divorce. On 19 July, the Supreme Court (Yargıtay) 2nd Civil Chamber reaffirmed this precedent, confirming that repeated remarks like “I regret marrying you” constitute emotional abuse. The ruling detailed the case of a young couple, granting the mother custody, child support of 600 TL, and material and moral damages of 18 000 TL each, with higher compensation granted on appeal. It has been described as a guiding decision for Turkish family law. Also on 19 July, criminal‑law professor İzzet Özgenç criticised a newly passed amendment to Article 158 of the Penal Code that halves penalties for providing bank or crypto‑account details to facilitate fraud (the “IBAN victims” law), arguing it lacks legal basis and calling on President Erdoğan to return the bill to Parliament. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-02: Turkey Supreme Court rules refusing guests and changing furniture heavy fault in divorce Turkey’s Supreme Court ruled that refusing guests and constantly changing furniture are heavy faults in divorce, overturning a lower court’s equal‑fault finding. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-supreme-court-rules-refusing-guests-and-changing-furniture-heavy-fault-in-divorce ### 2026-07-26: Turkish Supreme Court overturns divorce compensation in landmark equal‑fault rulings Turkey's Supreme Court reversed lower‑court divorce compensation rulings, declaring both spouses equally at fault and nullifying damages in multiple cases involving abuse, neglect, and a TikTok‑influencer claim 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-supreme-court-overturns-divorce-compensation-in-landmark-equalfault-rulings ### 2026-07-19: Turkish law professor urges Erdoğan to return fraud penalty bill to Parliament Prof. Dr. İzzet Özgenç urged President Erdoğan to return a new fraud‑penalty‑reduction bill to Turkey’s parliament, citing technical and legal flaws in halving sentences for those who share account details. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-law-professor-urges-erdoan-to-return-fraud-penalty-bill-to-parliament ### 2026-07-19: Turkey's Supreme Court Sets Precedent Recognizing 'I Regret Marrying You' as Grounds for Divorce Turkey's Supreme Court ruled that repeatedly saying “I regret marrying you” is emotional abuse and a valid ground for divorce, upholding a lower‑court decision that granted the wife custody and compensation. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-supreme-court-sets-precedent-recognizing-i-regret-marrying-you-as-grounds-for-divorce ### 2026-07-17: Yargıtay rules new lease nullifies prior eviction notice in landmark ruling Yargıtay ruled that a new lease nullifies any prior eviction notice, setting new standards for valid notices and affecting landlords and tenants nationwide. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-supreme-court-revises-wedding-jewelry-ownership-rule ### 2026-07-15: Turkish family courts issue public notices in Istanbul and Alanya cases Turkish family courts in Istanbul and Alanya issued public notices for a custody dispute involving alleged child abduction to Tunisia and a property transfer dispute following a divorce. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-family-courts-issue-public-notices-in-istanbul-and-alanya-cases ### 2026-07-15: Turkish courts uphold divorce ruling for emotional abuse and convict fraudsters over fake spirit claims Turkey’s Supreme Court ruled a husband’s neglect of his sick wife constitutes emotional abuse, while courts in Kocaeli sentenced two men for religious‑fraud scams involving fake demon rites. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kocaeli-court-imposes-prison-terms-for-blooddemanding-demons-fraud ### 2026-07-14: Turkish Constitutional Court upholds income cut for divorced couples cohabiting Turkey’s Constitutional Court upheld the law cutting income benefits for divorced people who still cohabit with their ex‑spouse, deeming the rule clear, constitutional and necessary to prevent abuse. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-constitutional-court-upholds-income-cut-for-divorced-couples-cohabiting ### 2026-07-10: Turkey's Supreme Court rules husband insulting wife's cooking is heavy fault in divorce Turkey’s Supreme Court upheld a divorce ruling, labeling a husband who insulted his wife’s cooking as heavily at fault, granting custody to the father and ordering 50,000 TL in damages. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-supreme-court-upholds-divorce-ruling-after-foodinsult-dispute ### 2026-07-06: Turkey tourism fraud surge warns of IBAN payment scams Turkish consumer alerts warn of a surge in holiday‑booking scams using fake listings and IBAN transfers, urging verification and secure payment methods. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-alerts-travelers-to-fake-holiday-listings-demanding-iban-payments ### 2026-07-05: Turkish Supreme Court rules woman guilty of heavy fault for secretly installing listening device in husband's car Turkey’s Yargıtay ruled a woman who secretly installed a listening device in her husband’s car as heavy fault, denying her alimony and damages, setting a precedent in family‑law cases. