The child’s residence
Deciding where the child should live under UAE and international law, in the child’s interests
International child custody
الحضانة الدولية للأطفال
Cross-border legal solutions in family custody cases. We advise and represent parents in international custody matters — the child’s residence, contact and visitation, and relocation to another country — with regard to UAE law, international agreements and the child’s best interests.
- Effective procedures With strict confidentiality
- Always focused On the child’s interests
- Coordination with lawyers And advisers abroad
- International and local law Understood precisely
International custody at a glance
International custody covers cases with a foreign element, such as parents of different nationalities, one parent living in another country, or a wish to move the child outside the UAE. We provide balanced legal solutions that protect both parents’ rights and serve the child’s best interests under the applicable laws and agreements.
Our international custody services
Supporting the family in everything that concerns the child across borders.
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Contact and visitation
Arranging contact across borders, including visits and video calls
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Relocating the child
Advice on moving the child’s residence permanently or temporarily
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Coordination between countries
Working with authorities and courts abroad and coordinating proceedings
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Cross-border disputes
Representation in disputes over custody and jurisdiction
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Post-divorce arrangements
Lasting custody and care arrangements after divorce in international cases
We handle international custody cases in many countries
We handle cross-border custody cases working with lawyers and experts in the countries concerned.
- UAE
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Canada
- Australia
- European Union
- Gulf states
- Other countries
Why are these cases sensitive?
- They directly affect the child’s emotional stability
- The laws differ from country to country
- They may need coordination with several legal bodies abroad
- They involve fundamental rights of both parents and the child
- Nationality, residence and jurisdiction can all complicate them
- They need careful handling to prevent future disputes
How we work on your case
Clear steps that put the child first.
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Understanding your case
The details and the international aspects
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Legal analysis
The laws of the countries concerned
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Strategy
A legal plan tailored to your case
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Coordination
With lawyers and authorities abroad
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Representation
Before the courts and through enforcement
