Information Source by: Ismail Sebugwaawo of Khaleej Times
The new family law in Abu Dhabi, which regulates personal status matters for foreigners, including civil marriage, no-fault divorce, joint child custody, and financial rights, applies to all expats, non-residents and tourists regardless of their religions. This is for as long as their home country do not apply sharia law in family matters.
The service is only provided by Abu Dhabi and is available exclusively in the region. The new law governs family matters for expats or foreigners and offers tourists a chance to get civil marriage certificates.
Here are the simple steps to get married under the new civil marriage law in Abu Dhabi:
Step 1: Download the civil marriage application form available on Abu Dhabi Judicial Department website. https://www.adjd.gov.ae/AR/Documents/Courts%20Form/1_Marriage_Application%20M1.pdf
Step 2: Fill in the form and submit it alongside the required documents, whether by email to nonmuslimfamilycourt@adjd.gov.ae or through one of the typing centres available in shopping malls in Abu Dhabi.
Step 3: The court will provide you with a date for the marriage ceremony
Step 4: The couple will visit the court on the scheduled date to sign the marriage certificate, and you will get a stamped original copy on the same day. The whole process should not take more than 10 minutes.
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Source Links: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/legal/explainer-how-expats-tourists-can-get-married-under-abu-dhabis-new-family-law
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