Divorce laws

About Ajman

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Emirate of Ajman

The Emirate of Ajman is a major hub in the UAE's entity, through its role in the initiative of the Union and its geographical location. It is located within the Northern Emirates overlooking the Arabian Gulf and the middle of the Emirate of Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. It covers an area of 260 square kilometers. To 600 km. The emirate includes the cities of Musfout and Manama, as well as the city of Ajman, which is the capital of the headquarters of the Governor's Office and the headquarters of the departments and government institutions. Within three decades, Ajman has been able to be the investment front in the region, opening a window to the world through trade and industry and supporting investors with a set of laws and regulations to achieve the vision of wise leadership.

People of ِAjman Emirate

Ajman’s culture is steeped in exceptional hospitality. It is an inherited tradition borne out of the austere natural environment and the resulting emphasis on receiving and providing for guests. While times may have changed and the complex codes of hospitality of the forefathers may no longer be practised, sincere generosity is still shown throughout everyday life in Ajman today.

Manama area

Located in the plains at the foothills of the Hajar Mountains to the east of Ajman, Manama is about an hour's drive from city centre. It has a quiet, residential feel, making it a popular getaway for city dwellers. 

Masfout area

Known for its fertile agricultural land and high-quality marble, Masfout is in the south of the UAE near Hatta, a 90-minute drive from Ajman city. Its elevated altitude brings cooler temperatures and the rugged backdrop attracts outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers

Here are the divorce laws in the Emirate of Ajman for Muslims and Non-Muslims Couples:

Divorce laws for Muslim Couples

Islamic marriages are carried out following the Sharia Law. If both husband and wife are Muslims and residents of the UAE, Sharia/UAE law will most likely be applied to their divorce. The same is likely if the husband is a Muslim and the wife is a non-Muslim.

Divorce Laws for Non-Muslim Couples

Non-Muslim residents have the option to apply for divorce either in their home country (domicile) or in the UAE. If the parties prefer the application of their home country's law, they can petition for it before the court.
According to Article 1 of Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 for Personal Affairs, the law applies to citizens of the United Arab Emirates, with special provisions for non-Muslims among them based on their community or confession. It equally applies to non-citizens unless they explicitly request the application of their own law. This allows relevant parties to apply their own laws to personal status matters.
The law further specifies that the state of which the husband is a national at the time of marriage governs the effects on personal status and property resulting from the marriage.
In cases where the law of the parties' home country does not cover a particular aspect of the divorce procedure, the court holds the discretion to apply UAE law.