Recognition of Temporary Marriages from Iran in the Netherlands
by Fei An Kersten
Question(s) at stake
Whether the Dutch legal system recognizes a temporary marriage contracted outside the Netherlands.
Outcome of the ruling
The recognition of a temporary marriage would be contrary to the Dutch public order. Consequently, such a marriage cannot be recognized as valid by Dutch law.
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Official citation
Court of Appeal of Arnhem-Leeuwarden, Judgement of 28 November 2019, 200.255.348/01 (Uitspraak Gerechtshof Arnhem-Leeuwarden, 28 November 2019)
Topic(s)
Keywords:
Customary marriage Foreign decisions/judgments Legal toolbox Limitations and justifications Marriage and partnership Public order Recognition
Tag(s):
Temporary marriage Iranian marriage law Public order exception Sigheh marriage