阿联酋离婚2026：法律、程序与外籍人士子女监护权
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For Muslim couples, divorce is handled by the UAE Personal Status Court under Sharia principles. A husband can initiate talaq (unilateral divorce) subject to mandatory court-supervised reconciliation. A wife can seek khul’ (divorce by returning the mahr/dowry) or fask (judicial dissolution on grounds of harm or non-maintenance). Courts typically require two reconciliation sessions before granting a divorce. Child custody defaults to mothers for young children — boys until age 13, girls until age 15 — after which custody may transfer to the father, though courts have full discretion.
For non-Muslim expatriates, Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 provides a civil divorce framework: no fault needs to be established, marital assets are divided equally by default, and custody is determined purely on the child’s best interests without religious considerations. Non-Muslims can alternatively elect to apply their home country’s law if both parties agree. Our family law team handles divorce proceedings for all nationalities and assists with cross-border asset division and international child relocation disputes.
Key Legal Points to Know
- Non-Muslim expats can now divorce under UAE civil law with equal asset division and best-interests custody
- Muslim divorce requires court-supervised reconciliation sessions before the divorce is granted
- Child custody defaults follow Sharia age thresholds but courts have full discretion in the child's best interests
- International asset division and child relocation orders are enforceable under UAE court orders
Source: UAE Legal News — View original article | This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.
