Family Law

“Family Law governs legal matters related to family , including but not limited to marriage, divorce, child custody, alimony, and inheritance.
The UAE legal framework is primarily influenced by both civil law and Sharia principles, with distinct provisions for Muslims and non-Muslims.

Federal Law No. 28 of 2005

 on Personal Status, as amended (Personal Status law Federal Law No 41. Of 2024) governs the personal affairs: marriage, dissolution of marriage, divorce, fostering, capacity (the competency to contract unless this capacity is withdrawn or limited by a provision of a law, due to several reasons including, insanity and minority), tutelage, guardianship, testaments (wills).

Key areas of company law include:

• Legal Influence: Based on civil law and Sharia principles, with separate provisions for Muslims and non-Muslims.
• Governing Law: Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 (amended by Federal Law No. 41 of 2024) regulates personal affairs.
• Covered Matters: Marriage, divorce, fostering, legal capacity, tutelage, guardianship, and w.
• Applicability: The law applies to all UAE nationals, while non-Muslim UAE nationals may follow special provisions for their community, and non-citizens can request their home country's laws for succession and inheritance.

Our service:

Our team works closely with local correspondents who represent clients before UAE Courts and abroad (ECHR, ICC the Hague...)s, ensuring that all family-related legal matters, including divorce proceedings, legacy issues, and custody arrangements, are handled with the atmost care and sensitivity to both legal requirements and cultural nuances.