Expert panel — law 84-11 modified 05-02.
TL;DR — Summary 30s: Algeria family code law 84-11 (1984) modified 05-02 (2005). Default separation of goods matrimonial regime. Marriage contract optional (art. 37 modified). 3 divorce modalities: husband initiative (framed), khôl (wife compensation), judicial. Sharia-based undivided succession (fixed shares H/F). MRE Franco-Algerian complexities.
Key Points Law 84-11 (1984) Modif 05-02 (2005) Default separation goods Optional marriage contract 3 divorce modalities Framed repudiation Khôl compensation Judicial divorce Sharia undivided Fixed shares H/F Hiba optimization MRE conventions Central notary Family court competence Emerging family mediation
1. Framework + regime
Law 84-11 + 05-02.
Methodology: official sources.
2. Divorce + undivided
3 modalities + sharia.
3. Cases + FAQ
6 cases + 22 FAQ.
FAQ
Code?
Regime?
Contract?
3 divorces? Husband + khôl + judicial.
Divorces/year?
Partition?
Undivided?
Son vs daughter?
Hiba?
MRE?
Mediation?
Official sources & methodology Law 84-11 + 05-02 Family courts DZ-Immobilier interviews 2026
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