United Arab Emirates: Family Law

Have you ever wondered about the hierarchy within family courts and the steps to appeal a decision? In this comprehensive video, we break down the complex processes of family law in the UAE...

Under Article 98 of the Personal Status Law, divorce means cancellation of the valid contract of marriage between the spouses. Divorce can be commenced by the husband, and for the wife to initiate divorce, she must either have such right in the marriage contract or have grounds of ‘harm' as mentioned in the law.

Through this video, I will highlight three important points to be considered by either spouse, if the other spouse has abducted the child from another country to the UAE without proper authorization and consent.