Turkish Court Orders Ex-Husband to Pay Annual Pet Support for Cat Custody in Landmark Divorce Settlement

Nov 03, 2025 01:31 am CST

In a groundbreaking Turkish divorce case, a man has been ordered to pay his ex-wife Rs 84,000 annually for cat care over ten years. The unprecedented ruling establishes pets as family members requiring financial support post-divorce, reflecting Turkey's evolving animal protection laws and growing pet economy of 20.9 million animals as of 2023.