Sababootaafi Miidhaawwan Diiggaa Gaa'ilaa: Qabatama Naannoo Oromiyaa

Abstract

Family is the most indispensable unit in the formation of society, and any bad or good fortune related to this unit significantly affects society and the nation at large. Thus, since primordial society, it is common to give families cultural, religious, and legal protection. However, in presence of all these protections, it has never been possible to save every family as an institution from becoming the victim of divorce. In Oromia’s national regional state, like in other parts of the world, divorce has become a common issue in social, economic, and legal affairs. The aim of this research is to assess the cause and effects of divorce in the region. Meanwhile, the efficiency of the legal regimes governing the issue and the practical problems in handling divorce cases are entertained. The research follows a sociolegal research method; accordingly conducted 347 interviews, 58 questioners filled, and 105 dead files are analysed.  And it is found that lack of fidelity, addiction of different types, unwanted family intervention, lack of a culture of discussion, and early marriage are the main cause of divorce while its effects are manifested psychologically, socially, economically, and in terms of health upon the former spouses and their children.  Besides, practical problems and areas of legal limitation in the Oromia family code, the Oromia Supreme Court manual for family and children bench, and regulations governing the formation of Bench in Oromia Courts are identified. Finally, the necessary measures that need to be taken to lessen the causes of divorce and to minimize its effect are suggested; and as well areas of amendments in the legal regimes are recommended.