Q: I will be getting married soon to my fiancé, we are both Muslims. I am a UAE resident. She is a US citizen. Her father has been missing for the past 10 years… A: The missing person shall be regarded as dead. His wife shall observe the waiting period of death from the date of his death judgment…

Salam The missing person shall be regarded as dead. His wife shall observe the waiting period of death from the date of his death judgment. And his estate shall be distributed among his heirs present at the time of the issuance of the judgment. You should file a case for considering the death of your wife's missing father.

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Who can replace the bride's father to perform the marriage vows?

Q: Hi, I wanted advice with regard to the bride's father being present at the marriage. What happens if the girl is no longer in contact with her father (My parents have been separated for 15 years and we have no regular interaction with my father; they are not formally divorced, but recognised separated in the UK).

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Getting married when the Wali is unable to travel to the UAE due to COVID pandemic

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Guardian of the bride when the father is not available

Q: Who can be the wali (guardian) of the bride, if her parents are separated (not formally divorced) and father has disappeared/is absent for over 5 years with no contact? (According to Islam law)

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Is it mandatory to have a male guardian in order to get married in the UAE?

Q: Hello I am a Muslim expatriate in the UAE. My father passed away and my brother is unable to visit the UAE for being the guardian for my marriage. How can I get married without a guardian?

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What are the requirements for the Wali of a bride to grant a PoA to another person?

Q: Hello, I would like to know if, for a marriage in Dubai, it is possible for the bride's Wali to give authorization by proxy to another person if the Wali cannot be present. What specific documents are required to establish this proxy authorization validly in the UAE, and what steps are necessary to ensure compliance with local procedures?

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Legal Requirements and Conditions of Marriage in the UAE

In accordance with the UAE Law of Personal Status, marriage is a legal contract between two people (man and a woman), focusing on protecting the rights of married people and their children. This contract requires certain conditions to be achieved before it becomes valid.

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Federal Law No. (28) of 2005 On Personal Status

UAE Personal Status Law (also known as Personal Affairs Law) governs marriage, divorce, inheritance and other personal affairs in the United Arab Emirates. The law equally applies to citizens of the UAE and non-citizens unless one of them asks for the application of his home country law.

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