Iranian Mehrieh & Divorce
For Persian clients who still have assets in Iran, navigating divorce and property settlement across two legal systems can be complex. One key aspect of Iranian divorce law is mehrieh, a financial obligation that a husband agrees to pay his wife, either immediately or upon request. If you are divorcing in Australia but have assets in Iran, it’s crucial to understand how mehrieh interacts with your Australian property settlement.
Mehrieh and Property Settlements: Two Separate Legal Systems
Under Iranian law, claiming mehrieh is a separate legal right from dividing marital assets. This means that, regardless of your property settlement in Australia, you may still be able to enforce your mehrieh claim in Iran. However, Australian courts do not automatically recognise mehrieh as part of a property settlement.
Ensuring Mehrieh Is Considered in Your Australian Settlement
If you are seeking a property settlement in Australia while also claiming mehrieh in Iran, Alpine Legal can assist in structuring your case to ensure that the mehrieh payment is contingent on the outcome of your Australian property division. This can prevent unfair financial outcomes and ensure that both legal systems work together in your favour.
How Alpine Legal Can Help
With extensive experience navigating both the Iranian mehrieh system and Australian family law, Alpine Legal can assist you in:
Understanding your rights under both Iranian and Australian law
Coordinating your mehrieh claim with your Australian property settlement
Negotiating fair outcomes that reflect your financial contributions and entitlements
Minimising legal complications between jurisdictions
If you are going through a divorce and have assets in Iran, it’s important to get the right legal advice.