A divorce record in Abu Dhabi: the court ordered 100 million dirhams in compensation

A recent ruling by the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court has sparked national and international interest. The court ordered one of the parties to pay 100 million dirhams (about $27 million) in damages in a divorce case. This is an absolute record for the Gulf states.

The ruling is a precedent-setting case

The case involved a marriage registered in the UK, and the couple’s divorce proceedings were transferred to the Abu Dhabi Civil Court. The divorce application was processed in less than three weeks, meeting all legal requirements, and was resolved in a single court session.

Legal basis: Civil Marriage Law No. 14

The ruling was made under Law No. 14, which was passed in 2021 and primarily regulates family relations between non-Muslim expatriates. This law covers no-fault divorce, wills, inheritance issues, and financial agreements.

Legal agreement - with the participation of British lawyers

The decision was based on international experience. The financial agreement between the parties was prepared with the participation of one of the leading law firms in Great Britain and was recognized as legal by the court.

The court itself is also unique

The Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court is the only court in the region that operates in Arabic and English. Court employees have undergone special training in accordance with British legal standards.

A great event, a great lesson

This event is a clear demonstration of how international family disputes are resolved in regional courts, legal stability, and how the practice of new laws works in real life.

The Zamin.uz editorial office assesses this case as an important example of the desire for transparency and professionalism in the judicial system. The work of the Abu Dhabi court can be a good practice for other regions in the future. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!