At ASLC Law Firm, our mission is to provide solutions that protect your legal rights while keeping family relationships peaceful. We handle every case with care, professionalism, and respect, making sure all steps follow UAE family law.
Our experienced family law expertise offer guidance on sensitive matters like divorce, child custody, and family disputes. We focus on protecting your rights and helping you reach fair agreements.
If you are facing a family law Dubai issue and need professional help, our skilled family lawyers are ready to assist you. At ASLC Law Firm, we take a personalized approach, listening carefully to your concerns and guiding you through every legal step with confidence and care.
Are you going through a divorce or family dispute in the UAE and don’t know where to turn? Family law matters are unlike any other legal issue; they involve your children, your home, finances, and future all at once. Whether you are facing a contested divorce, the decisions made during these proceedings will shape your family’s life for years to come. At ASLC Legal Consultancy, our experienced family law Dubai handles every case with the legal precision it deserves.
Here are all the family law Dubai for Muslim and non muslims families:
Law in the UAE is mainly governed by the UAE Personal Status Law (Federal Law No. 28 of 2005). It covers marriage, divorce, child custody, guardianship, alimony, and inheritance for Muslims. The law is based on Islamic Sharia principles and applies to all Muslims regardless of nationality. In 2024, amendments updated divorce procedures, custody ages, and financial rights, making expert legal guidance essential.
Non-Muslims are governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 on Civil Personal Status. It provides a secular framework for divorce, custody, and asset division. Couples can share custody equally and divide assets based on contribution, without following Sharia rules. Our divorce lawyers in Dubai guide both Muslim and non-Muslim clients on the applicable legal framework and its effective use.
Divorce Proceedings
Divorce in the UAE must go through the Family Courts, whether contested or uncontested. Couples attend the Family Guidance Committee before filing, and our lawyers guide you from mediation to final judgment.
Child Custody in the UAE
Child custody is governed by Article 156 of the Personal Status Law. Mothers usually handle day-to-day care, fathers retain legal guardianship, and non-Muslims can seek equal shared custody.
Alimony and Spousal Maintenance
A wife is entitled to Nafaqah during marriage and Iddah after divorce. Our team calculates and pursues alimony based on the husband’s financial capacity and court assessment. Non-Muslim couples negotiate spousal support under the Civil Personal Status Law, with terms approved by the court.
Child Support and Financial Obligations
The father is legally responsible for the children’s financial needs, including shelter, food, education, and medical care. Our team enforces child support claims and ensures the child’s rights are met.
Marriage Contracts and Prenuptial Agreements
Marriage contracts protect both spouses’ rights before disputes arise. Our lawyers draft and review contracts defining financial rights, property ownership, and obligations under UAE law. Non-Muslim couples can also use post-nuptial agreements under the 2022 Civil Personal Status Law.
Guardianship and Parental Rights
Custody covers daily care, while guardianship covers major decisions like education, travel, and medical treatment. Mothers usually hold custody, and fathers hold guardianship. Our lawyers advise and represent parents in guardianship disputes, always prioritizing the child’s welfare.
Domestic Violence Protection
Under Federal Law No. 10 of 2019, victims can obtain protection orders preventing abusers from approaching the home or contacting the family. Our team acts discreetly and urgently to ensure the safety of victims and their children.
Family Dispute Mediation
Not all disputes need court intervention. Our mediation services help families reach fair, legally binding agreements outside court. Mediation is faster, less expensive, and less stressful, and agreements can be registered with the court for enforcement.
Family Law for Expatriates in UAE
Expatriate families face unique issues with nationality, marriage location, and applying home country law. Article 13 of the Civil Code usually applies to the husband’s nationality law. Our lawyers advise on jurisdiction, applicable law, foreign court enforcement, and child relocation matters.
Our legal advice in family law Dubai is grounded in complete knowledge of all applicable legislation:
Yes, both UAE nationals and expatriates can file for divorce through the Family Courts, and non-Muslims may use the Civil Personal Status Law. Muslims follow the updated UAE Personal Status Law, and our team advises on the correct legal framework.
Under Federal Law No. 28 of 2005, the mother usually has custody while the father retains guardianship and financial responsibility. Custody of a son transfers at 11 and a daughter at 13 unless the court rules otherwise in the child’s best interest.
Custody covers daily care, usually granted to the mother, while guardianship covers major decisions like education, travel, and medical care. Both can be disputed in Family Court, and our team represents both parents.
A custodian cannot travel with the child without the guardian’s approval, and unauthorized removal may be treated as child abduction. Courts may place travel bans, and our team advises on consent procedures or contests bans when needed.
A wife is entitled to alimony (Nafaqah), deferred dowry (Mahr), Mut’ah compensation, and child support. Non-Muslim women follow the 2022 Civil Personal Status Law, and our team ensures all financial entitlements are properly calculated and pursued.