Shikoh v. Murff
The court held invalid a divorce obtained in an Islamic ceremony in New York. Shikoh v. Murff, 257 F.2d 306 (2d Cir. 1958) Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit…
The court held invalid a divorce obtained in an Islamic ceremony in New York. Shikoh v. Murff, 257 F.2d 306 (2d Cir. 1958) Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit…
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…of Appeals of New York. A motion to reconsider the dismissal was also denied. Note: Cited in New York case, Arain v. Arain, 209 A.D.2d 406 at 407, in support…
…(2003)Court: Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division, 3rd Department The court found custody with the Mother to be in the best interests of four children after the Father sought…