Maryam Al Ketbi
Partner — Family Law
- Arabic · English
- 19 years of experience
- Court representation in Saudi Arabia
Next available: Tomorrow 10:00
Practice areas
Family Law
We guide you through marriage, divorce, custody and maintenance, calmly, privately and settlement first.
2 lawyers
Family Law at Mithaq
Family matters are among the most sensitive cases, so we give them enough time and a calm approach: we listen first, then explain what the law says about your situation, the options you have and how long each usually takes. In Dubai most family cases go through a family guidance stage before reaching court, and we help you prepare for it well.
We handle marriage contracts and their attestation, divorce by mutual consent, custody and visitation, maintenance and its review, and we work with legal translators when documents come from abroad.
Matters we handle in this area
- Marriage contracts and attestation
- Divorce by mutual consent or through the court
- Custody, visitation and children’s travel
- Maintenance and its review
- Registering family settlement agreements
- Personal status matters for non-Muslims
The list is illustrative; after the consultation your lawyer tells you what applies to your case.
Lawyers and free slots
Family Law lawyers
Each lawyer’s next free slot is worked out from their weekly schedule, in Saudi Arabia time.
- Video consultations available
- Video consultations available
Omar Al Hashemi
Advocate — Family Law
- Arabic · English
- 9 years of experience
- Court representation in Saudi Arabia
Next available: Tomorrow 09:00
Common questions
Client questions on
Family Law.
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Choose the lawyer, the day, the time and the way you want to consult in under a minute, and we confirm within one working hour.
Do we have to go through family guidance before court?
In most personal status cases in Dubai, yes: the case first goes to the family guidance section to try to reach an agreement. We prepare with you what you want to say and agree on, and can attend with you if you wish.
Do you help non-Muslims with divorce and custody?
Yes. Non-Muslims have their own personal status rules, and we explain which rules apply to you and the options you have.
Can the consultation stay confidential from the other party?
Yes. Everything you share with us is protected by professional confidentiality, and we contact no one without your instructions.
How long does a custody case take?
It depends on whether the parties agree and on the details of the file; at the first consultation we give you a realistic picture of the stages, without promising an outcome or a date.
These answers are general information, not legal advice; every case depends on its own details.