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18/05/2026

Intercountry Adoption: Türkiye's Obligations Under the 1993 Hague Convention and Practical Challenges

The 1993 Hague Convention is the principal international law instrument regulating intercountry adoption around the principle of the child's best interests. This article examines the fundamental principles of the Convention, Türkiye's party status, the role of the Ministry of Family and Social Services, the accreditation system, and the principal practical challenges encountered.

14/05/2026

The 1996 Hague Convention: Cross-Border Recognition of Child Protection Measures and Türkiye's Position

The 1996 Hague Convention provides an international framework on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement regarding child protection measures. This article examines the scope of the Convention, its distinction from the 1980 Hague Convention, its application in Turkish law context, and its role in cross-border custody disputes.

13/04/2026

Eligibility and Nationality Disputes in International Sports Arbitration: CAS Jurisprudence on Athlete Nationality Changes

Athlete nationality changes and national team eligibility are among the most dynamic areas of international sports law. This article examines the eligibility rules of FIFA, FIBA, and other federations, CAS jurisprudence on nationality disputes, and the practical implications for Turkish athletes.

13/04/2026

CISG (Vienna Convention) and Its Application in Turkish Commercial Disputes: When Does International Sales Law Override Domestic Rules?

The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) is a directly applicable source of law in international commercial sales contracts. This article analyses the conditions for CISG application under Turkish law, contractual exclusion mechanisms, and Turkish Court of Cassation case law.

13/04/2026

Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Divorce Decrees in Türkiye: A Practical Guide for Cross-Border Families

For a foreign divorce decree to have legal effect in Türkiye, the recognition or enforcement procedure must be completed. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the conditions under the Turkish Private International Law Act (MÖHUK), the finality requirement, public policy review, and dual citizenship considerations.

13/04/2026

Relocation Disputes and the Hague Convention: When a Custodial Parent Wants to Move Abroad

A custodial parent's decision to relocate abroad with the child directly affects the other parent's access rights and raises significant risks under the Hague Convention. This article examines Turkish Civil Code provisions, court injunctions, and the international dimensions of relocation disputes.

13/04/2026

International Child Support Enforcement: The 2007 Hague Convention and Its Application Between Türkiye and EU Member States

The 2007 Hague Maintenance Convention provides an international framework for the cross-border recovery of child support and other family maintenance obligations. This article examines the scope of the Convention, Türkiye's party status, its interaction with the EU Maintenance Regulation, and the recognition and enforcement procedure.

13/04/2026

Emergency Arbitrator Proceedings: ICC, ISTAC and LCIA Rules Compared — Interim Measures Before Tribunal Constitution

The emergency arbitrator mechanism is one of the most dynamic tools of modern arbitration law, stepping in when urgent interim relief is needed before the arbitral tribunal is constituted. This article provides a comparative analysis of ICC, ISTAC, and LCIA emergency arbitrator rules.

13/04/2026

Anti-Doping Violations and the CAS Appeal Process: Athlete Rights, Proportionality, and the WADA Code

Anti-doping violations can result in severe sanctions that directly impact athletes' careers. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of violation types under the WADA Code, the CAS appeal process, the allocation of the burden of proof, the proportionality principle in sanctioning, and the experiences of Turkish athletes before CAS.

13/04/2026

The "Grave Risk" Defence Under Article 13(b) of the Hague Child Abduction Convention: Standards, Burden of Proof, and Recent Trends

Article 13(b) of the Hague Convention provides the most frequently invoked defence against return orders in international child abduction cases. This article examines the application standards for the "grave risk" exception, the allocation of the burden of proof, the role of domestic violence allegations, and recent trends in international jurisprudence.

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