PRACTICE AREAS

Family Law

Divorce, custody and family matters.

Family Law

PRACTICE AREAS

Family Law

Divorce, custody and family matters.

Family Law

PRACTICE AREAS

Family Law

Divorce, custody and family matters.

Family Law
  • Typical mattersDivorce, custody, inheritance

  • First consultation45 minutes, private

  • ResponseOne business day

  • LanguagesArabic and English

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Overview

Family disputes are personal, and the way they are handled can shape relationships for years. Our family law team gives careful, private advice on divorce, custody, support, inheritance and guardianship, always with the well-being of the people involved in view.

We explain options in plain language, including the ones that avoid a hearing. Many families reach a workable arrangement through discussion or mediation, and we support that route where it is safe and fair.

When court is necessary, we prepare thoroughly and keep you informed at each step. We also help with the practical follow-up: enforcing orders, updating arrangements as circumstances change and planning for the future.

Children come first in our approach. We explain how custody, residence and visiting arrangements are usually decided, help parents prepare a realistic proposal, and keep the discussion on routines, schooling and stability rather than on the conflict between the adults.

Financial questions receive the same care. We review income, property, debts and existing agreements, prepare the documents a court or a mediator will ask for, and help you understand what support or division is reasonable in your circumstances.

Family matters often involve more than one country. Where spouses, children or assets are in different places, we advise on which law and which court apply, how foreign judgments and documents are recognised, and how to avoid steps that could weaken your position later.

Key facts

  • Best forFamilies and individuals

  • FeesAgreed in writing at the start

  • OfficesDubai and Abu Dhabi

  • FormatIn person or by video

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What we handle

  • Divorce and legal separationProcess, grounds, property and timing.

  • Child custody and visitationParenting arrangements that put the child first.

  • Spousal supportAssessing need and ability to pay.

  • Inheritance and estate planningWills, shares and transfers within the family.

  • Marriage contractsTerms agreed before or during marriage.

03

Timeline at a glance

Every family is different, so these ranges are only a guide.

Stage

Typical time

First meeting

Usually within a few days of contact

Agreed separation or settlement

Often several weeks to a few months

Contested divorce or custody

Commonly many months, sometimes longer

Inheritance matters

Depends on the estate and any disagreement between heirs

Enforcement of an order

Varies with the court and the other party's response

How we work

  1. Confidential consultationWe listen without judgment and explain the options.

  2. Understanding your goalsWe agree on priorities, such as the children, housing and finances.

  3. Mediation attemptWe explore agreement where it is possible and appropriate.

  4. Court representation if neededWe prepare and present your case.

  5. Post-judgment supportWe help with enforcement and later changes.

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When to call us

Call us now

  • A child's safety or travel is at risk

  • You received court papers

  • An agreement must be signed this week

It can wait

  • You are considering separation

  • You want to plan an estate

  • You want a marriage contract reviewed

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What to bring

Bring what you can. If something is missing or unsafe to collect, tell us and we will plan around it.

  • Marriage certificate and identity documents for both parties, if available.

  • Birth certificates of the children.

  • Any existing agreement or court order.

  • Records of income, expenses, property and debts.

  • Notes on the children's school, health and daily routine.

  • A list of your priorities and questions.

07

Related cases

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Child custody matter

Care arrangements, family records and the matters in dispute.

View case file

08

Related team

Sara Al-Sara

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Common questions

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Common questions

Discuss this matter

A brief inquiry is enough to begin a conversation about the next step.

Discuss this matter

A brief inquiry is enough to begin a conversation about the next step.

Discuss this matter

A brief inquiry is enough to begin a conversation about the next step.

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