UAE’s New Marriage & Custody Rules – 10 Key Changes Effective April 15

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– New Rule: Women can marry without guardian consent if their nationality law does not require it. Muslim women over 18 can appeal to a judge if their guardian refuses. – Previous Rule: Guardian consent was mandatory for Muslim women, regardless of age or nationality. – Why It Matters: Empowers women to make independent decisions about marriage.

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– New Rule: The legal marriage age is now 18. Individuals over 18 can appeal to a judge if their guardian refuses. – Previous Rule: No clear minimum age; guardians often decided based on cultural norms. – Why It Matters: Protects minors from early marriages and ensures legal clarity.

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Age Difference Limit

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All Work Should Be Play

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– New Rule: Engagement is a promise of marriage, not a legally binding contract. Gifts exceeding Dh25,000 can be reclaimed if the engagement is called off. – Previous Rule: No clear legal definition of engagement or gift return policies. – Why It Matters: Provides clarity and fairness in case of broken engagements.

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New Rule: The wife must reside with her husband in a suitable marital home unless otherwise stated in the marriage contract. Exceptions include living with parents or children from previous marriages. Previous Rule: No explicit rules about shared living arrangements. Why It Matters: Ensures fairness and clarity in marital living conditions.

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New Rule: Custody ends at 18 for both genders. Children aged 15+ can choose which parent to live with. Previous Rule: Custody ended earlier (12 for boys, 14 for girls), and children had no say in custody decisions. Why It Matters: Aligns with international standards and prioritizes children’s preferences.

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New Rule: The custodial mother has authority over the child’s education, ensuring decisions align with the child’s best interests. Previous Rule: Educational decisions often required mutual parental agreement. Why It Matters: Reduces conflicts and ensures the child’s welfare is prioritized.

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New Rule: Fines up to Dh100,000 or imprisonment for offenses like traveling with minors without permission or neglecting parental duties. Previous Rule: Penalties were less severe and inconsistently enforced. Why It Matters: Deters violations and protects children’s rights.

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– New Rule: Individuals aged 18+ can retain their passports and IDs unless a judge rules otherwise. – Previous Rule: Custodians often held minors’ documents, sometimes restricting their freedom. – Why It Matters: Grants young adults more autonomy over their personal documents.

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– New Rule: The Gregorian calendar is used for all legal durations unless otherwise specified. – Previous Rule: The Islamic (Hijri) calendar was often used, causing confusion in international contexts. – Why It Matters: Simplifies legal processes and aligns with global standards.

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UAE’s New Marriage & Custody Rules – 10 Key Changes Effective April 15

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Right to Marry Without Guardian Consent

– New Rule: The legal marriage age is now 18. Individuals over 18 can appeal to a judge if their guardian refuses. – Previous Rule: No clear minimum age; guardians often decided based on cultural norms. – Why It Matters: Protects minors from early marriages and ensures legal clarity.

Legal Marriage Age Set at 18

Age Difference Limit

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Engagement Defined Legally

Marital Home Rules

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Custody Age Raised to 18

New Rule: The custodial mother has authority over the child’s education, ensuring decisions align with the child’s best interests. Previous Rule: Educational decisions often required mutual parental agreement. Why It Matters: Reduces conflicts and ensures the child’s welfare is prioritized.

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New Rule: Fines up to Dh100,000 or imprisonment for offenses like traveling with minors without permission or neglecting parental duties. Previous Rule: Penalties were less severe and inconsistently enforced. Why It Matters: Deters violations and protects children’s rights.

Strict Penalties for Violations

– New Rule: Individuals aged 18+ can retain their passports and IDs unless a judge rules otherwise. – Previous Rule: Custodians often held minors’ documents, sometimes restricting their freedom. – Why It Matters: Grants young adults more autonomy over their personal documents.

Passport and ID Rights for Minors

– New Rule: The Gregorian calendar is used for all legal durations unless otherwise specified. – Previous Rule: The Islamic (Hijri) calendar was often used, causing confusion in international contexts. – Why It Matters: Simplifies legal processes and aligns with global standards.

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