I've been with my partner for 6 years 4 months and have been married via islamic law (in UK) for the same amount of time. However we never got the marrige registered via british law. My partner has investments worth around 8million (60% are mortgaged). He also has several businesses that are generating alot of money. Am i entitled to anything if we divorce? We have no children.
2007-02-02 07:07:50 · 9 answers · asked by mystic 0 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
You'll have to see a solicitor. In the eyes of the law, you aren't legally married. You could be entitled to half his debt, you know.
2007-02-02 07:11:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You were married under Sharia Law. According to such, as a woman, you have several entitlements and restrictions:
As a bride, you were/are entitled to a bridewealth. This is a sum of monies or assets given from the hubby to the wife. You are not required to return this under mainstream Sharia. If your hubby refuses the divorce, you can approach the Islamic authority which married you and seek judgment. In some cases such as abuse, the Judge may grant separation.
2007-02-02 07:31:51 · answer #2 · answered by jw 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You cannot divorce because you are not married. A marriage is only valid in the UK if it is registered with the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
So, you've been cohabiting only and are thus entitled to ... nada!
2007-02-02 07:12:26 · answer #3 · answered by Bob Danvers-Walker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry but you are not legally married unless registered at a registry office. The best thing to do would be contact a lawyer who specialises in this sort of divorce
good luck !
2007-02-02 07:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by thunderchild67 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the uk law says that if you have been living with someone as man and wife for over 12months you are entitiled to 50% of all property but if the buisnesses are all in his name and were bought before you were married through your religion then you may not be able to get anything from them but you are best seeking advise from a lawyer just to make sure
2007-02-02 07:17:35 · answer #5 · answered by kell 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
pls speak to a solicitor asap, they hav just introduced a new law which says that any couple that hav lived together for six months or more have the same rights as a couple that are married in uk law, most solicitors will giv you the 1st consultation free
2007-02-02 08:53:54 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a question better answered by an attorney who knows the laws where you are from.
2007-02-02 07:17:27 · answer #7 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are entitled to something if you and your partner signed a post nup form, and if you didn't, then you will get nothing.
2007-02-02 07:10:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you have a prenup. if not you could get up to half. US law
2007-02-02 07:10:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