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Family Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (Russia)
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Question

I am married to a lady from St. Petersburg, Russia here in Turkey. I was married some 10 years ago. She is wants a divorce here and claiming considerable amount of property and cash from me. I know she has an apartment in St. Petersburg which has been let out for 10 years. As she arrived in Turkey with basically the clothes she stood up in and no money I believe the divorce is only for money.

Can I divorce her in St. Petersburg and claim property a 10 years of rental income. Can it be done with a power of attorney as I am not fit enough to travel to Russia. Her father died around one year ago so there may be another property involved. I remember she secretly had an apostile signed here so this may be relevant.

Thank you in anticipation of any help.

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Answer

I will be glad to help you in divorce matter.

According to the rental income: no, you cannot claim income from premarital property. You also cannot get any rights for inheritance. Therefore, you can get divorce in Russia, without physical appearance, and I will be glad to represent you in divorce proceeding.

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