Indigenous Customary Practices Explained

Summary

Certain indigenous communities have a tradition where a widow may live with a male relative to raise the deceaseds heir. This practice involves considering factors like whether the widow has children and her age. Understanding these customs can be important for legal and cultural discussions.

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can I say It is the custom in certain indigenous communities where, for the purpose of raising the heir of the deceased, a widow may be expected to live his brother or another male relative that is chosen. instead
Sure, you can say: "It is the custom in certain indigenous communities where, for the purpose of raising the heir of the deceased, a widow may be expected to live with his brother or another chosen male relative."
Is there anything specific you need legal help with regarding this custom?
rephrase 'For example, among other factors to consider, does she have children or how old is she at the time. '
How about: "For instance, other factors to consider include whether she has children and her age at the time."