Personal Status Disputes

Personal status law in the UAE governs family-related matters including marriage, divorce, child custody, inheritance, and guardianship. Our firm has extensive experience representing clients in all types of personal status disputes before the UAE courts. Our personal status services include: • Divorce proceedings — both contested and uncontested, including Khula (wife-initiated divorce) • Child custody and visitation rights negotiations and litigation • Alimony and financial maintenance claims • Marriage contract disputes and annulments • Inheritance and estate distribution under both Sharia law and UAE civil law • Guardianship and trusteeship matters • Cross-border family law issues involving foreign nationals residing in the UAE • Enforcement of foreign family court judgments within the UAE We understand that personal status matters are deeply sensitive and emotionally charged. Our team handles every case with the utmost discretion and empathy, while vigorously advocating for our clients' rights. We guide you through every stage of the legal process, from initial filing to final judgment and enforcement. Our attorneys are well-versed in the nuances of both Sharia-based personal status provisions and the recently enacted UAE Personal Status Law for non-Muslims, ensuring appropriate representation regardless of your background.