Family Law

The United Arab Emirates has modernised its civil marriage framework, enabling non-Muslims, residents and visitors, to marry before a civil authority ... Read more

In the United Arab Emirates, post separation arrangements for custody rest on a core distinction : the father is generally the guardian (maintenance, ... Read more

Bringing a case to the Dubai Family Court requires careful pleadings, mastery of procedural steps and evidentiary standards. This guide summarises ... Read more

The UAE Government’s portal summarises core divorce rules for Muslim and non Muslim couples : applicable law, mandatory conciliation, children’s ... Read more

The United Arab Emirates has modernised its civil marriage framework, enabling non-Muslims, residents and visitors, to marry before a civil authority ... Read more

Bringing a case to the Dubai Family Court requires careful pleadings, mastery of procedural steps and evidentiary standards. This guide summarises ... Read more

In Islamic law, Talaq refers to dissolution of marriage initiated by the husband, pronounced verbally or in writing, ideally in the presence of two ... Read more

Prenuptial/postnuptial agreements are increasingly used to govern spousal finances (asset division, maintenance, family home). In the UAE, their ... Read more

Family court proceedings can be lengthy, costly and emotionally taxing. Alternative pathways deliver durable outcomes: lawyer led negotiation, ... Read more

Effective since April 2025, the personal status reform has fundamentally reshaped family law in the UAE. The reform aims for clarity, equality and ... Read more

In the United Arab Emirates, post separation arrangements for custody rest on a core distinction : the father is generally the guardian (maintenance, ... Read more