Child Custody in UAE, Everything You Need To Know

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Child Custody in UAE, Everything You Need To Know
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Sharia Law

• Sharia law is a religious law forming part of the
  Islamic tradition. It is derived from the
  religious precepts of Islam
• When child custody disagreement arises among
  parents, cases will be fought by Family lawyers
  in UAE for the custody decisions that are based
  on Sharia law.

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Difference between guardian and custodian in the
UAE?

• Guardian
• Financially maintains the child, makes important
  decisions about the childs education and raising
  and generally takes care of the childs affairs.
• Which means, a child's guardian is responsible
  for where the child lives, their education, their
  financial needs, education, housing and general
  living expenses.
• Custody
• Concerned with the childs day to day life the
  custodian has actual, physical custody of the
  child and must raise, take care, and up bring the
  child

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Custody/ Guardian Ownership

• Most often the mother is awarded custody, whereas
  the father is always considered the guardian.
  however, everything is dependent on the childs
  best interests.
• A mother will get the custody of children on
  divorce until the boy is 11 and the girl 13.
• After this, custody could return to the father if
  he applies for it.
• If the court finds the mother "unfit," custody of
  a child, irrespective of his/her age, can be
  given to the father.

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A Custodian Should Have the Following Manners

• Capable of taking care and raising a child
• Sensible and practical
• Should be mature enough and have achieved the age
  of adolescence
• Honest
• Should not have any transferable disease
• Should not have any criminal background
• Not have been punished for an offense of
  dignity

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• If guardianship goes to the mother she must have
  the features given below
• She is not allowed to remarry except the court
  makes a decision that whether its in the best
  welfare of the child or not
• Share the same religion as the child
• If the custody goes to father, then he must have
• Share the same religion as the child.
• He should have a suitable woman living in his
  home to take care of the child like a female
  family member

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Conclusion

• Child custody laws often vary from one state to
  another
• But all child custody decisions are focused on
  ensuring the best interests of the child are made
• Child custody is often one of the most difficult
  issues a person may face in their lives.
• Its always better to consult or get the
  assistance of an expert Child custody Divorce
  Lawyers in UAE for the best outcome.