Expat Divorce

“Expat Divorce” means the divorce of Expatriates living in the United Arab Emirates. Though this is a painful process, but this is also the last solution where any kind of reconciliation is not possible. Islam and UAE’s culture do not support divorce. However, the UAE government makes the proper Laws and Regulations for the, Divorce, and other Marriage issues like Child Custody, Alimony etc. Non-Muslim Expatriates are not dealt with under Sharia Law; however, Muslim Expatriates are dealt with under Sharia Law. Muslims who are not UAE nationals but practising the Islamic faith will be treated under Islamic Sharia laws. Our professional family lawyers have wonderful experience in helping the residents in the United Arab Emirates.

Non-Muslim Expats can file a divorce in the United Arab Emirates. If the husband is from a different country, then the laws of the husband’s country will be applicable. Sharia Law will be applicable if the legal aspect is not covered by their native or religious laws. There must be some grounds or reasons to file a divorce case in Court. The court always asks for reasonable conditions and also puts emphasis on the mediation between the two parties. Some of the reasons are physical and mental torture, disappearance, not fulfilling the obligations etc. The court always sets up at least one to two sessions of mediation. The satisfaction and verification of the court does not depend on any time frame. If the court needs more time, then the court can take additional time.

The case-filling procedure is the same for Muslim Expatriates and Non-Muslim Expatriates. It means that initially the complaints are registered and then are made into a Court Case. It means that all have to go through the same process first. There are three courts to finish up the Divorce Cases. If both parties are willing to finish the case in the 1^st Court then it means, then execution can be opened. Both parties have to file appeals otherwise if they are not happy with the verdict that came from the first court. But for non-Muslim couples, a quick and no-fault divorce is always available, which does not need more time or any appeal after the judgment from the first court. But child custody and alimony subjects can be appealed. A court case has to be based on procedural errors, misapplication of law, or incorrect assessment of facts.

Family Lawyers in UAE e.g. Dubai Family Lawyers, and others help the expatriates who want to finish the divorce in court by filing a court case or amicably. Court Cases or even amicable divorce cases always need quality Emirati Lawyers to finish up the process easily. Therefore, when couples decide to file a court case, it is also advised to hire the top Family Lawyers.

Additional Reading: SAUDI EXPATS IN UAE