Marriage Lawyers In Dubai
Marriage is a legal contract between a man and a woman, aimed at safeguarding the rights of the couple and their children. The rules and procedures for marrying may differ depending upon the religion and nationality of parties. Our marriage lawyers in Dubai can explain to both nationals and foreigners all the legal aspects related to marriages in UAE
There are different procedures of marriages for court depends upon the nationality and religion followed by the parties, some of them are mentioned below:
Marriage between non-Muslims in Dubai:
Foreigners living in Dubai can get married by following the laws of their respective countries. To understand the legalities, they have to seek the help of a marriage lawyer for initiating the marriage process without any legal hurdles.
Marriage for Muslims:
In cases of marriage conducted for -Muslims will be governed by Islamic law. A legal representative of a bride along with two witnesses has to be present on the court marriage date.
Interfaith marriages:
UAE has its own laws for conducting marriage depending upon the religion and nationality in UAE. People with different religions may face some challenges. If a person wants to conduct Interfaith marriages then it has to be conducted by following proper legal procedures. For more information about the marriages in UAE, you may solicit support from our lawyers. Our team will be able to assist you during marriage procedures and can help you organize your legal documents needed for initiating the marriage ceremony.
Civil Marriage:
A civil marriage is lawful combination of a male and female perform as civil agreement, under secular guidelines, regardless of faith or nationality. It is regulated by Article 4 and 5 of the Civil Marriage Law No. 14 of 2021.
Civil Marriage in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Civil Marriage Service was launched in 2021, following the enactment of Abu Dhabi Law No. 14 of 2021 Concerning Civil Marriage. This service allows a man and a woman to legally marry as a civil contract. Unlike marriage under Sharia law, civil marriage does not require pre-marital screening test or approval from the father or guardian of the wife. Any person can get married at the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court, regardless of their religion or nationality. The only exception is a Muslim who is a UAE national. Tourists can also get married at the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court.
To get married at the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court, the following conditions must be met:
- Neither party is a Muslim who is a UAE national.
- Both parties agree to the marriage.
- Both parties are at least 18 years old.
- The parties are not related by first or second degree.
- The parties are not married to anyone else.
The following documents are required:
- A filled and signed marriage application form
- A copy of both parties’ passport or emirates id (if UAE resident)
- If one of the parties was previously married, evidence that this marriage has ended
- Pre-nuptial agreement (optional).
If you have any questions or need further assistance about civil marriage in Abu Dhabi, please feel free to reach out to our experienced and qualified marriage lawyers.
Civil Marriage in Dubai
Dubai has introduced a new service for civil marriage for non-Muslims living in the emirate of Dubai. This service allows couples to get a civil marriage licence in a day. The civil marriage service in Dubai follows Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2022 on Civil Personal Status for Non-Muslims, which governs family matters of non-Muslim residents of the UAE.
To apply for a civil marriage in Dubai, the following requirements must be met:
- Neither party should be a Muslim.
- One of the parties should have a Dubai residency.
- The couple should be 21 years old or above.
- The couple or their legal representatives should be present in person.
- Original IDs are needed to verify their identity details
- Proof of being single should be provided.
Note:
- The documents should be sent as PDF files in soft copies.
- For documents in a language other than Arabic, certified Arabic translations, stamped by Ministry of Justice in the UAE are needed.
- Documents issued from outside the UAE, must also be certified by Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country of origin, the UAE embassy in that country, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the UAE.
Marriage in UAE for Expats and Nationals
Laws governing marriage procedures are regulated by this Islamic legal system. Foreigners and nationals need to fulfill few conditions in order to Marry in UAE some of them are mentioned below
- Obtaining a pre medical certificate from relevant healthy authority before initiating marriage procedures.
- The parties initiating marriage procedures should have a valid permit stay in the country.
- The marriage of two persons of same gender is prohibited in UAE.
- A marriage needs to be legally registered in order to be considered.
- In case of person under 18 years of age an approval from competent authority is needed.
Marriage Attorneys United Arab Emirates
When a couple decides to get married, there are legal requirements for non-Muslim and Muslim expatriates and nationals of the country. There are usually a general set of documents required for conducting marriage in UAE Some of them are
- Original and photocopies of the passports of the couple
- Birth certificates of the couples to be married
- Original and photocopies of the passports of the witnesses
- Medical fitness certificate and a blood test was taken at the Ministry of Health
- Former marriage certificates and final divorce papers if one or both of the parties are divorcees
- Previous Spouse’s death certificate if one or both of the parties are widows
How much does it cost to get married in UAE?
The cost of getting married may vary depending upon the place and procedures of getting married. You can contact our expert and find out more about the legal requirements and cost involved for initiating marriage procedures in UAE.
Dubai Marriage Lawyers: HHS Marriage Lawyers and Legal Consultants
- HHS Lawyers and Legal Consultants offers marriage counseling services for Muslims and non-Muslims, we can also provide quality services to deal with marriage procedures in UAE
- A family law attorney can deal with the processing of the required documents that should be presented for initiating the marriage procedures.
- We can also conduct a marriage counseling with you as it is one of our specialties. We can guarantee a quality service as we have more than 10 years of experience in our sleeves. Our lawyers are even keen to provide marriage advice if needed.
- We aim for a smooth processing of marriage requirements for couples for them to start the next chapter of their lives without any hassle.
