Electronic Divorce and Its Proof in Light of the Jordanian Personal Status Law

Abstract

Electronic divorce has begun to acquire a legal character in the modern era due to the increasing use of electronic technologies, making it play a role similar to other electronic contracts and transactions. The rate of electronic divorce is noted to be high due to its ease and speed of completion. However, Islamic law considers the marital relationship a solemn covenant that must be preserved, which necessitates that divorce be conducted within precise regulations and conditions, This study aims to clarify the concept of electronic divorce, its forms, and the legal aspects of its occurrence, in addition to reviewing the cases in which electronic divorce is not considered valid. The study concluded that electronic divorce is considered legitimate, provided that the necessary elements and conditions for making it legal are met.The study recommended the necessity of limiting the spread of the phenomenon of electronic divorce by establishing regulations and precautionary measures, such as requiring the registration of divorce in the competent court, the presence of both spouses before the judiciary, and the official documentation of the divorce.