What can a UAE local woman do if she wants to get married but her father refuses?

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As a UAE national, you have rights under the UAE Personal Status Law. If your father refuses your marriage without a valid reason, the court can intervene and may appoint an alternative guardian to allow the marriage to proceed.

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If you are a UAE national and your father is refusing to approve your marriage, the law provides solutions depending on your personal circumstances. In certain cases, it is possible to request court intervention to proceed with the marriage.

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According to UAE law, if a woman is of legal age and her guardian unreasonably refuses her marriage without a valid reason, she can petition the court to transfer guardianship to a judge or another eligible male relative.

The court has the authority to approve the marriage if the guardian’s refusal is proven to be unjustified.

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Are you a Man or a Woman? (The rules differ according to gender under UAE Law)

For Muslim women, typically a male guardian (wali), usually the father, is required for marriage under Sharia law.

But there are exceptions if the wali is unreasonably withholding consent. A judge can act as a wali if the father refuses without a valid reason.

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If you are legally an adult in the UAE and your father is refusing your marriage without a valid reason, you may have the right to seek intervention through the Personal Status Court.

Key Legal Points:

According to Islamic law and UAE legislation, a guardian (wali) is required for a woman's marriage. However, if the guardian refuses the marriage without a legitimate religious or legal reason, the court can transfer guardianship to a judge (Qadi), who may approve the marriage.

This applies especially if the suitor is suitable in terms of religion, character, and financial stability.