Couple Fined 5K For Marrying to Overcome Triple Repudiation

MV+ News Desk | August 30, 2023
Photo: Family Court of Maldives

Family Court released a statement today revealing that a couple was fined MVR 5,000 for marrying for the sole purpose of overcoming triple repudiation, also known as Talaq Thalatha.

The act of triple repudiation, known as “talaq thalatha,” involves a husband issuing three repudiations simultaneously, as opposed to divorcing his wife once and allowing the waiting period to pass without reconciliation, which is revocable.

The decision was made in accordance with Article 66 of the Family Act.

The court’s decision was based on a consideration of various factors, including the historical context of the woman involved. Having previously undergone dissolution and remarriage, which led to a Triple Repudiation, the court weighed this against the actions and demeanor of both parties before and after entering the marriage contract.

The duration of the marriage was also taken into account, as well as the stated reason for pursuing a divorce.

Importantly, the court examined the premeditated efforts undertaken by the couple to arrange the divorce in advance.

The imposition of fines was a direct result of the court’s determination that the couple had planned the dissolution of their marriages.

Article 66 of the Family Act, under which the penalties were applied, explicitly deems it an offense for a woman to enter into a marriage with the intent of renewing a triple repudiation. 

This decision sets a precedent within the legal landscape, reinforcing the Family Act’s provisions and reaffirming the court’s role as a neutral arbiter in matters of marital disputes.

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