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Turkish Civil Code (Law No. 4721)

Article 169: III. Interim measures

Book Two: FAMILY LAW › Part One: LAW OF MARRIAGE › Chapter Two: DIVORCE A. Grounds for divorce

When an action for divorce or separation is brought, the judge shall ex officio take the interim measures necessary for the duration of the proceedings, in particular those concerning the housing and maintenance of the spouses, the administration of the spouses' property, and the care and protection of the children.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 169 · III. Geçici önlemler

Boşanma veya ayrılık davası açılınca hâkim, davanın devamı süresince gerekli olan, özellikle eşlerin barınmasına, geçimine, eşlerin mallarının yönetimine ve çocukların bakım ve korunmasına ilişkin geçici önlemleri re'sen alır.

Text as of 1 October 2026 · Official source (Turkish): mevzuat.gov.tr ↗

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