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Family Court oversaw payments of MVR 97 million in 2024

Family Court has said that a total of MVR 97 million was paid through various court cases last year.

Mariyath Mohamed
19 January 2025, MVT 10:46
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Mariyath Mohamed
19 January 2025, MVT 10:46

Family Court has said that a total of MVR 97 million was paid through various court cases last year.

This amount covers payments of alimony, child support, maternity support, and mahr (dowry).

The court accepted MVR 46.8 million under various cases in 2024, as well as MVR 47.5 million carried forward from 2023 due to non-payment.

The court officiated 2,485 marriages and 1,326 divorces last year. They also registered 181 marriages conducted abroad.

The court issued 117 orders of protection in relation to children's rights and domestic violence.

Other Family Court statistics from 2024

- 12,096 summons to court issued

- 4,101 cases concerning court hearings

- 227 cases submitted concerning family disputes, with 119 being resolved amicably

- 6 agreements formed relating to marital disputes and child care amongst divorced parents

- 3,428 persons participated in marriage awareness programs

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