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Istanbul court sets historic precedent: Man must pay pension to family's two cats after divorce

2025-10-30 17:54:48Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Istanbul court sets historic precedent: Man must pay pension to family's
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A divorce case in Istanbul ended with an unusual agreement: the ex-husband will pay a periodic pension to the family's two cats. A decision that has sparked debate about the role of pets in Turkish law.

Divorce "by consensus", but with a special detail

The Turkish couple separated after 2 years of marriage and the Court ruled that the husband had to pay his ex-wife 550 thousand Turkish liras (about 13 thousand euros).

But what caught the media's attention was the agreement for the care and financing of the two cats. The documents presented to the court stated: Bugra B. agrees that the care of the two cats be entrusted to his ex-wife Ezgi B.

10 thousand Turkish liras every 3 months for 10 years

The agreement further stipulates that Bugra B. will pay 10,000 Turkish liras every 3 months for the care costs of the cats, for a period of 10 years. The amount will be revised according to the consumer price index published by the National Statistical Institute of Turkey.

Lawyers consider this a "new pension for animal care," as it acknowledges the legal and emotional role of pets, beyond the simple concept of ownership.

Turkish law changes approach

According to the Turkish Civil Code, cats are still classified as “movable property,” but amendments to the Animal Protection Law No. 5199 have opened the possibility for new interpretations: it is now possible to include clauses on the welfare, care, and financial support of animals in divorce agreements.

Before this, there were cases in Turkey where parties agreed on food or veterinary costs, but no one had made a structured, long-term commitment.

A reflection of the Turks' love for cats

The case is not too surprising for those familiar with the close bond between Turks and cats. According to animal protection organizations, there are over 4.7 million domestic cats living in Turkey and more than 5 million stray cats, cared for by citizens and municipalities, sterilized and subjected to veterinary care.

Istanbul court sets historic precedent: Man must pay pension to family's

Some iconic cases: Gli, the cat of Hagia Sophia who became famous on social media and was photographed with Barack Obama, or Tombili, the famous cat of Kadikoy, for whom there is even a statue.

Istanbul court sets historic precedent: Man must pay pension to family's

A new concept of family

The Istanbul court will have to confirm the formalities, but the case has already entered the history of Turkish jurisprudence. The story of the former couple already marks a symbolic step towards a more empathetic law that recognizes the emotional value of animals in the family.

Turkish lawyers consider it a change that could inspire similar agreements in the future, while on social media the story has been met with support and sympathy.

In a country where cats have lived in courtyards, mosques, and squares for centuries, a pension for two cats does not seem like an exaggeration, but rather an expression of deep love.

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