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4 available 4 • View allHow to protect my rights during divorce as a Muslim woman?


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Q: 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!



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Q: I have been living separately from my husband for the last 11 months with my 4 children. For the first 5 months, he did not pay me any expense except paying school fees that were also not in time.
Still, after the involvement of the family, he started paying some amount that also he does not pay on time. I want to get separation from him because of the abusive relationship and many other immoral behaviors.
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Can a Muslim woman get a referral letter for divorce at the first hearing?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Can a Muslim woman get a referral letter for divorce at the first hearing if she insists on the divorce and is willing to make it a Khula?





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