Unregistered marriages leave children unable to inherit, warns Family Court
12 Apr 2010, 6:00 PM
Laura Restrepo Ortega
The Family Court has claimed that unregistered marriages occurring in the Maldives are denying children the legal rights of those born to ‘registered’ couples.
According to Maldivian law, children born out of wedlock can face difficultly obtaining legal recognition for matters such as claiming their inheritance.
Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Islamic Affairs Mohamed Didi confirmed that children born to couples who exchange vows in unsanctioned private marriages do not have the same legal rights as children born to those who marry legally.
“It’s a serious problem,” Didi said, explaining that such children can experience problems claiming inheritance and tracing their family.
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