While polygamous unions are unlawful under the Liberian civil code, such marriages are perfectly permissible under the Liberia's customary law.
Dynamics
According to reports, polygamous marriages make up about one-third of all Liberian marriages.[1][verification needed] One third of married women in the age group 15-49, are in polygamous marriages.[2]
Customary law allows men to have up to 4 wives.[3] Customary law restricts a married woman's rights to inherit property from her spouse. When widowed, women are at the mercy of the customary laws that are not subject to the civil courts.[4]
See also
References
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