Family issues are highly intimate, and a court battle regarding marriage, children, and material well-being demands tact and legal savvy. Our Divorce and Family Law practice in RH & HALE is aimed at securing your rights and guiding you on the path of further progress with a clear and confident mind.
We can guide the UAE citizens and expatriates through the family law proceedings according to the UAE Personal Status Law (Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2022) and other provisions. Our legal team offers systematic and viable representation whether your case is a contested divorce, custody, financial maintenance, or domestic violence protection.
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your legal matter with an experienced attorney. We’ll review your situation, explain your options, and help you understand the best path forward at no cost and no obligation.
A disputed divorce occurs when couples differ on matters like child custody, settlement, sharing of assets, or reasons for divorce.
According to the UAE law, family conflicts should first undergo voluntary reconciliation processes with the Family Guidance Committee and then be taken to court. We will also walk the clients through each phase, which makes sure the process is procedurally compliant and well represented.
We value ensuring a just resolution to the problem with a minimum of emotional and financial impact.
UAE laws on child custody follow the rule of the best interests of the child.
Custody (day-to-day care) and guardianship (financial and legal decision-making) could be separated. Judges look at such factors as:
In the case of expatriate families, there can exist jurisdictional complexities. Our attorneys give proper advice on relevant laws and court practices to safeguard the rights of parents.
Post-divorce financial assistance is one of the main issues for many families. In the UAE Personal Status Law, maintenance payments can comprise:
In determining maintenance, the court evaluates on the financial ability of the husband and the standard of living at the time of marriage.
Our services help our clients to make maintenance claims, defend against excessive claims, and pursue modification of financial situations.
The UAE has a wide variety of expatriates, and family law cases can be associated with cross-border issues.
In some instances, expatriates can ask that the law of their home country should be applied, which has to be approved by the court. Nonetheless, the procedural requirements in the UAE courts still need to be adhered to.
We make expatriate clients aware of their rights and duties under the UAE law and discuss the international legal aspects.
Prenuptial agreements are a source of clarity and monetary security prior to marriage. In the UAE, marriage contracts may control monetary terms, property rights, and commitments, which are governed by the law of binding contracts.
We assist in:
An agreement that is well prepared will lower the chances of disputes in the future and give both sides peace of mind.
Cases of domestic violence are in need of immediate and resolute action. The UAE legislation prohibits abuse and offers legal protection measures to the victims.
We offer legal assistance on the spot in:
Our team deals with such issues in utmost confidentiality and sensitivity, considering safety and legal considerations.
We know that in RH & HALE, family disputes need a proper understanding of the law; they need compassion, tact, and nimbleness in advocacy.
We provide:
Our team will be there with you, through the initial consultation all the way to the final judgment.
RH & HALE will provide you with the necessary experienced legal service and schedule your confidential consultation if you have a family law issue in the UAE.
Yes. The majority of family conflict issues should be processed by the Family Guidance Committee before the court of law.
Yes, in certain engagements, subject to approval by the court and on procedural requirements.
The court puts the best interest of the child first in terms of stability, welfare, and parental competency.
During marriage, maintenance is decided based on financial ability, the requirements of the dependents, and the standard of living.
They can be binding in case they are well formulated and meet the relevant legal provisions.