Custody and Maintenance
114 questions
Can the judge grant the mother permanent custody of her 5-month-old child in the event of divorce, and what rights and duties does the mother have, and what about child support, especially since the father has not been spending on him since birth?
Is the wife entitled to demand housing in her husband's home where his divorced wife and their children reside, especially given her suffering from difficult living conditions and her husband's debts, and can the court compel the divorced wife to move to an annex of the house or divide it as an inheritance?
What is the legal ruling regarding a mother in her waiting period (iddah) being deprived of her two children (one year and ten months, and seven months) by the family of her deceased husband, who live in a neighboring country and are without a mahram, and whose husband's father is deceased, while she works as a teacher in the UAE?
Is it obligatory for a widow to return to her father's house after the expiration of her iddah, despite her desire to raise her daughters in her deceased husband's house, and the availability of all necessities of life for her and her daughters?
Is the grandfather entitled to take his granddaughter from her mother to raise her after two years have passed since the father's death and the mother's refusal to return to the marital home?
Can the custodial mother, who divorced her husband through khulʿ, marry another man while retaining custody of her children and having them continue to reside in their father's house, and is it permissible for the divorced husband to reconcile with her before the iddah period ends?
Is the husband considered sinful, according to Sharia, for refraining from financially supporting his four children after divorcing their mother, who admitted to her infidelity, given his knowledge that the British state provides her with sufficient funds for the children's livelihood, and her refusal to receive any money sent by him, even if sent through an intermediary from her relatives, and her incitement of the children to boycott him? And what should he do if he is found sinful?
What are the rights of the wife and children if the husband seeks a divorce because the wife refuses to cohabit with him, and what are the consequences of that in terms of falling into sins?
Would I be sinful if I did not take back my children, whom their father took from me, especially since he abuses stimulants and blackmails me with them, and I intend to marry to protect my chastity?
Is it permissible for the wife to request a khulʿ (divorce initiated by the wife) with her repeated requests for divorce, given that the husband has divorced her twice and then reconciled with her within a short period, and what is the status of the apartment and the children if the husband wishes to continue the marriage?
Does a wife, divorced for the third time, deserve maintenance, and who has guardianship over adult daughters aged eighteen?
Is a wife considered divorced after her husband utters the divorce declaration over the phone, saying: "You are divorced, and your divorce papers will reach you after you hand over the children to me"? And does her waiting period (iddah) end immediately upon childbirth? And what is the solution regarding the children if the husband insists on not sending the divorce papers?
Is it permissible for the husband to force his disobedient wife to return to the marital home after all amicable attempts have failed, knowing that she leaves and returns without his permission and does not respond to his calls?
Can a father take his daughters, whose ages range from 16 to 28, even though they will be psychologically and academically affected? And is a son considered disobedient if he legally demands that his father provide housing, increase his allowance, and give him Eidiyah and annual clothing allowance?
What are the limits of a custodial mother's actions regarding the money paid by the father as child support after divorce, and is it permissible for her to request an increase if she dislikes the father?
Is a divorced woman entitled to claim child support for the child and a nursing wage for breastfeeding, even if she does not breastfeed him from her breast, and even if the mother capable of caring for and breastfeeding the child is present?
In light of the wife's complete refusal to adhere to her Sharia-mandated and familial duties, her insistence on behaviors that are not in accordance with Islamic law, her rejection of changing her ways, and the husband's desire to divorce her, what are the rulings regarding alimony for the wife and the daughter, and is the husband entitled to demand the annulment of the mother's custody over the child, and when can he do so, and what are his rights regarding visiting his daughter and hosting her if she remains in the mother's custody?
What is the ruling of Islamic law regarding a husband who expelled his wife from her home, refused to financially support his daughter, and denied her legitimacy; and is the wife entitled to seek divorce in this situation?
Is the wife considered sinful if she leaves her husband, who lives abroad, to return to her teenage daughter who is suffering from psychological and academic problems, especially since the husband does not provide for her, commits forbidden acts, and refuses to return the money she borrowed from him?
Is the mother entitled to claim alimony for the previous period during which the children lived with her without the father providing support? And is a daughter given the choice between her parents upon reaching the age of 12 or 17, given the children's refusal to live with their father due to his mistreatment?
What are the procedures and advice that should be followed in a lawsuit filed by the husband with the Sharia Court regarding the custody of his minor daughters, especially after his neglect in spending on them for many long years? And is the mother entitled to claim her overdue maintenance and her daughters' maintenance, knowing that she is divorced, righteous, suffers from health conditions, and relies on her daughters for household matters?
What is the advice concerning a Muslim wife who sought the help of the police to expel her husband from his home in a Christian country, and what are the consequences for her regarding maintenance, housing, and custody of the children, and what is her ruling and the ruling on her family?
What is the ruling regarding a man marrying a Christian woman who later turns out to be an unbeliever in God? What is the fate of the children in terms of custody, financial support, and lineage? Is it permissible for him to remain with her in order to guide her to Islam?
- Is my wife entitled to custody of our son despite her not knowing him, and would I hold her and her family responsible for any psychological or physical complications he might suffer? - Is she entitled to claim alimony for the period she spent in her family's home without my consent? - Is she entitled to seek a divorce without a legitimate Shar'i reason, and can I legally request her and prevent some of her family members from reaching her if her eldest brother is the cause of our problems, motivated by seizing her money?