In the UAE, family law is stipulated under three main regulations, namely, the Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 on the Issuance on the Personal Status Law, governing Muslims across the country, the Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2022, governing non-Muslims in the UAE, except in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the Abu Dhabi Law No. 14 of 2021, governing non-Muslims within the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
A recent ruling by a UAE court determined that persistent threats by a husband about polygamous cohabitation will be considered to be psychological or mental harm to his wife.
Until recently, the UAE courts only allowed registration of islamic marriages. However, newly added legal provisions now allow non-Muslim couple to register marriages in the UAE courts. Accordingly, residents of UAE can marry inside or outside the country and then take a few steps to authenticate the marriage as per law.
The Abu Dhabi Civil Marriage Law No. 14 of 2021 introduced the concept of civil marriage in the UAE. This law regulates and outlines the rules and procedures of civil marriages. Here, we answer some frequently asked questions to help you understand the rules and procedures of civil marriage in Abu Dhabi.
Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 governs civil marriages for non-Muslim citizens and residents in the UAE, while Abu Dhabi Law No. 14 of 2021 governs civil marriages in the emirates of Abu Dhabi. This article gives a summary of the eligibility and the required procedures for civil marriages.
In the UAE, non-Muslims have a specific legal framework to follow when it comes to marriage, divorce, and inheritance. Two significant laws govern these matters: Federal Decree-Law No. 41/2022 On Civil Personal Status and Abu Dhabi Law No. 14/2021 on Civil Marriage and its Effects in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It offers a comprehensive guide for non-Muslim residents and citizens.
The UAE government has recently proposed a new law that is distinct from the previous one and is based on internationally recognized practices and customs in the area of family law.
Interfaith marriage refers to situations where spouses who belong to different faiths conclude a marriage.
The foregoing statement can be witnessed in different judgments issued by the courts of UAE in divorce cases of foreign residents filed before the courts of UAE, wherein one of such judgments will be discussed in this article by the Family Lawyers of Dubai.
Marriage is considered a sacred event precluded with love, bliss and joy until it comes to an end abruptly through a divorce, leaving behind bitterness over financial and custody matters.
Muslim couples (Emirati and expatriate) enter into a marriage contract (Nikah') if they conduct an Islamic marriage in a Muslim jurisdiction or elsewhere.
Dr. Hassan Elhais explains the special conditions a husband and wife can agree to put in the contract of marriage at the on set.
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