After having investigated the facts and following the provision of information required by the court to authori[s]e polygamy, the court will take a grounded decision that is not subject to any appeal, w'ith restricted conditions in favour of the existing spouse and her children” (Article 44).15 “In case of authori[s]ation of polygamy, no marriage contract could take place before the woman (potential new wife) is notified by the judge that the man offering to marry her is already married and that she accepts that. States may also take legislative measures to abolish polygamous marriages. Since the reform of the Tunisian Code of Personal Status in 1993, the principle of partnership in the family has been established.