United Arab Emirates: Family Law

In a country as diverse as the United Arab Emirates, the legal system thoughtfully accommodates residents of different cultural and religious backgrounds.

One of the first things fathers say in a divorce consultation is not about assets or maintenance. It's this: "Am I going to lose my children?" There is a persistent belief in Dubai that once a marriage ends...

The United Arab Emirates has brought about sweeping changes in Family Law, particularly under divorce, alimony and child custody rights. In this article, we will analyse the new laws regarding child custody under the UAE Family Law for Muslims and Non-Muslims.

Have you ever wondered about the hierarchy within family courts and the steps to appeal a decision? In this comprehensive video, we break down the complex processes of family law in the UAE...

The United Arab Emirates has emerged as a multicultural global city with people from various countries, religions and belief systems

Family law in the UAE has undergone significant changes in the last decade. Until recently, family matters in the UAE were governed by the Federal Decree Law No. 28 of 2005...

Age Requirement: Individuals attain legal adulthood at the age of 18, as per Article 30(1). They are considered capable of marriage upon reaching this age, provided they are mentally sound.

In this video, the UAE has introduced significant reforms in the Civil Personal Status and Civil Marriage laws to ensure gender equality, particularly in child custody.

In 2021, Abu Dhabi introduced a landmark legal reform with the issuance of Law No. 14 of 2021, which introduced the concept of civil marriage in the UAE.