Commentary :: The Move Toward Cohabitation: Islamic Marriage in England and Wales

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By Vishal Vora and Hadeer Soliman State level discussions, suggested legislation, and case law surrounding Islamic marriage suggest that government officials in England and Wales view the matter, and perhaps … Continue reading Commentary :: The Move Toward Cohabitation: Islamic Marriage in England and Wales

Case Brief: UK Family Law Court Deems Unregistered Islamic Law Marriage Void but Conferring Protections on Wife and Children upon Divorce (Akhter v. Khan, 2018)

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Case Facts. According to the Court judgment, “The petitioner, Nasreen Akhter, issued a petition for divorce from the respondent Mohammed Shabaz Khan on 4 November 2016. The husband defended the divorce … Continue reading Case Brief: UK Family Law Court Deems Unregistered Islamic Law Marriage Void but Conferring Protections on Wife and Children upon Divorce (Akhter v. Khan, 2018)