Informal Marriage and the Problem of Proof (Comparative study)

Abstract

     Some believe that informal marriages can provide solutions to certain problems faced by young people, while others argue that this type of marriage leads to various social, humanitarian and psychological problems. As a result, personal status laws in Arab and Islamic countries, including the Algerian Family Code, require the registration of marriage contracts with civil registry offices and official authorities to protect rights from being lost. However, some individuals bypass this procedure and enter into informal marriages without registration, a social phenomenon that is increasing day by day, raising legal and practical questions regarding the proof of such marriages.