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International family law—United Arab Emirates

Published on: 12 April 2023

Table of contents

  • What is the structure and key laws in the United Arab Emirates?
  • How is jurisdiction established in the UAE? What is the approach to domicile and habitual residence?
  • Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court jurisdiction
  • Jurisdiction under the Personal Status Law
  • Jurisdiction under Federal Law 41
  • Are marital agreements enforceable in the UAE? If not, will they be taken into account by the courts?
  • What are the grounds for divorce?
  • Divorce in all Emirates other than Abu Dhabi
  • Divorce in Abu Dhabi
  • Are same-sex marriage or civil partnership available in the UAE?
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Article summary

Family analysis: In the continuation of a series of News Analysis considering family law provisions in other jurisdictions, Alexandra Tribe, managing partner at Expatriate Law, outlines the key principles in the United Arab Emirates in relation to jurisdiction, divorce, financial provision, private children and non-court dispute resolution, as well as recent and forthcoming law reform.

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