Effects of divorce

Divorce has several legal and social consequences, including:

Iddah (waiting period): The period of time a wife must wait before remarrying.

Maximum maintenance: A divorced woman may be entitled to maintenance during the waiting period and child support, if any.

Custody: The mother usually has custody until a certain age, after which the matter is at the court’s discretion.

Financial rights: Such as deferred dowry and compensation (if stipulated in the contract).