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-supreme-court-declares-woman-heavy-fault-for-car-spying-device-blocks-alimony ### 2026-07-03: Turkey holiday‑rental scams lure travelers with fake villa listings Scammers copy Turkish vacation‑rental ads, lure renters with fake discounts and request IBAN transfers, then vanish with the funds, prompting consumer warnings. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-holidayrental-scams-lure-travelers-with-fake-villa-listings ### 2026-06-25: Turkey's Parliament adopts 12th Judicial Package with new IBAN fraud penalty rules Turkey's Justice Commission approved the 12th Judicial Package, adding a clause that halves prison terms for those who facilitate bank‑account fraud if victims are fully compensated within six months. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-parliament-adopts-12th-judicial-package-with-new-iban-fraud-penalty-rules ### 2026-06-24: Turkey's Supreme Court rules stingy spouse can trigger divorce and damages Turkey's Supreme Court ruled that extreme frugality by a spouse justifies divorce and awards alimony plus 30,000 TL material and 50,000 TL moral damages. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-supreme-court-says-extreme-stinginess-can-justify-divorce-and-damages ### 2026-06-24: Turkey's Parliament approves 12th Judicial Package, adds IBAN victim penalty cuts Turkey’s parliament passed the 12th Judicial Package, overhauling court procedures, debt enforcement, inheritance auctions, and adding half‑sentence cuts for IBAN‑related fraud offenders. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-parliament-proposes-reduced-sentences-for-iban-fraud-victims ### 2026-06-23: Turkey's 12th Justice Package to Criminalise IBAN Rental Turkey’s 12th Justice Package will add a new offence for “IBAN rental,” penalising account‑sharing with 1‑3 year prison terms and aiming to protect “IBAN victims.” 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-justice-package-to-create-separate-offence-for-unwitting-iban-users ### 2026-06-21: Turkish MPs Flag Digital IBAN Fraud Targeting Youth Turkish MP Gamze Akkuş İlgezdi warns that organized crime uses fake scholarships and job offers to exploit youths' bank accounts, urging stronger security and legal measures. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-mps-flag-digital-iban-fraud-targeting-youth ### 2026-06-21: Turkey's Yargıtay deems coffeehouse habit a fault in divorce Turkey’s Yargıtay ruled a husband who spent most time in coffeehouses and neglected his family to be heavy fault, granting divorce and ordering 100 000 TL in damages, setting a legal precedent. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-supreme-court-deems-coffeehousefrequent-husband-heavily-at-fault-in-divorce ### 2026-06-18: Turkish courts rule on divorce, adoption and child abuse cases Turkish courts handed down rulings on a divorce, an adoption and a child sexual‑abuse case, detailing judgments, penalties and procedural next steps. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-courts-rule-on-divorce-adoption-and-child-abuse-cases ### 2026-06-16: Turkish student Bünyamin D detained in one city, acquitted in another over same fraud case Turkish student Bünyamin D is detained in Balıkesir while acquitted in İzmir for the same alleged IBAN fraud, prompting his lawyer to cite a constitutional right violation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-student-bnyamin-d-detained-in-one-city-acquitted-in-another-over-same-fraud-case ### 2026-06-16: Turkey warns of IBAN rental scams and proposes new criminal penalties Turkey warns of an IBAN rental fraud promising quick earnings, urges citizens to avoid sharing account details, and drafts a law that could impose 1‑3 years prison for knowingly letting others use one’s IBAN. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-warns-of-iban-rental-scams-and-proposes-new-criminal-penalties ### 2026-06-14: Turkish Family Courts Publish Public Divorce Notices for Foreign Defendants Turkish family courts in Kahramanmaras and Çorum issued public divorce summons for foreign defendants, scheduling hearings in September‑November 2026 and warning that absence will lead to judgments in absentia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-family-courts-publish-public-divorce-notices-for-foreign-defendants ### 2026-06-14: Turkish Supreme Court says “I don’t love you” is valid divorce reason Turkey’s Supreme Court ruled that saying “I don’t love you” is enough grounds for divorce, setting a new family‑law precedent. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-supreme-court-says-i-dont-love-you-is-valid-divorce-reason ### 2026-06-13: Turkey women's groups protest judicial package and hold media panel Turkey’s Antalya Women’s Platform protested the 12th Judicial Package over rights concerns, while a Bursa panel discussed improving women’s media representation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-womens-groups-protest-judicial-package-and-hold-media-panel ### 2026-06-12: Turkish Supreme Court rules saying 'I don't love you' can be grounds for divorce Turkey’s Supreme Court ruled that a spouse’s declaration “I don’t love you” can be grounds for divorce, establishing a new legal precedent. