Talaq Divorce Not Recognized in Maryland

The Court of Appeals in Maryland had the opportunity to address the issue of a talaq divorce issued at the Pakistani embassy in DC. The case is reported in Aleem v Aleem 404 Md 404, 947 A 2d 489 (2008). The Maryland court determined in this instance that the Pakistani law permitting the divorce and subsequent property distribution was in conflict with Maryland public policy as that policy impacts property distribution. At issue was the husband's million dollar pension, which had the Maryland court not interceded would have remained his sole possession post the talaq divorce.