24.12.2025 17:30
The Court of Cassation's 2nd Civil Chamber considered a married person's regular liking of photos belonging to the opposite sex on social media as "behavior that undermines trust" and deemed it a reason for compensation in a divorce case. Evaluating the decision, Lawyer Burak Evci emphasized that the obligation of fidelity now also encompasses the digital world and that such interactions could be classified as fault during the judicial process.
The Court of Cassation's 2nd Civil Chamber evaluated that liking photos of the opposite sex while the marriage is ongoing is a behavior that undermines trust in its precedent-setting decision regarding the effects of social media use on the marriage union.
HE WAS ORDERED TO PAY COMPENSATION
The decision in question was made in a divorce case seen in Kayseri, where one spouse regularly liked photos of other women on social media. The local court deemed the man to be at fault and ruled for compensation to be paid. The decisions of the local court and the Regional Court of Appeal were upheld by the Court of Cassation, which accepted that this behavior fundamentally undermined the marriage union.
"CONSIDERED FAULT IN DIVORCE CASES"
Lawyer Burak Evci, who made evaluations regarding the decision, stated: "The Court of Cassation's decision clearly shows that the obligation of fidelity is not limited to physical behaviors. Likes, shares, and interactions on social media are now directly related to family law. Such behaviors exhibited in the digital environment play a decisive role in determining fault in divorce cases."
"SEEMINGLY INNOCENT BEHAVIORS CAN HAVE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES"
Evci noted that the decision serves as an important warning, especially in today's world where social media use is widespread, stating, "Digital behaviors that are seen as 'innocent' within the marriage union can have serious legal consequences. Therefore, spouses need to be more careful and diligent in their social media use."