Divorce on Grounds of Discord under the Moroccan Moudawana Examined through the Principle of Equality before the French Court of Cassation | Synapse
April 5, 2026Open Access
Divorce on Grounds of Discord under the Moroccan Moudawana Examined through the Principle of Equality before the French Court of Cassation
Key Points
The aim is to assess how Moroccan divorce laws align with the principle of equality as interpreted by the French Court of Cassation.
Legal analysis of divorce laws under Moroccan Moudawana
Examination of French Court of Cassation rulings
Assessment of compatibility with international public order
Findings show tensions between Moroccan divorce practices and principles of equality.
Compatibility issues with international public order are highlighted.
The French Court provides a framework for evaluating marital equality in foreign laws.
Abstract
The paper examines the Moroccan divorce for discord as reviewed by the French Court of Cassation, focusing on its compatibility with the principle of equality between spouses and international public order.