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Learn More on Procedures of Divorce in the UAE 49 weeks 3 hours ago

The term ‘family law’ in the UAE broadly refers to the Federal Law no. 28 of 2005 on ‘Personal Status’ and its amendments (‘Personal Status law’) which governs all aspects relating to the marriage, divorce, maintenance, child custody, succession and guardianship matters concerning both UAE nationals and residents. The personal status law is in turn guided by the Islamic principles of Sharia and its traditions. Read more.

Legal Procedure for Mutual Transfer for Custody of a Child 27 weeks 3 days ago

Under the UAE personal status laws, a custodian and a guardian are two different concepts. The parents can also enter into a mutual agreement regarding custody arrangements for the children, which could set out the rights and obligations of each parent. The parties, with the help of their legal counsel, can draft and finalise such an agreement. Learn more on legal procedure for mutual custody in the UAE.

What You Need To Know About Guardianship In The UAE? 15 weeks 4 days ago

Under the UAE Personal Status Law, a custodian and a guardian are two different concepts. A custodian is an individual who takes care of the child on a day-to-day basis and has physical custody of the child. On the other hand, a guardian is an individual who is responsible for providing financial support, taking care of education, travel and general upbringing of the children. Read to know more.

Can a Working Wife Demand Spousal Financial Support in the UAE? 17 weeks 4 days ago

The law which regulates and governs family disputes in the UAE is coded and contains provisions relating to marriage, dissolution, custody and guardianship, amongst others. The relevant law is the Federal Law No 28 of 2005 on Personal Status in the UAE (Personal Status Law). For non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi, the rules may be different as Abu Dhabi Law No. 14 of 2021 applies to personal status matters for non-Muslims based in Abu Dhabi. However, the Personal Status Law continues to apply to Muslims in Abu Dhabi. Read more.

The New Laws Governing Family Matters for Non-Muslims in the UAE 17 weeks 1 day ago

The UAE has Issued a Civil Personal Status Law for non-Muslims at the Federal Level. The New Federal Law comes after the effective application of a non-Muslims Personal Status Law existing in Abu Dhabi. This New Federal Law has introduced changes in personal status matters for non-Muslims in matters related to family guidance mediation, rights between the parties in relation to testimony, inheritance, divorce, custody. Read more.

Know About Child Custody Under Sharia Law 18 weeks 1 day ago

Child custody is an important consideration when spouses are getting divorced. While divorce in itself is a tough situation to be in, when there are children involved, it becomes a harder situation. In this article, we will discuss the crucial points to be kept in mind for child custody. Read more.

What Rights Does A Second Wife Have If Her Husband Doesn't Divorce His First Wife? 22 weeks 2 days ago

Under the Shariah rules, a man is allowed to marry more than once and can have up to 4 wives. That said, the second wife has several rights in such a case. Some of the rights, as enshrined under the Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 On Personal Status (UAE Personal Status Law) have been briefly explained in this article. Read more.