12/13/2025
Liking a post may now be used in court against you in Turkey.
In a landmark decision, a Turkish appellate court has ruled that "liking" other women’s photos on social media can be considered a factor undermining the stability of a marriage.
The case, brought by a woman in Kayseri, centered on her husband's social media activity, which she argued signaled disrespect, eroded trust, and posed a threat to the family unit.
The first-instance court agreed, finding the husband “gravely guilty” and awarding the woman 40,000 lira in material compensation, 40,000 lira for moral damages, and 750 lira in monthly alimony.
Crucially, the court emphasized that while digital “likes” don’t constitute infidelity in themselves, they can have psychological effects serious enough to damage marital trust. Legal experts say the ruling sets a precedent in Turkey, where digital behavior is now being formally recognized as potentially significant in family law cases. As online and offline lives become increasingly entangled, courts may begin treating digital actions—no matter how small—as evidence of broader relational harm.