In this episode of Beyond Borders, Antonia Marran and Susan Warda turn their focus to family law matters involving Australia and Turkey, exploring the legal, cultural and practical challenges faced by families whose lives span both jurisdictions.  They are joined by leading Turkish family law expert and Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), Mert Yalcin of Yalcin & Toygar.

With increasing global mobility, disputes involving children, property and international enforcement are becoming more common. This episode unpacks what families need to understand when navigating cross-border family law issues between Australia and Turkey.

The discussion covers:

• Key differences between the Australian family law framework and the Turkish Civil Code
• How family law proceedings are approached and determined in each jurisdiction
• International child abduction and the Hague Convention, including how it operates in Australia vs Turkey, practical enforcement and common pitfalls in cross-border child matters

• Cross-border parenting disputes and international relocation risks
• Recognition and enforcement of parenting orders
• Marriage, divorce and property settlement issues across jurisdictions
• Spousal maintenance considerations in international cases
• The growing role of mediation, cultural sensitivity and social media as evidence

This episode offers practical, real-world insights for families navigating international family law matters — and reinforces the importance of early, coordinated advice when family law crosses borders. For further information, contact Susan Warda at Mills Oakley - https://www.millsoakley.com.au/our-people/susan-warda/