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Personal Status Law and Child Protection Law Services

يحتل قانون الأحوال الشخصية في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة أهمية كبرى في الحفاظ على توازن العلاقات الأسرية وضمان الحقوق الشرعية والقانونية لكافة الأطراف، كما يُعزز قانون وديمة (قانون حماية الطفل الاتحادي رقم 3 لسنة 2016) الحماية الشاملة للأطفال من جميع أشكال الإساءة أو الإهمال أو الاستغلال.
At Alya Salem Al Nuaimi Law Firm, we offer comprehensive and specialized legal services in family law and child protection matters, supported by a highly experienced team of legal professionals dedicated to handling sensitive family and child-related disputes.
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Specialized Legal Support in Family and Child-Related Matters under the UAE Personal Status Law and Wadeema Law

The Personal Status Law in the United Arab Emirates plays a crucial role in preserving family harmony and ensuring a balanced framework for safeguarding the rights of all parties involved. Simultaneously, the Child Rights Law (Wadeema Law – Federal Law No. 3 of 2016) provides comprehensive protection for children against all forms of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

At Alya Salem Al Nuaimi Law Firm, we offer comprehensive and specialized legal services in family law and child protection matters, supported by a highly experienced team of legal professionals dedicated to handling sensitive family and child-related disputes.

Our Family and Child Law Services Include:

  • Marriage and Divorce Cases:
    Drafting and notarization of marriage contracts (for Muslims and non-Muslims), legal representation in divorce proceedings, including judicial divorce, khul’, and civil divorce under Abu Dhabi laws.
  • Custody and Visitation Cases:
    Legal advice and representation in custody disputes, organizing visitation rights in alignment with the best interests of the child and in accordance with applicable federal and local laws.
  • Alimony and Maintenance Claims:
    Filing claims for spousal support, child maintenance, housing allowance, and post-divorce support, as well as executing court judgments regarding financial obligations.
  • Parentage and Paternity Disputes:
    Handling cases of paternity acknowledgment or denial, using lawful procedures and DNA evidence when necessary, based on Sharia and Personal Status Law provisions.
  • Domestic Violence Cases:
    Providing legal protection and representation for victims of domestic abuse, initiating civil and criminal proceedings, and submitting protection orders under the Federal Domestic Violence Law.
  • Child Protection under Wadeema Law:
    Legal representation in cases involving child neglect, abuse, or custody withdrawal, and ensuring that children’s legal rights are enforced as per Wadeema Law.
  • Family Dispute Settlements:
    Offering amicable solutions through negotiation and mediation before initiating court proceedings to preserve family relationships and avoid prolonged litigation.

Contact Us for Expert Legal Advice in Family and Child Law in the UAE

If you’re facing a family dispute, custody issue, or need to protect your child under Wadeema Law, the experienced legal team at Aliya Salem Al Nuaimi Law Firm is ready to offer you full legal support and representation before all courts in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE.

Reach out to us today to book your private and confidential legal consultation

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قانون وديمة هو الاسم الشائع لـ القانون الاتحادي رقم 3 لسنة 2016 بشأن حقوق الطفل، ويهدف إلى حماية الطفل من جميع أشكال الإساءة، سواء كانت جسدية أو نفسية أو جنسية، أو نتيجة الإهمال من قبل الوالدين أو الأوصياء. ينص على حقوق الطفل في التعليم، والرعاية الصحية، والحماية من الاستغلال والعمل القسري، ويجرم أي فعل يضر بالطفل.
وفقاً لقانون الأحوال الشخصية، تُمنح الحضانة في الأصل للأم إذا كانت مؤهلة، وذلك حتى يبلغ الطفل سن الحضانة القانونية، ما لم يتبين أن مصلحة الطفل تقتضي غير ذلك. ومع التعديلات الحديثة للقانون، قد تختلف الإجراءات للأجانب أو غير المسلمين، خاصة في أبوظبي.
يمكن إقامة دعوى قضائية لإثبات أو إنكار النسب أمام المحكمة الشرعية، مع تقديم الأدلة القانونية، بما في ذلك تحاليل البصمة الوراثية (DNA) إن اقتضى الأمر، ويشترط توفر أسباب معتبرة لرفع مثل هذه القضايا.
تشمل الإجراءات تقديم طلب إلى المحكمة المختصة بنفقة الزوجة أو الأولاد، مع تقديم الأدلة والمستندات المتعلقة بالدخل والنفقات، ثم يصدر القاضي حكمًا بعد دراسة الملف، ويُنفذ الحكم بواسطة دائرة التنفيذ إذا امتنع الطرف الملزم عن الدفع.
تختلف العقوبات حسب نوع المخالفة، وتشمل الغرامات المالية التي قد تصل إلى 1,000,000 درهم، والسجن في حالات الإهمال الجسيم أو الإساءة المتعمدة، إضافةً إلى التدابير الوقائية كإبعاد الطفل عن بيئة الخطر، أو حرمان الوالدين من الحضانة في حالات الإهمال أو العنف.
Wadeema’s Law is the common name for Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 Concerning Child Rights in the UAE. Its purpose is to protect children from all forms of abuse—whether physical, psychological, or sexual—as well as from neglect by parents or guardians. The law affirms the child’s rights to education, healthcare, and protection from exploitation or forced labor, and criminalizes any action that harms a child.
Under the Personal Status Law, custody is generally granted to the mother if she is legally and morally fit, until the child reaches the legal custody age—unless the court finds that the child’s best interest requires otherwise. With recent amendments, procedures may differ for non-Muslims or foreigners, particularly in Abu Dhabi, where civil family laws may apply.
A legal claim to establish or deny paternity may be filed before the Sharia Court, supported by admissible evidence, including DNA testing when necessary. Such cases require legitimate grounds and are subject to judicial review.
The process involves filing a petition with the competent court to request alimony for a spouse or children, along with financial records and documentation of expenses. The court will review the case and issue a judgment, which may be enforced by the Execution Department if the obligated party fails to pay.
Penalties vary depending on the violation and may include: Fines of up to AED 1,000,000 Imprisonment for serious neglect or intentional abuse Protective measures, such as the removal of the child from the harmful environment Revocation of custody from negligent or abusive parents
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