Potential Issues in Divorce Cases before the UK Courts for Muslim Marriages Solemnised in Pakistan: A Case Study

Authors

  • Dr. Urooj Fatima Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan Author

Keywords:

British-Pakistani Marriages, Talaq, Islamic Law, Pakistani Family Law and Practice

Abstract

This article analysis, in light of both Islamic law and Pakistani law, several issues arising at the unfortunate event of divorce between Pakistani and UK nationals in cases where the marriage is solemnised in Pakistan, but the couple is residing in the UK. The article is based on a case study which involves several issues related to a certificate of Islamic divorce issued by a UK based arbitration council and a divorce deed signed in Pakistan. Other important issues such as the requirements of a valid divorce in both Islamic law and Pakistani law are also addressed. This study is primarily based on the facts of a single case where the expert opinion was sought by the UK Family Court based on specific facts at issue between two litigants. However, the discussions, analysis and expert opinions rendered in this article provide a useful guidance for other similar cases involving British-Pakistani marriage or divorce between Muslim spouses.

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Published

2020-12-31

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 54 (2020): AL-Az̤vā

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