Mirage in Saudi Arabia and US

Comparison between Marriage in the United States and Saudi Arabia

I. Overview

Marriage plays a highly crucial role in the entire world. Virtually all nations have laws related to marriage. This paper seeks to conduct a comprehensive comparison of marriage in the United States and Saudi Arabia.

II. Discussion

A. Meaning of Marriage in the United States and Saudi Arabia

i) In the US, marriage is known to be a legal, social, as well as religious institution

ii) On the hand, marriage in Saudi Arabia is an immensely critical legal, social, as well as religious institution

B. Goal of Marriage in the United States and Saudi Arabia

i) The goal of marriage in the United States is enable partners to enjoy a wide range of legal benefits that come with the union

ii) The principal goal of marriage in Saudi Arabia relates to nurturing a state of love, serenity, as well as compassion in the Islamic faith

C. The Status of Marriage before Partners get into it, during Marriage, and after Marriage is Terminated in the United States and Saudi Arabia

i) Before marriage, those involved in a relationship cannot enjoy the benefits that come with legal marriage in the United States and Saudi Arabia

ii) During marriage, partners are entitled to the benefits that come with legal marriage in both the United States and Saudi Arabia

iii) Following the termination of a marriage, partners have a number of rights both in the United States and Saudi Arabia

1) In the United States, the rights that the divorced enjoy are typically dependent on whether an individual was legally married or if they were in a common-law relationship as well as if they have children. Some of the rights that divorced people in the US may enjoy include economic support and sharing of property.

2) Irrevocably divorced women in Saudi Arabia have the right to receive alimony. However, divorced women may be prevented from receiving alimony in case they are exiting the relationship in a better financial position. In addition, Saudi women are entitled to the right of Guardian's allowance.

III. Conclusion

Marriage ranks among the most important phenomena in the society, as it has been practiced for thousands for years. As in many other nations, the United States and Saudi Arabia have come up with laws that govern marriage in the respective countries. Since many people appear to lack a clear comprehension of marriage laws, it is important that they are educated in this regard so that they can know their rights.

References

Al-Hakami, H., & McLaughlin, K. (2016). Debatable marriages: Marriage and child marriage in Saudi Arabia. Marriage & Family Review, 52(7), 654-664.

Sussman, M. B., Steinmetz, S. K., & Peterson, G. W. (Eds.). (2013). Handbook of Marriage and the Family. Springer Science & Business Media.