Islamic marriage and divorce
What constitutes a valid Islamic marriage? – A valid Islamic marriage requires mutual agreement, two adult witnesses and a marriage gift (mahr) to be paid… Read More »Islamic marriage and divorce
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Saudi Arabian wives given the right to a copy of their marriage contract
The kingdom’s justice ministry in Saudi Arabia has announced that Saudi brides will now get a copy of their marriage contracts, a privilege that was… Read More »Saudi Arabian wives given the right to a copy of their marriage contract
The first annual decline in marriages since 2009
The Office for National Statistics has released statistics relating to marriages in England and Wales in 2013. These statistics shows that the number of marriages… Read More »The first annual decline in marriages since 2009
Parents recording conversations during contact handovers – do the risks outweigh the benefits?
An increasing area for disputes during family separation is about what was said and how things went during contact, especially during the handovers of children… Read More »Parents recording conversations during contact handovers – do the risks outweigh the benefits?
High Court rules three children of mother who tried to take them to Isis controlled territory must stay with their grandmother in the UK
In the recent case of Leicester City Council v T [2016] EWFC 20, the High Court has ruled that the three children (aged between 4… Read More »High Court rules three children of mother who tried to take them to Isis controlled territory must stay with their grandmother in the UK
Isle of Man Approves Gay Marriage
The Isle of Man parliament has recently voted to approve gay marriage on the island, which leaves just one country in the British Isles opposed… Read More »Isle of Man Approves Gay Marriage
How Likely Are You To Get Divorced?
Divorce rates are not quite as high as statistical myths would have you believe. As with any statistics there are all kinds of variables hidden… Read More »How Likely Are You To Get Divorced?
Will my Talaq be recognised in the UK?
Whether or not your Talaq will be recognised in the UK will depend on a number of factors. Was it pronounced in the UK or… Read More »Will my Talaq be recognised in the UK?
Differences In Divorce Settlements For Wives In England And Scotland Can Have Costly Consequences
A recent case which occurred between a couple who had spent their married life in Scotland before one partner moved to England prior to divorce… Read More »Differences In Divorce Settlements For Wives In England And Scotland Can Have Costly Consequences
What Can I Do If My Spouse Ignores My Divorce Papers?
Deciding on getting a divorce can be a difficult first step towards moving on in life but what if your spouse decides to ignore your… Read More »What Can I Do If My Spouse Ignores My Divorce Papers?