“HT Lawyers & Law Firm has the best lawyers in Dubai. Our team of highly accomplished divorce lawyers helps in filing a divorce case in Dubai. Our divorce lawyers take up divorce cases for expatriates, non-Muslims and Muslims. Our firm has been handling and representing clients with family disputes including divorce and child custody in the UAE. ”
As not all marriages are lucky enough to last for a lifetime, some are doomed to fail. There are several reasons why a marriage does not last. Social and cultural differences, poor communication, inability to provide for the financial, emotional and physical needs of the spouse or children, extramarital affairs, and domestic abuse are a few on the long list of things that can end a marriage. Our divorce lawyers understand this and make sure that they accurately represent your stance and interests before the court of law.
If the parties filing for divorce are Muslims and UAE Nationals, then the laws of Sharia or UAE law will apply to their marriage and divorce. This is also applicable to a Muslim husband with a non-Muslim wife.
Non-Muslim expatriates can file a divorce case in Dubai, UAE with the option to apply the law of their home country. However, acceptance or enforcement of the home country laws in UAE courts must be checked beforehand. If a home country’s law fails to cover an aspect of the divorce proceedings, the court can apply the UAE law to that aspect alone. Our divorce lawyers have ample experience representing non-Muslim expatriates as well.
Regardless of the parties’ profile, filing a divorce case in Dubai/UAE starts with the registration of the case by either party. The divorce petition can be submitted on their own or through a divorce lawyer at the Family Guidance court in the Emirate of residency. The first stage is a mandatory procedure where a court will appoint a conciliator. The conciliator will try to reconcile the parties and allow each party to raise their concerns without the presence of legal representatives. This stage can end in two ways. The first is an amicable or mutual divorce - where an agreement is drafted with the mutual consent and interests of both parties. Here the divorce is settled.
The second is to take the matter before the Court of First Instance. In the Court of First Instance, it is advisable to have legal representation. This is because having a professional who understands the language of the court is always reassuring. This procedure involves going back and forth with defences and counter-replies until the judge reaches a judgement.
From here, 28 days are given to move the case to the Appeal Court and another 28 days from the appeal judgement to move to the Cessation Court if needed. The case, in the last stage, goes to the Enforcement Court. Here, based on the judgements of the previous courts, the judge finalises the settlements and issues a verdict.
If a couple had concluded their consent divorce in the conciliatory stage, the matter skips the previous courts and lands directly in the Enforcement Court.
As the process for a divorce filing in Dubai is complicated, having a team of divorce lawyers to back you up and represent you is essential. HT Lawyers & Law Firm can guarantee that our team of lawyers has the expertise and diversity in handling divorce cases under different laws. This allows us to serve both UAE nationals as well as expatriates –who comprise about 89% of UAE’s population.