Divorce & separation
الطلاق والانفصال
Specialist legal support for non-Muslims in the UAE through divorce and separation, with practical solutions that protect your rights and your family.
- International family cases and UAE law
- Specialist guidance for non-Muslims
- Family-focused children’s interests first
- Practical solutions that can be enforced
Divorce in the UAE at a glance
Non-Muslims in the UAE can end a marriage under the UAE civil law or their own applicable personal law. The civil law allows divorce without proving fault, while protecting the children’s interests and both spouses’ financial rights.

Our divorce and separation services
Complete legal support across every aspect of divorce for non-Muslims.
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Non-Muslim divorce Under civil law or personal law
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Divorce by consent A simpler, faster agreed route
- Divorce with children Custody and access arrangements Learn more
- Financial matters Division of property and maintenance Learn more
- International divorce Recognising and enforcing judgments Learn more
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Separation agreements Settlements that protect both sides
Why choose us?
- Experience with civil divorce for non-Muslims
- Amicable solutions before court
- Strong representation in court
- Children’s interests first
- Full confidentiality

How we handle a divorce
With you at every step, from the start to the judgment and its enforcement.
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1
First consultation
Your situation and goals
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2
Case analysis
The right law and procedure
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3
Strategy
A plan for the best outcome
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4
Filing
Applications and submissions
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5
Representation
Before the court
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Enforcement
And follow-up arrangements
Frequently asked questions
All questionsThe UAE civil personal status law for non-Muslims applies; in some cases the spouses can ask for their own personal law.
Divorce by consent can be quick; contested cases take longer depending on the issues.
Yes, and custody and financial matters can be agreed in a settlement the court approves.
The child’s interests come first; the civil laws make joint custody the starting point in many cases.


