Family law encompasses a wide range of legal matters concerning family life, from the establishment to the dissolution of the marital union, from financial relations between spouses to the protection of children. In addition to their legal consequences, disputes in this field are sensitive processes that directly affect individuals’ private lives and family relationships.
Attorney Yıldız Şahin provides legal consultancy and advocacy services in disputes falling within the scope of family law, with the aim of protecting her clients’ rights and interests. Each case is assessed on its own merits; the legal, financial and personal consequences of the process are explained to the client clearly and comprehensibly.
Our Principal Practice Areas within the Scope of Family Law
Uncontested and contested divorce proceedings
Custody and modification of custody proceedings
Disputes concerning the establishment of personal contact with a child
Claims for interim, child and spousal maintenance
Proceedings for the increase, reduction or termination of maintenance
Claims for pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages
Liquidation of the matrimonial property regime and property division proceedings between spouses
Claims relating to jewellery and personal belongings
Legal transactions concerning the family home
Disputes arising from the termination of an engagement
Proceedings concerning the establishment or denial of parentage
Paternity, acknowledgement, adoption and guardianship procedures
Requests for protective and preventive measures under Law No. 6284
Preparation of protocols, petitions and legal documents relating to family law
Attorney Yıldız Şahin adopts a legal approach in family law disputes that prioritises the best interests of the parties, and particularly of the children, and aims to prevent the dispute from escalating further wherever possible. Where settlement is not possible, she follows the process diligently to ensure the effective protection of the client’s rights before the judicial authorities.
In consultations relating to family law, confidentiality, professional secrecy and the protection of personal data are among the fundamental priorities. At every stage of the process, importance is attached to informing the client, enabling the client to make decisions with an understanding of the possible legal consequences, and ensuring that the client feels safe.
Since every family law dispute is unique, the legal course to be followed is determined in light of the characteristics of the specific case and the current legislation.
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The information on this page is intended for general informational purposes; the legal assessment may vary depending on the circumstances of the specific matter. The contents do not constitute legal advice or a guarantee of outcome.