Turkish court recognized likes on social media as grounds for divorce.

According to ТСН: A Turkish court has made a resonant decision: a man's likes on posts by other women on social media can constitute grounds for divorce.

Court Ruling

The court ruled that such online activity violates the marital duty of fidelity and undermines trust in marriage.

This case was heard in the city of Kayseri. A woman with the initials HB filed for divorce, accusing her husband of verbal abuse, excessive social media engagement, and regularly liking provocative photos of other women with inappropriate comments.

Arguments of the Parties

The plaintiff's lawyers argued that such behavior is psychological infidelity and demanded financial compensation.

The husband, known as SB, denied all accusations and filed a counterclaim, stating that his wife humiliated his father, and her jealousy harmed his reputation. However, the court found that greater blame lay with him.

Financial Consequences

The court ordered SB to pay monthly alimony of 750 Turkish lira (about 20 dollars) and to compensate moral damages of 80,000 lira (approximately 2,000 dollars). The ruling indicated that even seemingly innocent online interactions can cause emotional instability and ruin balance in marital relationships.

SB attempted to appeal the decision, considering the compensation amount excessive, but the appeals court upheld it. The judge noted that regularly liking photos of other women undermines trust in marriage.

Lawyers' Predictions

Lawyers believe that this decision could significantly impact judicial practice in Turkey. Digital evidence — screenshots, messages, and social media activity — will increasingly be taken into account during divorce proceedings. Lawyers advise citizens to be aware that their online behavior can have real legal consequences.

This case has become an important signal for couples who actively use social media. It emphasizes that even ordinary likes can influence very real aspects of personal life, and from a legal standpoint, online activity should be taken seriously. In considering similar cases, courts may pay more attention to digital traces that indicate the actions or inaction of one spouse in marriage.