United Arab Emirates: Divorce

In the UAE, custody of children is governed by the UAE family law, consisting of Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 on the issuance of the Personal Status Law which governs Muslims in the UAE ("Federal Personal Status Law")...

In a recent development, a woman filed an application for a landmark divorce settlement of AED 1 billion, before the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court.

Under Article 98 of the Personal Status Law, divorce means cancellation of the valid contract of marriage between the spouses. Divorce can be commenced by the husband, and for the wife to initiate divorce, she must either have such right in the marriage contract or have grounds of ‘harm' as mentioned in the law.

Through this video, I will highlight three important points to be considered by either spouse, if the other spouse has abducted the child from another country to the UAE without proper authorization and consent.

Family courts have launched an electronic registration system for family cases. This service can be accessed through the official electronic portal maintained by the courts.

Can the husband deny financial support after divorce? What is the opinion of UAE Courts?

Khulʿ is a legally recognized form of divorce under Islamic jurisprudence and codified in the UAE's Federal Personal Status Law. It enables a wife to initiate the dissolution of her marriage by offering compensation...

Family Foundations in the UAE are emerging as a strategic solution for families seeking to preserve wealth and secure their legacy across generations. By establishing foundations within the DIFC and ADGM...

There are several underlying causes of conflicts in a marriage, from disputes over finances to issues of lack of communication or infidelity, cultural conflicts, and so on. Legal assistance can streamline the process when matters spiral out of hand and couples cannot resolve their differences.