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How to protect my rights during divorce as a Muslim woman?
Dear Sir/Madam,
My husband wants to divorce me, but he does not want to contact our Sheikh or anyone else. He said that I need to do that.
If I do that first, will it affect me in the future? We have a son. I am not currently working. Is there any chance that they can take my child from me?
We are both Muslim, and my son is of the same nationality as me (his father is a different nationality). In the case of divorce, is there any payment from the husband for the child?
How should I act smart to avoid any issues in the future and keep my child with me?
Where do I need to start?
Kindly advise me!
Do I need to have a lawyer, or can I do this myself? (Unfortunately, I am not sure if I can afford a lawyer.)
Thank you!
Dear Questioner,
You can sign a divorce mutual agreement to add all the obligations and rights for both parties.
Dear Questioner,
Divorce on his part is much, much easier.
Divorce on your part takes a long time, procedures, and expenses.
If you do not have a legitimate reason for divorce, the case will be dismissed, and the court will not rule on divorce.
If the court rules for divorce, and the child is young, you will be given custody, and the court will oblige the father to pay child support and housing, with the judgment for you with the dowry if it was not previously paid.
The law allows a person to represent themselves in court, but a lawyer knows the law well and can better protect their client's rights.
