Information and Guidance on Muslim Marriage and Divorce in Britain
February 2016
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This publication is aimed at Muslim women in Britain so they are better informed about their rights and practices relating to marriage and divorce. The contents of this report will also be useful to family law professionals, politicians, government officials, academics, students, religious authorities (mosques, Shariah Councils and scholars) and women's rights organisations. This resource includes real case studies received by MWNUK, and covers common questions posed to us, for example, whether the permission of parents is required for marriage (guardianship), to polygamy and marrying outside of their faith. It also covers legally valid and invalid marriages as well as the barriers that Muslim women face when they are trying to get divorced. The chapters include:  Muslim Marriages The Model Muslim Marriage Contract Legally Valid and Invalid Marriage Shariah Councils Grounds for Divorce Divorce in Islam Procedure for Islamic Divorce Procedure for Civil Divorce Recognition of Foreign Divorce Annulment of a Marriage Cost of Divorce Preventing Discrimination Against Women in Marriage and Divorce - Potential Solutions Conclusion and Key Recommendations You can download the report above. Hard copies are available for purchase by contacting contact@mwnuk.co.uk / 0121 236 9000 |
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