UAE Personal Status Law – Divorce, Marriage & Legal Rights

UAE PERSONAL STATUS LAW

UAE PERSONAL STATUS LAW

Father loses court appeal over child's travel order

Mother’s safe return with children left no practical purpose for further objections

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Sharjah court dismisses father’s appeal over children’s overseas travel

UAE court acquits son as CCTV shows father began attack

Video showed the son disarming his father and breaking the wooden stick

CCTV footage showed the father starting the attack, clearing his son.

Sharjah wife asks for divorce over husband staying home

She wanted outings and travel, but her husband preferred a quiet life at home

Sharjah wife sought divorce after husband refused outings and travel

Dubai Court allows fresh divorce claim after rejection

Wife can reopen case in UAE if marital harm continued after earlier rejection

Dubai court says spouses may refile divorce claims if harm continues.

Dubai court bars appeal on divorce deals

Court says judge-recorded divorce settlements are final and legally binding.

Dubai Court rules court-recorded Muslim divorce settlements cannot be appealed

Abu Dhabi Court: salary no bar to divorce payout

Court says financial independence does not remove right to post-divorce compensation

Abu Dhabi Court upholds ruling on post-divorce payout despite salary status case

UAE legal reform starts June 1: What will change?

New law lowers adulthood age to 18 and reshapes contracts, rights and disputes.

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Dubai court changes custody visits over work hours

Cassation court says visitation schedules must protect child and work in practice

Dubai Court of Cassation revised visitation days to protect the child’s wellbeing.

Can a wife seek divorce if her husband is mentally ill?

Legal grounds for divorce due to spouse's mental illness, explained

A legal explanation of whether a wife can seek divorce if her husband suffers from schizophrenia or severe depression and how such cases are proven in court.

Can divorced mothers request child support in UAE?

Explained: The UAE’s Personal Status Law on custody, alimony and financial support

Ask Gulf News: Can a mother claim custody and alimony for a 17-year-old under the UAE Personal Status Law?

More UAE couples are signing prenups — here’s why

Prenups are no longer taboo - they’re becoming a form of financial planning

A growing number of expats are embracing prenuptial agreements as a form of “future planning,” not a sign of mistrust, says legal expert Samara Iqbal.

New UAE Personal Law for Muslims now in effect

Stricter penalties, extended custody rights, and new options for Muslims in the UAE

Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 introduces key reforms, including stricter penalties for child abuse and neglect, extended custody rights, and updated provisions for marriage, divorce, and child welfare. Set to take effect in April 2025, the law aims to modernise family law for both citizens and residents, ensuring better protection for children and equality for parents.

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