The 2nd Civil Chamber of the Court of Cassation (Yargıtay) upheld a divorce ruling by the Bakırköy 13th Family Court, but overturned the award of poverty alimony to the woman, noted to be retired with regular income, on the grounds that the parties' incomes were comparable.
The woman's retirement and regular income were proven with official records. It was stated that the income of the parties was equal. Article 175 of the Turkish Civil Code was cited as justification.