Husband won't let soccer star play

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9. I'd say she should divorce him but it's almost impossible

Although Iranian religious law frowns on divorce, a man is allowed to claim the privilege without needing to show cause, provided he pays his ex-wife compensation. A woman, however, can only sue for divorce if she can prove that her husband is sterile or mad, or if he agrees to let her out of their marriage contract. In the last case, the compensation becomes the bargaining chip: the man will sometimes give his wife her freedom if he doesn't have to pay.

http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/divorce-iranian-style/



Can you imagine being forced to stay in that marriage after this?!