Should I Wait for a Divorce Lawyer When There Is a Risk of Violence?

Family Home and Protective Measures

Prepared by: Constantinople

If there is an immediate threat to safety, do not wait for a lawyer's consultation, power of attorney or paid file review; call 112 or approach the nearest law enforcement unit in Türkiye. Preparing for divorce and obtaining the protection currently needed are separate matters. Application routes under Law No. 6284 aim to ensure prompt assessment of safety and the measures required. If you are abroad, the emergency and protective authorities of the country where you are located must also be considered.

The need for protection should not be confined to physical injury. The current danger, threats, stalking, children's circumstances and safe communication options should be explained specifically. The statutory provision dispensing with evidence or documents for protective measures must not be confused with proof of other claims. Preserve any records safely; you are not expected to endanger yourself again to collect them. Any previous order or breach should also be mentioned in the application.

Once safety has been secured, we can consider which additional legal steps require assessment concerning divorce, children, housing and property. Safe address and contact information should be used with due regard to privacy. Making a protective application does not mean that all divorce and financial claims have also been decided. The scope of paid review and representation is agreed separately in writing. This article does not replace emergency assistance or an appropriate official protective application; in immediate danger, reaching those services takes priority.