Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Court Judgments in Türkiye

For a court judgment given abroad to have effect in Türkiye, recognition or enforcement is required. This process falls within private international law. This article covers the recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments for information purposes.

📜 Recognition and Enforcement

Recognition gives a foreign court judgment the effect of a final judgment in Türkiye; enforcement allows the judgment to be executed. Judgments such as divorces mostly require recognition, while judgments such as those on receivables require enforcement. This distinction determines the direction of the process. A correct assessment is important.

✅ Conditions

Recognition and enforcement require conditions such as the judgment being final, not conflicting with public policy, and reciprocity. Proper certification and translation of documents (apostilleTR) come into play. Meeting the conditions is essential. Each case is assessed separately.

🏛️ The Process

Recognition and enforcement are carried out through a lawsuit filed before the competent Turkish court. Proper management of the process ensures that the judgment is treated as valid in Türkiye. This procedure often arises in matters such as divorce involving foreigners. Each situation is handled under its own conditions.

📌 Related Topics

The subject is linked to divorce and custody for foreigners and apostille and document certificationTR.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions