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Can a non-Muslim wife of a Muslim husband divorce as per the non-Muslim personal status law?
Can a non-Muslim wife of a Muslim husband file a divorce as per the new non-Muslim personal status law?
Or she must file for divorce only as per Sharia law?
16 Feb 2023, 12:40
Islamic marriages are conducted in accordance with Islamic law.
Islamic Shariah/UAE laws apply to the divorce of Muslim husband and wife residing in the UAE.
The same applies if the husband is a Muslim and the wife is not a Muslim.
18 Feb 2023, 07:37
Good day,
You are requested to contact us with more details in this regard as your marriage was solemnized under which law and we would like to know the nationality of you both.
Please feel free to contact us by phone or email.

Bin Eid Advocates & Legal Consultants
23 Feb 2023, 10:03
She can't go to a non-Muslim court.
Please call or WhatsApp me for more information.
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