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Do you plan on getting a divorce from your partner? The dissolution of marriage is a legal matter, and you need the help of a divorce lawyer to deal with the distribution of property, child custody, and division of debt. Divorce law in Dubai You have two ways of obtaining a divorce in Dubai: For Muslims bypronouncing the “Talaq” in the presence of a witness and applying to court. But before that, your reason for separation must be deemed valid by a judge. The seven grounds for divorce in Dubai include separation due to: ·          Defects or disease ·          Non-payment of the current dowry ·          Harm or disputes ·          Lack of financial support ·          Absence of one party ·          Jail sentence ·   ...

  A marriage is supposed to last forever, but in reality, things sometimesmay not work out for every couple. When this happens, both parties may either choose to go for counselling to fix the matter and stay together, or file for a divorce to live apart. The latter is a long and arduous process that requires legal guidance. Different methods for divorce in Dubai The divorce laws in Dubai that apply to you depend on whether you’re a Muslim or not. Islamic marriages are bound by Sharia law, and couples who choose to end things may go through either revocable or irrevocable divorce. On the other hand, non-muslimcouples can divorce by application to the court, also known as separation by way of a judgment. This process is handled by Dubai’s Family Guidance Committee. The seven valid reasons for a divorce Before you can file for divorce in Dubai, it’s essential that you meet at least one of the valid grounds according to Dubai law. Husbands are entitled to divorce without meet...