Islamic Marriage & Divorce - A Guide for Family Lawyers

Introduction

This webinar will provide useful information and insights about the process of Islamic divorce and how it affects separating Muslim couples in the UK and internationally. Practitioners will learn about the interplay of these principles with the English Family Justice system and a comparison of the Islamic principles of financial provision and child custody with the law of England and Wales.

The webinar will also provide helpful advice and tips for practitioners involved in financial or children cases where issues such as recognition of Islamic divorce or the impact of withholding Islamic divorce are under consideration.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Key terminology for family lawyers when dealing with Islamic marriage/divorce cases
• The circumstances when Muslims living in the UK need to have an Islamic /English civil divorce or both
• Basic principles and theology on Islamic family and divorce law
• The Islamic status of Mehr (Dower)
• The Islamic laws of Talaq, Khula and Faskh
• Financial provision upon Islamic divorce
• The Islamic position on child arrangements
• International considerations

This webinar was recorded on 18th October 2023

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