The recent decision made by the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court has generated significant interest not only locally but also internationally. During the divorce proceedings, the court mandated one party to pay a compensation amount of 100 million dirhams (approximately 27 million dollars). This figure is considered an absolute record for the Gulf states.
Court ruling - an absolute precedent
This case was based on a marriage formalized in the United Kingdom, and the couple's divorce process was transferred to the civil court in Abu Dhabi. The divorce application was reviewed in less than three weeks, meeting all legal requirements, and was resolved in a single court session.
Legal basis: Civil Marriage Law No. 14
The decision was made based on Law No. 14, adopted in 2021, which primarily regulates family relations among non-Muslim expatriates. This law covers no-fault divorce, wills, inheritance issues, and financial agreements.
Legal agreement - with the participation of British lawyers
The ruling took into account international experience. The financial agreement between the parties was prepared with the involvement of one of the leading legal firms in the UK and was deemed legal by the court.
The court itself is also unique
The Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court operates as the only judicial body in the region that conducts proceedings in both Arabic and English. Court staff have undergone special training in accordance with British legal standards.
A significant event, a great lesson
This event is a clear demonstration of how international family disputes are resolved in regional courts, the legal stability, and how new laws are functioning in real life.
The editorial team of Zamin.uz evaluates this situation as an important example of striving for transparency and professionalism in the judicial system. The activities of the Abu Dhabi court could serve as a pioneering experience for other regions in the future
