🏛️ Polygyny: the law · #138
The summons for my husband's polygyny application was sent to my old address. What should I do?
Contact the Syariah Court that issued the summons as soon as possible and update your address. The existing wife must be served with the summons and a copy of the application, so that she has the chance to be heard. If you did not receive it because of a wrong address, tell the court. Show proof of your current address, such as a utility bill or a letter from your employer. Ask for the hearing date and request copies of the documents. If a decision has already been made in your absence, get advice from a Syarie lawyer about applying to set aside the decision or appealing. See court notices in polygyny cases.