04.06.2026 16:30
The Constitutional Court's annulment of the indefinite alimony regulation has brought back to the agenda famous figures who previously faced off with their ex-spouses over alimony. Following the decision, the alimony and compensation details discussed during the divorce processes of Cem Yılmaz, Mehmet Ali Erbil, and Acun Ilıcalı came to mind.
The Constitutional Court annulled the regulation regarding indefinite alimony for divorced spouses by a majority vote. A period of 9 months has been granted for the decision to take effect. This decision by the Constitutional Court has brought the long-debated practice of indefinite alimony back to the top of the agenda.
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ATTENTION TURNED TO FAMOUS NAMES
Following the decision, famous individuals who had previously been in the spotlight over alimony and compensation issues with their ex-spouses came to mind. Cem Yılmaz, Mehmet Ali Erbil, and Acun Ilıcalı had been discussed for years over the alimony amounts they were alleged to have paid during and after their divorce processes.
Details regarding the Constitutional Court's indefinite alimony decision have not yet been clarified. Questions such as whether the decision will cover retroactive cases or only apply to new cases remain uncertain.
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CEM YILMAZ AND AHU YAĞTU CASE WAS DISCUSSED FOR A LONG TIME
Cem Yılmaz and Ahu Yağtu got married on March 10, 2012, and divorced on December 31, 2013. Following the couple's divorce, the alimony issue remained on the agenda for a long time.
In one of his shows, Yılmaz humorously expressed his reaction to indefinite alimony, saying, "The other day, my son Kemal read a news article online claiming my fortune is 20 million dollars. He asked me, 'Dad, is that true?' I said, 'Your mother doesn't know about it, right? Don't show her.' As you know, there is an alimony I have to pay for life."
The famous comedian had filed a lawsuit to reduce the $10,000 alimony and have it paid in Turkish lira. In the case concluded in 2025, it was ruled that Cem Yılmaz would continue to pay the $10,000 alimony.
MEHMET ALİ ERBİL: I HAVE BEEN PAYING ALIMONY FOR 30 YEARS
Mehmet Ali Erbil has also been one of the notable figures with his statements on alimony. Erbil, who has been married six times, reacted to his situation in a previous statement, saying, "I have been paying alimony for 30 years. There is no such example even in the world. My two ex-wives made contracts after the divorce that essentially handcuffed me."
When reminded of the news that indefinite alimony would be abolished, Erbil joked, "This is not a situation I am unfamiliar with. Am I one of those who pays the most alimony? I've been paying for 30 years, what more should I give?"
ACUN ILICALI AND ŞEYMA SUBAŞI DIVORCE ALSO CAME TO MIND
Another name recalled after the Constitutional Court's decision was Acun Ilıcalı. Acun Ilıcalı and Şeyma Subaşı ended their marriage abruptly.
According to allegations, after approximately one year of marriage, Ilıcalı agreed to pay Subaşı 10 million TL in compensation and 125,000 TL monthly alimony. It was also claimed that the house where the couple lived together was left to their daughter Melisa.
ALIMONY FILES OF CELEBRITIES BACK ON THE AGENDA
Following the Constitutional Court's decision on indefinite alimony, divorce cases that were widely discussed in the entertainment world in previous years have come to mind again.
The alimony processes of Cem Yılmaz, Mehmet Ali Erbil, and Acun Ilıcalı with their ex-spouses have once again become prominent topics on the agenda amid discussions about the new regulation.