Question
A woman was separated from her husband. Or she was given Talaaq. She was pregnant when she was divorced or when the separation took place. The father did not pay any hospital fees, not paying for nappies and he is not contributing towards the expenses of the baby. In such a case, may it be said that since he is not fulfilling his responsibilities, he has no priority or greater right of keeping a name for the baby?
Answer
Yes, in this case, the mother has the prior right since the father has abandoned his obligations.
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- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 25 No 03
- PDF page
- 4
Appears under ILYAS GHUMMAN (approximate).