# Turkish judicial and penal system reforms > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-judicial-and-penal-system-reforms > Updated: 2026-09-06T12:08:34.000Z. Sources: 34. Developments: 4. Turkey is preparing to introduce the 13th Judicial Package to the Grand National Assembly in October, featuring significant reforms to family law and professional benefits for legal practitioners. A central component of the package is the restructuring of alimony. Following a Constitutional Court decision to annul the provision for indefinite alimony, the government proposes replacing it with a graduated system where payment durations are linked to the length of the marriage. Under the draft, alimony duration may be calculated as half the length of the marriage, though marriages lasting only 6 months to 1 year could still entitle recipients to at least 5 years of support. Judges will retain discretionary power to extend these periods based on factors such as age, health, professional experience, or the recipient's ability to re-enter the workforce. The regulation also explores the possibility of lump-sum alimony payments. Existing alimony payments finalized under current laws are expected to continue for at least one year after implementation. To accelerate divorce proceedings, Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that judges may be permitted to separate the divorce decree from secondary disputes, such as custody, alimony, and financial settlements. This measure aims to prevent couples from remaining legally married for extended periods while waiting for ancillary issues to be resolved. The package also seeks to reduce the statute of limitations for property division to five years. Furthermore, the Ministry aims to set specific targets for judicial efficiency, including completing rent determination cases within nine months and eviction cases within 1.5 years. As part of the 2025-2029 Judicial Reform Strategy, the government also announced new benefits for lawyers, including a 50% discount on firearm license fees and no fees for renewals. This strategy further aims to support young lawyers and address violence against legal professionals. ## Claims - New legal regulations regarding divorce and alimony are planned to be implemented in October. (corroborated by 11 sources) - The draft proposes that for marriages lasting 6 months to 1 year, alimony will be paid for at least 5 years. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Older women may apply to the court within one year after the current alimony period ends. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Constitutional Court annulled the provision for indefinite alimony on June 4. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Rent determination cases are targeted to be completed within 9 months, and eviction cases within 1.5 years. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Measures to prevent the prolongation of divorce cases are being prepared. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Lawyers will receive a 50 percent discount on firearm license fees, and no fees will be charged for renewals. (single source) - Alimony duration will be determined based on the period from the start of the marriage to the date the divorce case is filed. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Turkey to introduce new divorce and alimony regulations in October Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that new divorce and alimony regulations, following the annulment of indefinite alimony, are expected to reach Parliament in October. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-announces-judicial-reforms-for-divorce-and-lawyer-benefits ### 2026-08-24: Turkey proposes reform to replace indefinite alimony with graduated system Turkey's proposed 13th Judicial Package aims to replace indefinite alimony with a graduated system based on marriage duration, age, and economic status, while also reforming divorce proceedings. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-proposes-reform-to-replace-indefinite-alimony-with-graduated-system ### 2026-08-23: Turkey plans comprehensive reform of penal execution system Turkey's AK Parti and MHP are planning major reforms to the penal execution system to ensure legal equality, simplify complex laws, and potentially allow early release for first-time offenders. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/akp-signals-potential-reforms-to-turkeys-penal-and-execution-system ### 2026-08-22: Turkey prepares 13th Judicial Package to reform alimony and prison capacity Turkey's upcoming 13th Judicial Package, expected in October, aims to replace indefinite alimony with a time-limited system based on marriage duration and address prison capacity issues. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-prepares-13th-judicial-package-to-reform-alimony-and-prison-capacity --- Cite as: Turkish judicial and penal system reforms. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-judicial-and-penal-system-reforms