.... "An increasing timebomb" is how Aina Khan, family law specialist, describes the growth of Muslim marriages that have not been legally registered.
It is estimated that 70-75% of Muslim marriages in the UK have not been registered under the Marriage Act. Muslim women and their children have been left open to abuse when they are only registered as having the rights of co-habitants.
If their marriage breaks down or her husband dies, women have little recourse as it becomes almost impossible to seek spousal support and even child support. Many are denied equal sharing and the inheritance of wealth and assets accrued in marriage. [Guardian Cif] Read more
