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Divorce by Mutual Consent
The process for divorce is governed by UAE law or by the laws of the individuals’
home country. If the parties belong to different countries, the law applicable is
the one from where the marriage was first solemnized. Divorce by mutual
consent in Dubai is very straight forward and a quick process were both the
parties amicably agree to part their ways without involving in any disagreement.
A couple may a divorce by mutual consent in Personal Status Courts located in
any Emirate. The process to file a divorce by mutual consent includes:
Filing a Case - Both the couple contesting for divorce may first file a case in the
courts and also submit valid reason for seeking divorce in UAE.
Attending Counselling Session - Once the divorce has been filed by either party
the matter is then filled by reconciliation to ascertain if an amicable settlement
can be reached. If a reconciliation or settlement is reached, it will be noted in a
report, which is signed by the officer, the parties and a judge. If a settlement is
not reached the officer will give the applicant written permission to pursue their
case through the courts if a settlement. The applicant will then further proceed to
court with the divorce proceedings.
Time Required
Mutual consent divorce in UAE can be secured as quick as one month from any Personal Status
Courts located in all seven emirates.
Islamic marriages are governed by the Sharia law. If both the couples belong
to Muslim religion and residents in the UAE, Sharia/UAE law is applied to their
divorce. The same is also the case where one of the couples is a Muslim and
the other a non-Muslim.
Expatriate can file a divorce in the UAE, the parties may apply the laws of the
home country applied, they may petition for this before the court. The relevant
parties may ask to apply their own laws to personal status matters.
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