I am an Australian citizen. I married my Turkish husband in Istanbul in 1995. He left me two and a half years ago to live with another woman. I wish to get divorced but before I do, I need to know whether
1. I have to go to Turkey to do this?
2. I have no money but have assets which I own in partnership with my family and all of which were acquired at least 15 years before I met my husband. How do I stand with division of property" Does he have any claim to any of my joint family assets? (I have not divorced yet because under Australian law, he does)
3. He has not supported me or the children for over 10 years; in fact, I have supported him. Does he have any claim to my income?
4. I have total custody of the children, given to me by an Australian court. Does this still stand in Turkey?