Understanding Mahr After Divorce: What You Need to Know

Learn about the rights related to mahr after divorce, including obligations and claims.

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Mahr (dower) remains a rightful claim of the wife even after divorce. If it was not paid during the marriage, the husband must fulfill this obligation upon divorce. The unpaid mahr becomes a debt on the husband's part until settled. If it was paid, the wife retains it.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is mahr? Mahr is a mandatory payment or gift given by the husband to the wife at the time of marriage, which remains her right even after divorce.
  2. What happens if mahr is unpaid during marriage? If the mahr is unpaid during the marriage, it becomes a debt for the husband to fulfill upon divorce.
  3. Can a wife claim unpaid mahr after divorce? Yes, the wife can claim any unpaid mahr as a rightful claim after the divorce.
  4. Is mahr a legal requirement in all marriages? Mahr is a legal requirement in Islamic marriages but may not apply in other cultural or legal contexts.

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