UAE announces new law for non-Muslim expats
From Arabian Business:
The UAE has introduced a Federal Decree Law on the personal status of all non-Muslim foreigners, says state news agency WAM.
The law provides clarity on the regulations and procedures surrounding marriage and divorce in the UAE.
The Federal Personal Status law will be applied from February 1, 2023.
UAE marriage and divorce law
It comes in line with the United Arab Emirate’s efforts to develop its legislative ecosystem and supports the country’s endeavours and ambitions for the next fifty years, through strengthening the country’s position as a destination for tolerance, family stability and demographic diversity.
According to WAM, the Decree-Law regulates the marriage conditions and the procedures of contracting and documenting the marriage before the competent courts.
In addition, it also lays out the process that needs to be followed in case one or both members of a marriage would want to initiate a divorce.
Furthermore, the law sets out the procedures for any financial claims that are made during divorce proceedings.
The new personal status law will organise the arrangements for joint custody of children after divorce in the UAE.
The Federal Personal Status Law also organises the procedures for inheritance and wills in the UAE and proof of paternity tests.
2022
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