Türkiye weighs adopting family mediation to ease divorce cases
Justice minister says initiative could reduce court delays, ease tensions, and safeguard children’s interests
ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) – Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç announced that the government is exploring the introduction of a family mediation mechanism, modeled on practices in several European nations, to resolve divorces more amicably and shorten protracted court battles.
The measure is part of Türkiye’s 2025 “Family Year” campaign, which seeks to strengthen family ties and counter the rising divorce trend, with official data showing 187,343 cases recorded in 2024.
Although many divorces proceed without major conflict, disagreements over property, alimony, and compensation often extend proceedings for years, Tunç said at an event in the northern province of Bartın.
Under the planned reform, to be included in an upcoming omnibus bill, divorce filings would be handled separately from financial disputes to prevent procedural delays.
“Some cases drag on for a decade, leaving people unable to rebuild their lives,” Tunç noted, adding that consultations with family court judges and senior legal authorities are shaping the proposal.
He said mediation could deter lawyers from inflaming disputes, help protect the privacy of separating couples, and reduce the emotional toll on children.
Even when couples cannot reach a settlement, the mediation process could foster more measured and constructive dialogue, he added.
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