Prenuptial Agreement Applications in Abu Dhabi

A prenuptial agreement can be completed on the same day as the civil marriage.

The prenup can be used to protect assets, property, and interests, in an individual’s home country, and in other jurisdictions should they divorce, as well as in the UAE.

It can be used to cover cities each partner has lived in, places in which they have owned businesses, and countries they may move to in future.

Civil Marriage Applications in UAE

The key legal requirements for a civil marriage in the UAE are that both parties are over 18 years of age, and that they consent to the marriage. Each party also needs to sign a form to acknowledge that they are not currently married to anyone else.

Applicants are not required to have their fathers or guardians approval, nor do they need a premarital screening certificate.

Prenups are not just for the wealthy 

Pre-nuptial agreements can support the less wealthy partner in terms of making sure they and the children are taken care of in the event of a divorce. It can cover housing, financial maintenance, school fees and visas. It may include a fund that allows the spouse to remain in the UAE if they are not working.

Pre-nuptial agreements in the UAE generally take two to four weeks to create a draft with a lawyer, and about three months to finalise the agreements.

Aramas International Lawyers can help with all aspects of your prenuptial agreement.