Since divorce cases are one of the issues affecting individuals and society, we find that the Personal Status Law in Dubai Courts is one of the laws that are constantly updated to keep pace with the changes taking place in society.

Before talking about divorce procedures in the UAE and the rights of the wife in Dubai and UAE, we must note the new amendments to the UAE Personal Status Law. The Emirate of Dubai has adopted Resolution No. (3) of 2021 approving the Manual of Regulatory Procedures in Personal Status Matters in Dubai Courts.

The reason for the recent increase in divorce cases is that there are many reasons, including the high standard of living and the recent economic changes.

What are the divorce procedures by mutual consent?

UAE is characterized by its keen interest in marriage issues, family problems and divorce, so UAE is always working to develop controls and solutions to discuss divorce cases and their details through the Family Guidance Department of the Court before initiating divorce procedures. During this session, family problems and causes are discussed by each party and an attempt is made to reconcile between them. However, in case of impossible reconciliation, the case will be referred to court.

Therefore, the two parties must attend the family guidance sessions or appoint their representatives from the lawyers, such as the Emirates Egyptian International Law Office, and each party clarifies the reasons for the divorce and the approval is issued by the family counselor for an amicable divorce between the two parties.

What are the divorce laws in the UAE?

According to the laws of UAE, if the husband is Muslim and the wife is not Muslim, Islamic law on marriage and divorce is applied. If the couple is not Muslim, they can apply for divorce in their home country or in UAE. If they wish to follow the laws of their country in divorce, they can apply to the court through their attorney such as the UAE-Egypt International Law Firm.

In the event that the husband and wife are of different nationalities, the Civil Code on Marriage and Divorce shall apply. This is done according to the laws of the country to which the husband belongs, such as laws on divorce and division of property.

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