Legal Question in Immigration Law in Maryland

hi, i am american and plan to move to jordan to marry a jordanian man. i was wondering if it is true that if we had kids, and got a divorce, that he under muslim law is allowed to take the kids.


Asked on 5/03/11, 12:52 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Rana Sneij Syriani American Lawyers Group PLLC

Yes. It is true. Also, under Muslim Law, you (as a wife) and the kids need the husband's permission to leave the country. It may differ in Jordan in regard to the wife, but it is certain for the kids.

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Answered on 5/04/11, 8:46 am
Brian D. Lerner Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, A Professional Corporation

Hello:

However, as a U.S. Citizen, you could leave at any point. Additionally, the children would be U.S. Citizens through derivation and could leave as U.S. Citizens as well.

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Answered on 5/06/11, 11:17 am


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