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In a temporary marriage with a married man, should I meet his sexual demands even though I haven't received my agreed-upon dowry? Is it fair that he only spends about 3 hours a week with me because of his responsibilities to his first wife and children?
Amina Inloes

Since temporary marriage does not have a fixed paradigm for how people live it out in daily life, you have to decide what is fair for you. As a wise person once said, if you have to ask the question, you already know the answer. 
This is my first experience with a Muta that has lasted 4 months. What rights do I have? Is the man responsible for any bills or maintenance? In this temporary marriage, does he need to pray with me, and is it acceptable if I want to end it?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

There are no obligations or responsibilities he has towards you, and no obligations or responsibilities you have to him. No rights as well, other than him giving you the mahr you agreed upon. 

You can end it, only by him freeing you for the remaining period, so one must make sure they do not make the mistake of making the time-period too long, and do this only for the sake of it becoming a permanent marriage.

And Allah knows best
Is it possible for a woman to terminate a Mut'a contract before its completion if it is not working out as intended?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

No, it is not possible. The time duration either ends, or the man frees the woman for the remaining period.

And Allah knows best
If a temporary marriage contract is to facilitate verbal communication only, can it be done without parental consent or would this situation fall under a different ruling due to the circumstances?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

For the validity of the contract, for whatever reason it may be, the parent must give consent. It is also definitely the ethical thing to do.

And Allah knows best