The right legal route for divorce depends on your circumstances. A divorce lawyer in Dubai can advise expatriates and residents on applicable divorce laws, custody, maintenance and recognition of foreign marriages or divorces. Almajd Justice assesses your circumstances and documents and explains the options available to you.
Family matters are rarely limited to the divorce itself. The applicable law, children's arrangements, financial support and recognition of documents from another country can all affect what needs to be addressed.
For expatriates living in Dubai, the law applicable to a divorce can depend on factors including nationality, religion and the circumstances of the marriage. Almajd Justice reviews your circumstances and relevant marriage documents to identify the applicable legal framework and explain the process before you begin proceedings.
The UAE has a specific legal framework for certain non-Muslim families under Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 on Civil Personal Status. The law addresses matters including civil marriage, divorce, child custody and related family arrangements. If you are a non-Muslim resident, this framework may apply to your circumstances, subject to the requirements of the law. A personal status lawyer can assess your situation and explain which provisions and procedures may apply to your case.
Divorce does not automatically resolve questions about where children will live, how decisions will be made or how each parent will maintain a relationship with them. Almajd Justice can advise on custody and related parental arrangements based on the applicable law and the circumstances of the family, with the child's interests remaining central to the legal assessment. A family lawyer in Dubai can also help you understand the wider family-law issues that may arise alongside custody and divorce proceedings.
Financial support can become an important part of family proceedings. Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, maintenance may involve support for a spouse or children. We assess the relevant financial circumstances, family situation and applicable legal framework and explain what claims or arrangements may be available.
Inheritance is a separate issue from divorce, but it can become important when a non-Muslim resident is planning for the future or dealing with the estate of a family member. The applicable succession rules can depend on the person's circumstances, nationality, assets and legal documents. Almajd Justice can assess the relevant position and advise on the legal options available.
A marriage or divorce obtained outside the UAE may need to be legally recognised or documented for use in the UAE. We can review foreign marriage certificates, divorce judgments and supporting documents and advise on the applicable recognition or attestation requirements based on your circumstances.
Family proceedings can involve sensitive personal circumstances as well as legal and procedural requirements. We keep the process clear so you understand what happens at each stage.
You explain your circumstances, including your marriage, nationality, religion, children and any existing proceedings or foreign documents relevant to the matter.
We review the available documents and determine the legal framework and issues that need to be addressed.
We explain the appropriate legal route and next steps. Where proceedings are required, we assist with preparing the relevant documents and filing.
The applicable law is not necessarily determined simply by living in Dubai. Your religion, nationality, marriage and circumstances can affect which legal framework applies.
For certain non-Muslim residents, Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 on Civil Personal Status provides a specific framework for civil personal-status matters, including divorce and related family issues, where its requirements are met. Other expatriates may be subject to different provisions depending on their circumstances.
Because choosing the wrong legal route can affect the entire proceeding, your circumstances should be assessed before filing.
Depending on your matter, you may need:
If documents were issued outside the UAE, additional attestation, translation or recognition requirements may apply.
Documents issued outside the UAE may not automatically have the same legal effect as documents issued within the UAE. Their use can depend on authentication, translation and recognition requirements.
This can be particularly important where an expatriate couple married abroad is seeking a divorce in Dubai, or where a foreign divorce judgment needs to be relied upon in the UAE.
Almajd Justice can review the documents and explain what may be required before they are used in UAE proceedings.
Family matters require more than simply identifying a legal provision. Your personal circumstances, family structure and the documents involved can all affect the route available to you.
You know the consultation fee before proceeding. The initial consultation is provided at a fixed fee, with no obligation to instruct Almajd Justice afterwards.
You can first understand the legal position and available options before deciding whether you want to proceed with further legal services.
You can discuss your family matter in Arabic or English, allowing you to explain sensitive circumstances clearly and understand the advice provided.
We first understand your circumstances, then assess the applicable legal framework and documents before explaining the appropriate strategy and filing requirements.
Divorce and family matters can become more complicated when spouses are expatriates, children are involved or marriage and divorce documents were issued abroad. These answers address some of the questions that commonly arise before starting proceedings.
Understand which law applies before you take the next step.
