Turkish court rules liking women’s photos on social media justifies divorce
A landmark ruling in Turkey has declared that liking photos of other women on social media can justify a divorce. The decision came after a wife took legal action, arguing her husband’s online behaviour broke their marital trust. Courts at multiple levels upheld her claim, reshaping how digital interactions may affect marriage law.
The case began when the wife filed for divorce, citing her husband’s social media activity as a breach of fidelity. The Kayseri Family Court agreed, ruling him primarily responsible for the marriage’s breakdown. He was ordered to pay 1,000 lira in compensation and provide alimony to his ex-wife.
The ruling establishes that online interactions, even seemingly minor ones, can carry legal weight in divorce cases. The husband must now comply with the financial penalties and alimony terms. Legal experts note that the case may influence future disputes involving social media and marital trust.
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