Important Things to Know About Child Custody Under Sharia Law
Child custody is an important consideration when spouses are getting divorced. While divorce in itself is a tough situation to be in, when there are children involved, it becomes a harder situation.
In this article, we will discuss the crucial points to be kept in mind for child custody.
- Who is a Custodian?
- Conditions to be met by a custodian
- Till when can the mother have custody?
- Custodian Fee and other financial support
The mother may claim maintenance for the children.
The custodian of the child has the right to claim a custody fee from the children’s father in consideration of the performance of her services as a custodian of the children. Additionally, a father is required to financially support the boy until he finishes his education and the girl until she is married under Article 78. Temporary child support may also be claimed till the case is decided as per Article 68 of the UAE Personal Status Law.
Conclusion
The above only gives a brief snapshot of the various rules involving custodianship in the UAE. If you are in need of legal advice regarding your child’s custody, reach out to our expert family lawyers today.
