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Title: 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.
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