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-supreme-court-rules-saying-i-dont-love-you-can-be-grounds-for-divorce ### 2026-06-11: Turkey's 12th Judicial Package Sparks Reform Talk and Protests Turkey's 12th Judicial Package seeks faster, digital courts, but women’s and LGBT+ groups protest, saying it threatens rights on alimony, custody and identity verification. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-12th-judicial-package-sparks-reform-talk-and-protests ### 2026-06-06: Turkish Constitutional Court abolishes indefinite alimony provision Turkey’s Constitutional Court annulled the ‘indefinite alimony’ clause; the change takes effect in nine months, retains existing orders but ends unlimited payments, drawing protests from women’s groups and prom 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-constitutional-court-abolishes-indefinite-alimony-provision-1 ### 2026-06-04: Thousands of Turkish IBAN victims protest in Ankara over criminal investigations Thousands of Turkish citizens alleging IBAN‑fraud gathered in Ankara, protesting criminal probes under Article 158 of the Penal Code that have turned them into defendants. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thousands-of-turkish-iban-victims-convene-in-ankara-to-demand-legal-relief ### 2026-06-04: Turkey's Constitutional Court Rolls Back Lifetime Poverty Alimony, Sparking Women's Rights Outcry Turkey's Constitutional Court removed the lifetime clause for poverty alimony, prompting women's groups to warn it threatens economic security for divorced women, while some media framed the change as a relief 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-constitutional-court-rolls-back-lifetime-poverty-alimony-sparking-womens-rights-outcry ### 2026-06-04: Turkish Constitutional Court abolishes indefinite alimony provision Turkey’s Constitutional Court voted to cancel the indefinite alimony clause in the Civil Code, ending the ‘süresiz nafaka’ provision; the change will take effect after a 9‑month transition, prompting calls for 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-constitutional-court-abolishes-indefinite-alimony-provision ### 2026-06-03: Turkey's 12th Justice Package to Exclude IBAN Victim Amendments Turkey's upcoming 12th Justice Package will be presented to parliament soon, contains no special amendment for IBAN victims and proposes harsher penalties for juvenile offenders and parental neglect. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-12th-justice-package-to-exclude-iban-victim-amendments ### 2026-06-02: Turkey's Constitutional Court abolishes perpetual alimony provision Turkey's Constitutional Court struck down the perpetual alimony clause in Article 175, setting a nine‑month transition before new legislation is drafted, ending a long‑standing divorce law. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-constitutional-court-annuls-indefinite-alimony-clause-in-civil-code ### 2026-05-30: Turkey's Justice Ministry pushes 12th Justice Package to speed courts, adds harsh penalties Turkey's Justice Ministry unveiled the 12th Justice Package, dropping execution reforms and amnesty, but adding measures to speed up trials, expand mediation, tighten divorce rules, impose tougher penalties on 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-justice-ministry-pushes-12th-justice-package-to-speed-courts-adds-harsh-penalties ### 2026-05-28: Turkey’s Supreme Court backs divorce on basis of frequent job changes Turkey’s Yargıtay upheld a divorce ruling, citing a husband’s neglect, alcohol abuse and constant job changes as sufficient grounds for divorce. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-supreme-court-backs-divorce-on-basis-of-frequent-job-changes ### 2026-05-17: Turkish Supreme Court overturns poverty alimony award to financially stable divorced spouse Turkey's Supreme Court cancels poverty alimony for a divorced spouse with regular income, citing legal requirement of hardship. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-supreme-court-overturns-poverty-alimony-award-to-financially-stable-divorced-spouse ### 2026-05-14: Turkish Parliament receives 1,544 citizen petitions in April, calls for simple marriage law Turkey's parliament got 1,544 citizen petitions in April, highlighting calls for simple marriage law and other reforms. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-parliament-receives-1544-citizen-petitions-in-april-calls-for-simple-marriage-law ### 2026-05-07: Turkey to End Indefinite Alimony in New Judicial Reform Package Turkey's 12th Judicial Package ends indefinite alimony, sets a 5‑year minimum and lets judges use marriage length to set terms. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-to-end-indefinite-alimony-in-new-judicial-reform-package --- Cite as: Turkey judicial reform: divorce & fraud penalty debate. 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