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What are the consequences if a woman still married outside gets married in the UAE?

I would like to inquire about getting married in the UAE (regardless of which Emirate). There is one couple planning to get married this March 2023.

The groom is a Pakistani Muslim (divorcee) and the bride is Philipina Christian (legally married in the Philippines).

The bride is saying that she has not filed the annulment yet in the Philippines, which means that she is still legally married.

The bride is saying that there will be no Marriage Contract and the required documents are not yet needed. If they get married in Islamic law, is it legal?

Is there any legal consequence if they still continue getting married?

What actions are to be done if they still do so?

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Khaled Ebid

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2 Mar 2023, 14:00

Since the marriage is established towards the bride, it is not permissible, legally and religiously, to marry each of them.

The marriage contract must be annulled first, and then a new marriage begins, otherwise, it will be subject to legal issues.

2 Mar 2023, 14:01

For any inquiries, you can contact me.

Best regards

2 Mar 2023, 14:47

Thank you for the quick response.

Is there any other way to get married?

Previously, she mentioned Nikah. Can they still consider this? Is this a legal solution for their case/situation?

4 Mar 2023, 11:20

She has to get a divorce certificate from her first husband.

4 Mar 2023, 16:12

Thank you.

Your response is so much appreciated.

6 Mar 2023, 08:11

Hi Sir,

This is just an update. They got married yesterday with their witnesses while she was wearing Abaya.

What are the legal issues they might face after doing the illegal marriage?

What will happen if she gets pregnant?

6 Mar 2023, 12:43

If she got married officially no issue.

Only if the previous husband knows that and started the legal procedures.

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What are the consequences if a woman still married outside gets married in the UAE?