19.07.2026 10:00
The Turkish Court of Cassation's 2nd Civil Chamber ruled that one spouse constantly saying "I regret marrying you" to the other should be considered emotional abuse and degrading behavior. Deeming this statement a fault in divorce, the High Court decided that the marital union was fundamentally shaken and upheld the local court's decision on divorce and compensation.
The Court of Cassation 2nd Civil Chamber ruled that a person who constantly says "I regret marrying you" to their spouse would be considered at fault in a divorce. The High Court emphasized that this statement constitutes emotional violence and degrading behavior, and should be evaluated within the context of the fundamental disruption of the marital union.
A couple who had been experiencing severe incompatibility in Bursa for some time filed for divorce against each other. The woman claimed that she suffered psychological and physical violence from her husband, causing her to leave home and move in with her family.
"I REGRET MARRYING YOU" ALLEGED
The woman alleged that her husband neglected his family due to his stock market addiction, constantly said "I regret marrying you," behaved disrespectfully toward her family, and did not adequately care for their child. She also claimed that her husband's father assaulted her and threw their joint child to the ground.
The man, in turn, filed a counterclaim, arguing that his wife was angry, oppressive, and narcissistic.
FAMILY COURT RULED FOR DIVORCE
The Family Court ruled for the divorce of the parties, citing that the woman inflicted physical violence on the man, while the man insulted his wife and mother-in-law, said "I regret marrying you," and damaged the marital bond by sleeping in a separate room.
The court granted custody of the joint child to the mother and also ruled in favor of material and moral compensation for the woman.
COURT OF CASSATION AFFIRMED THE PRECEDENT-SETTING DECISION
The Regional Court of Appeal, to which the case was transferred, increased the amounts of alimony and compensation awarded in favor of the woman. Upon appeal, the Court of Cassation 2nd Civil Chamber upheld the decision of the appellate court.
The High Court ruled that constantly telling a spouse "I regret marrying you" constitutes emotional violence and degrading behavior, and therefore should be evaluated within the scope of the fundamental disruption of the marital union. This decision sets a precedent for similar divorce cases.