Marriage Related Issues
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The initial consultation session will be used to hear both sides to understand what the main issues of concern to each are. Each side will list and define their points of concern regarding the marriage and the relationship and what they see as sources of concern from their perspective. I will ask questions to each side to ascertain a clear and full understanding of the issues presented by each side. We will set ground rules for discussions and plan on how to go about the process in future sessions.
Follow up sessions will be pre-planned with the participation of both sides to make sure that all issues are addressed and all concerns are treated fairly and completely. The number of sessions will be determined by mutual agreement of the two sides, depending upon what the issues are and how flexible the two parties are and how agreeable they become through the sessions and the discussions.
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Marriage Rehabilitation is a guided process where we assist couples in aligning three essential sets of variables, crucial for a harmonious and thriving marriage. These variables shape expectations, influence thoughts, perceptions, and decision-making within the marital relationship.
The three variables are:
1. Faith, values, ethics, and principles: The beliefs and guiding principles that shape daily life.
2. Marital rights and responsibilities: Understanding roles and obligations according to Quranic and Sunnah teachings, encompassing personal, financial, familial, and social aspects.
3. Communication: A vital skill for effective dialogue, especially during disagreements. We help couples refine their communication styles and rules to achieve optimal understanding.
Follow up sessions will be pre-planned with the participation of both sides to make sure that all issues are addressed and all concerns are treated fairly and completely. The number of sessions will be determined by mutual agreement of the two sides, depending upon what the issues are and how flexible the two parties are and how agreeable they become through the sessions and the discussions.
It is a long-term relationship rebuilding process. It may take 5 - 10 sessions.
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To officiate your marriage and receive your Islamic marriage certificate/contract from Muslim Family Consulting, you MUST meet the following requirements:
1. The bride and the groom MUST obtain one of the following documents:
An official marriage license* from any court in the Commonwealth of Virginia. On the date of the ceremony, the marriage license cannot be older than 60 days from the date it was issued.
The official Marriage Registration/Certificate from the Commonwealth of Virginia or from any other State.
2. The bride’s Agent/Wali (her father, uncle, adult brother) MUST participate/authorize the marriage and be PRESENT at the ceremony.
3. The groom, the bride, and each of the two male witnesses MUST be PRESENT at the ceremony.
4. All participants MUST have an official government-issued, picture ID. This MUST be an original passport or an original State-issued ID, such as a driver’s license. Both the original ID and a copy MUST be submitted at the ceremony.
* To prepare the court requirements for issuing a marriage license in Virginia, please visit the following link: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/circuit/marriage/marriage-license-information
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This consultation aims at providing the couple information regarding the early marriage period adjustments that the couples need to make to synchronize their post marriage habits, customs, and ways to meet each other's expectations to nurture the thin layer of trust they had developed in the early period of marriage. This adjustment process is highly recommended soon after the first 6 months of marriage but definitely no later than one year of marriage.
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This consultation session aims at addressing the financial needs and plans of married couples who want to understand the Islamic position on the issue of re-planning and separating the financial assets of the two spouses after marriage.
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