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About to remarry without informing first wife. Any problems?
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am about to get married for the second time, but it is my first marriage in Dubai.
I have not informed my first wife about it, nor have I disclosed it to the marriage official regarding my first wife or child in India.
Is there an issue?
Dear Inquirer,
We are pleased to serve you and address your inquiries.
You must check your nationality law regarding whether there is a legal obligation to disclose it or not.
If anything else is required, don’t hesitate to contact us via email or call our offices in Dubai or Sharjah.
Jasim Al Haddad Law Firm
Legal Counsel and Consultations
Dear questioner,
If you are conducting a Sharia marriage (Muslim marriage) in the UAE, then it is legal to conduct a second marriage for men with or without the consent of the first wife.
There is no problem in disclosing the marital status before the authority for the second marriage.
If you are going to have a civil marriage (Non- Muslim marriage), then you cannot validate the new marriage without divorcing the previous spouse.
