What are the grounds for a divorce? For example, is there a required period of separation, can the parties have an uncontested divorce?ounds for a divorce? For example, is there a required period of separation, can the parties have an uncontested divorce?

There are two main types of grounds for a divorce; special grounds and general grounds. Adultery, attempt on life, misbehaviour or indignity, delinquency of living a dishonourable life, desertion and mental illness are categorised under the special grounds. Breakdown of marriage, consensual divorce, nullity, and invalidity are categorised under general grounds. Moreover, the parties may have an uncontested divorce before Turkish Family Courts.