Saudi Arabia requires courts to notify women via SMS that they have been divorced
Previously, in the country, husbands could divorce their wives without even informing them. Starting Sunday, January 6, courts in Saudi Arabia will be required to notify women via SMS of decisions confirming divorce, the reports BBC . Such a procedure will ensure that women are aware of their marital status and will be able to claim alimony, female judges believe. Previously, Saudi women often had to challenge court decisions regarding divorces carried out without their knowledge.