Distribution of estate : distribution of estate and custody of children

Fatawa Question

Assalamu Alaikum I have a few questions. I did look through the Fatwa bank but did not find answers to my questions there. 1-I understand the division of property when a man dies and leaves parents, children and a wife. Is it normal to leave the division until the youngest child reaches maturity (18 years of age) ? 2-Related to the delay of dividing inheritance. There is a bit of a problem as to what to do about my husband's car. I am using it to provide for my children but lately it has been costing a lot of money to maintain. I don't know if I can sell the car or trade it ? 3-If a widow re-marries do her children automatically get taken away from her ? I have been told this is what will happen... An implied threat really. I am a revert living in a foreign country with no family support. My late husband's family has not been supportive or kind. Also if I do not remarry can my children still be taken away from me ? 4-I was pressured to leave my husband's house after my period of Iddah. I thought that a widow and her children could at least stay for 1 year living in peace in my late husband's home ?

Fatwa

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Publication Date

2001-12-26

Main Subjects

Islamic Studies

Topics

• Islamic jurisprudence
• Children
• Inheritance
• Ownership
• Real property
• Incubation

No. of Pages

5

Data Type

Fatawa

Language

English

Record ID

BIM-724128

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