Turkish Family Court Orders Public Notice in Divorce Case

A public announcement has been issued by the Hatay 5th Family Court in Turkey for a defendant in a divorce case. The court had previously sent a divorce petition and a preliminary injunction summons to the defendant's address in the Varlık neighborhood of Ankara. However, the delivery failed because the address was deemed insufficient.

Following unsuccessful attempts to locate the defendant through address inquiries, the court has decided to serve the lawsuit documents and the preliminary injunction notice via public announcement. The defendant is scheduled to appear in court on October 8, 2026, at 10:25 AM.

The court order emphasizes that the defendant must appear in person or be represented by a lawyer. If the defendant fails to comply, the trial will continue in their absence, in accordance with the law. The public announcement serves as official notification of the lawsuit and the hearing date.