Keywords: Divorce


Judicial Reform: Adouls announce national strike on February 18–19

The National Council of Adouls has announced a nationwide strike on February 18 and 19 to protest the proposed Law 16.22. The profession, which plays a key role in ensuring legal security in Morocco, denounces the reform as regressive and discriminatory. During the strike, adouls’ offices......

US and China accelerate 'stormy divorce' in strategic sectors

The United States and China are methodically untangling economic ties in strategic sectors like semiconductors, food, and energy, in what the Wall Street Journal calls a "stormy divorce" between the world's two largest economies. China has committed about $1 trillion since early 2024 toward......

Morocco sees rise in amicable divorces as judicial cases decline in 2024

Morocco’s family courts reported a slight uptick in divorce filings in 2024, yet overall judgments decreased, signaling a growing preference for peaceful separations. According to the 2024 annual report by the Higher Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ), mutual consent divorces accounted for nearly......

In Dubai, the new Las Vegas of divorce, European expats struggle to protect their rights

Since the adoption of a 2022 law simplifying divorce for non-Muslim foreigners, the number of separations among expatriates in Dubai has sharply increased. The reform was meant to free foreign residents from the application of Sharia law in family disputes, yet legal experts warn......

Recognizing unpaid domestic work: Morocco's Justice Ministry sparks international debate

The Ministry of Justice has convened an international seminar focused on the recognition and valuation of unpaid domestic work in divorce cases—an essential step in the reform of the Family Code. In collaboration with the European Union and the Council of Europe, the seminar took place on April......

Hollywood's Longest Love Story Ends: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Finalize Divorce After Eight-Year Process

A significant chapter in Hollywood history concluded on Monday as acclaimed actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt officially finalized their divorce settlement, marking the end of an eight-year legal journey that captivated the entertainment world. The former couple, who tied the knot in 2014 and share......

The Long Road to Resolution: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Finalize Divorce Settlement

After more than eight years of legal battles, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have finally reached a divorce settlement, concluding one of Hollywood's most contentious separations. The former couple, who were once the golden duo of Tinseltown, have agreed on terms that will bring a long period of legal......

Morocco's Rising Divorce Rates Prompt Family Code Reform Initiative

Morocco faces growing concerns over divorce rates, with over 24,000 mutual divorces recorded against 249,089 marriages in 2023, according to Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi. The government is implementing measures to address this trend through family code reforms. The initiative includes enhanced......

Moscow Refutes Reports of Syrian Presidential Family's Personal and Political Turmoil

The Kremlin has firmly rejected recent media speculation surrounding Asma al-Assad, wife of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, specifically denying claims that she has filed for divorce and plans to depart from Russia. During a Monday press conference, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov addressed......