Document #1191735
IRB – Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (Author)
Please refer to the following questions,
sent by the Research Directorate on 14 January 1999 to the Embassy
of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the accompanying answers
provided by Counsellor and Head of Consulate Section of the embassy
on 19 February 1999:
In families where the father has died, does the mother retain the right to custody of the children?
Answer: After the death of the father of a child, the grandfather of the child from the father's side is the legal custodian of the child. However, in case of the death of the grandfather or his disqualification of child's custody, the mother could take the child's custody by the rule of the appropriate court.
If she does retain that right, are there any situations where the paternal grandfather would have a right to custody?
Answer: Yes, in case of disqualification of the mother.
If there was a dispute in custody that was referred to the courts, would both the mother and the grandfather receive the decision in writing?
Answer: Yes.
If not, after the decision has been given, would the mother or the grandfather or their lawyers, be able to request from the court its decision in writing?
Answer: Yes.
This Response was prepared after
researching publicly accessible information currently available to
the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is
not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any
particular claim to refugee status or asylum.
Reference
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
19 February 1999. Letter from Counsellor and Head of Consulate
Section.