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Our Services in Civil Marriage Law, Wills, and Divorce

يُعد قانون الزواج المدني رقم 14 لسنة 2021 وتعديلاته في إمارة أبوظبي خطوة متقدمة نحو تنظيم العلاقات الأسرية للأجانب وغير المسلمين، حيث يوفّر إطاراً قانونياً معاصراً يستند إلى مبادئ علمانية تراعي العدالة والمساواة بين الجنسين.
The Civil Marriage Law No. 14 of 2021, as amended in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, represents a progressive legal framework designed to regulate family relationships for non-Muslims and foreign residents based on civil (secular) principles that emphasize equality and fairness.
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The Civil Marriage Law No. 14 of 2021, as amended in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, represents a progressive legal framework designed to regulate family relationships for non-Muslims and foreign residents based on civil (secular) principles that emphasize equality and fairness.

At Alya Salem Al Nuaimi Law Firm and Legal Consultancy, we provide comprehensive legal services related to the civil family law system, including civil marriage registration, civil wills, civil divorce and financial settlements, and joint child custody, all in accordance with the procedures of the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court.

Our Legal Services under the Civil Marriage Law

🔹 Civil Marriage Registration in Abu Dhabi

  • Drafting and submitting civil marriage applications for non-Muslims and foreign nationals.
  • Legal representation before the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court.
  • Assistance with required documentation such as passports, certificates of single status, and certified translations.
  • Drafting prenuptial agreements to safeguard financial rights and obligations of both spouses.

🔹 Civil Will Registration

  • Drafting and registering civil wills for non-Muslims before the competent court.
  • Advising on asset distribution and legal implications of wills under the UAE legal system.
  • Ensuring legally binding documentation for estate planning in case of death.

🔹 Civil Divorce and Post-Divorce Settlements

  • Filing and processing civil divorce petitions under the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Law.
  • Representation in financial settlements, including division of marital assets, spousal support, and maintenance.
  • Drafting and notarizing separation agreements to ensure mutual compliance.

🔹 Joint Custody of Children

  • Applying for joint custody orders, a default legal presumption under the law.
  • Structuring parenting plans and custody schedules that reflect the child’s best interest.
  • Legal enforcement of shared custody arrangements post-divorce.

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هو قانون يُطبق على غير المسلمين والمقيمين الأجانب، يتيح لهم الزواج والطلاق وتوثيق الوصايا وفق نظام علماني لا يعتمد على الشريعة الإسلامية، ويعترف بالحقوق المتساوية للطرفين.
يمكن لأي شخصين (أجنبيين أو غير مسلمين) من المقيمين أو الزائرين للإمارة التقدم لتسجيل زواج مدني، بشرط بلوغ سن 18 عاماً وإثبات الأهلية القانونية.
نعم، يمنح القانون الحضانة المشتركة لكِلا الوالدين كحق أصيل بعد الطلاق، ويمكن للطرفين تنظيم ذلك باتفاق أو وفقاً لقرار المحكمة بما يخدم مصلحة الطفل.
نعم، الوصايا التي تُسجّل أمام محكمة الأسرة المدنية في أبوظبي تعتبر ملزمة وقانونية ويمكن تنفيذها بعد وفاة الموصي، بشرط أن تكون موثقة حسب الأصول القانونية.
إجراءات الطلاق المدني تبدأ بتقديم طلب لدى محكمة الأسرة المدنية، دون الحاجة لتقديم مبررات أو إثبات الضرر، ويُمنح الطلاق خلال فترة قصيرة نسبيًا. بعد ذلك، تُنظم المحكمة مسائل الحضانة والنفقة وتقسيم الممتلكات وفق مبادئ العدالة والمساواة بين الطرفين.
It is a law applicable to non-Muslims and foreign residents, allowing them to marry, divorce, and register wills under a secular system that does not rely on Islamic Sharia. The law recognizes equal rights for both parties.
Any two individuals (non-Muslims or foreigners) residing in or visiting the Emirate may apply to register a civil marriage, provided they are 18 years of age or older and legally competent.
Yes. The law grants joint custody as a fundamental right to both parents following divorce. Custody arrangements may be mutually agreed upon or determined by the court in accordance with the best interests of the child.
Yes. Wills registered before the Civil Family Court in Abu Dhabi are legally binding and enforceable, provided they are documented in accordance with legal formalities.
The civil divorce process begins with submitting a petition to the Civil Family Court, without the need to prove fault or harm. The divorce is granted within a relatively short time frame, after which the court addresses matters related to: Child custody Spousal and child support Division of assets All in accordance with principles of fairness and equality between the parties.
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