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Pakistan Supreme Court overturns conviction of former PM Imran Khan in marriage case

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Khan and his wife were sentenced to seven years for violating the law by marrying before the passage of the prescribed three-month “iddah” period after Khan’s wife’s previous divorce. At trial in February, the prosecution asserted Khan and his wife violated Islamic law, which says that a woman must wait three months before re-marrying.

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Pakistan court convicts former PM Khan and wife of unlawful marriage

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This is known as the ‘Iddah’ period and is a requirement under Islamic family law upheld by Pakistan. The former First Spouse was previously married, and her ex-husband Khawar Maneka claimed they divorced in November 2017, less than three months before Bibi married Khan in January 2018.

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Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation on Civil Family Law and Muslim Foreigners: Has the Tide Turned?

Conflict of Laws

Written by Lena-Maria Möller , College of Law, Qatar University The recent introduction of a civil family law regime in the United Arab Emirates – the first of its kind in the region – has attracted considerable attention, both on this blog and beyond. [1] 2] It should be noted here that with the introduction of Law No.

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German Federal Supreme Court refers questions to the CJEU relating to the concept of “habitual residence” under Art. 8 (a), (b) of the Rome III Regulation

Conflict of Laws

In its decision of 20 December 2023 (Case No. According to the husband, the couple informed their two (adult) children in March 2021 that they had decided to file for divorce. In its reasoning, the court stated that (in the absence of a choice of law according to Art. 5) the applicable law was governed by Art.

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Abu Dhabi Supreme Court on the Applicability of Law on Civil Marriage to Foreign Muslims

Conflict of Laws

Introduction Recent developments in the field of family law in the UAE, in particular the adoption of the so-called “Civil Marriage Laws”, have aroused interest, admiration, curiosity, and even doubt and critics among scholars and practitioners of family law, comparative law and private international law around the world. [1]

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Just published: De los retos a las oportunidades en el derecho de familia y sucesiones internacional. (2023). Tirant lo Blanch – open access

Conflict of Laws

The first one is dedicated to Regulation 2019/1111 and its application in Spain, analysing important issues related to international child abduction and divorce before non-judicial authorities and its recognition. An English translation of the blurb is provided by the directors: The book is structured in four thematic sections.

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10 Best Legal Directories for Law Firms in 2025 + How To Choose One

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According to our 2023 Benchmark Report, Part 3 , more than one-third of legal leads come from referrals (34%), but two-thirds are now sourced through online methods like Google searches, social media platforms, and websites. Diverse practice areas: Focus on leads relevant to your expertise, such as divorce, DUI, auto accidents, or SSDI.