Divorced with child, wanting to leave Turkey

I am a dual US/ Turkish citizen, divorced from a Turk and with Custody of our 12 year old child. Are my child and I obligated to stay in Turkey until the child reaches 18? Are there any circumstances under which we would be allowed to leave without my ex husband's permission? I am feeling like a hostage!

Hello,

No, of course, you are not obliged to stay in Turkey. But the important point is, your ex-husband may have some rights on your child. Like, he may have right to see and meet with the children once a month (just an example). If so, you should not prevent your ex-husband from such kind of rights otherwise you can be subject to prosecution.