Cases filed by the wife against the husband after divorce

Cases filed by the wife against the husband after divorce

In the Kingdom, there are many cases filed by the wife against the husband after divorce, as the woman has the ability to file lawsuits against her partner, whether they are related to personal status such as alimony, custody, financial or real estate issues, or even criminal issues. The divorced woman can file the lawsuit herself, or through an authorized legal agent, by registering it in the competent personal status court.

Steps to file a lawsuit using Najez

The steps followed in filing a lawsuit are almost uniform, regardless of the type of cases that the wife files against the husband after divorce, as this is done by following the following steps:

1. Log in to the Najez portal using your username and password or via your national access account.
2. Go to the home page, then electronic services.
3. Click on Choose the judiciary package.
4. Enter the lawsuit newspaper section.
5. Choose the main lawsuit classification under the Personal Status sections.
6. Specify the subcategory of the claim related to it, such as annulment of marriage, alimony, or custody.
7. Click Add Request.
8. Fill in the required data related to the plaintiff and defendant, which can be retrieved from the Absher platform.
9. Save the request and click Continue.
10. Enter attachments relevant to the application.
11. Finally, an option is pressed to submit the request, after which a message will appear containing an image of the claim sheet to the user.

Procedures for filing cases filed by the wife against the husband after divorce

Dealing with cases filed by the wife against the husband after divorce must be done through a specialized law firm because this requires going through a series of precise steps, and the plaintiff must have an understanding and knowledge of these procedures, because this will help speed up the issuance of the ruling and ensure the preservation of rights, and we will explain these procedures in detail below:

1. Preparing basic documents, including:

• National identity and ensuring its validity.
• Marriage contract, divorce certificate, or any document proving the marital relationship.
• Supporting documents such as bank transfers to prove abstention from alimony, or medical reports to prove harm.
• Children’s data if the lawsuit is related to custody or alimony.

2. Submitting the electronic newspaper through Najez through:

• Log in via national access and then choose the Cases Service.
• Enter the plaintiff and defendant’s data accurately, and attach the required documents.
• Choosing the type of lawsuit: alimony, custody, annulment of marriage, divorce, proof of divorce, or others.
• Upload the newspaper and wait for referral to the competent court to begin procedures.

3. Follow up on the progress of the case by:

• View session schedules and receive reports electronically.
• Attend in person or have the wife represented by a certified attorney.
• Follow up on the decisions issued until the final ruling is issued and officially documented.

Financial cases filed by the wife against the husband

There are some cases that the wife files against the husband after divorce in Saudi Arabia related to financial matters, which the wife resorts to requesting through the court, and this type of lawsuit is the most widespread because of its importance in preserving the rights of the wife and children, and it includes all of the following:

1. Alimony lawsuit of all kinds

Wife’s alimony includes child support, waiting period support, and pleasure support. The court determines the value of alimony according to the husband’s financial ability and usual standard of living. The wife may claim late alimony retroactively when it is proven that the husband has refrained from spending for long periods.

2. Claim for dowry and arrears

If the husband refuses to pay the dowry or the late payment, the wife has the right to file a lawsuit to claim it in full. The court may oblige the husband to pay immediately or in installments if his financial disability is proven.

3. Claim to provide nursery housing

This lawsuit is filed when the husband refuses to provide independent housing for the custodial wife and her children, and the ruling is usually issued to provide suitable housing or oblige him to pay a housing allowance.

Issues related to custody, vision and visitation

The most important cases that the wife files against the husband after divorce are custody cases because they are related to the future of the children and the mother’s right to care for them. The Saudi system takes into account the child’s interest first, and grants the mother the right to custody unless there is a legal impediment. The most prominent of these types of cases are:

• Custody claim

It is submitted to prove the mother’s right to care for children, educate them, and provide them with basic needs.

• Visit and vision claim

The court organizes visitation times for the father and determines the appropriate number of hours or days in the best interests of the child.

• Custody or breastfeeding fee claim

The wife can file this lawsuit to demand adequate pay for childcare, or to challenge the previous wage to increase it if circumstances change.

Abdul Majeed Al Rashid Law Firm and Legal Consultations provides comprehensive legal support to wives in various family, financial, and criminal cases against their husbands, with close follow-up of every stage of the case.

Lawyer Abdul Majeed Al Rashid’s office relies on extensive experience in personal status cases and provides specialized services, starting with a thorough analysis of the legal situation, then selecting the most appropriate type of lawsuit, drafting legal requests, pleading before the court, and finally implementing rulings so that the wife can obtain her full rights without complications or delays.

In conclusion, we find that the cases filed by the wife against the husband after divorce in Saudi Arabia are among the most important legal means that guarantee women their legal, financial and family rights, and maintain the stability of children after the end of the marital relationship. Therefore, it is necessary for the wife to seek the assistance of a specialized law firm that has experience in this type of lawsuit, to ensure that the procedures are followed up correctly and represented before the court until the ruling is issued and implemented without delay.

Frequently asked questions about cases brought by a wife against her husband after divorce

What are the most prominent cases filed by the wife against the husband after divorce in Saudi Arabia?

The most important lawsuits filed by the wife are alimony cases of all kinds, custody and visitation, providing nursery housing, demanding dowry and late payment, and custody and breastfeeding fee lawsuits. The wife can also file a criminal lawsuit in the event of harm or abuse.

Does a wife have the right to claim alimony after divorce, even if she has a job?

Yes, the wife has the right to demand maintenance for waiting period, pleasure, and child support, even if she is working, because work does not waive her legal right to maintenance as long as the ruling is issued in accordance with the Saudi system.

When does custody of the wife lapse in cases she files against the husband after divorce?

Custody is forfeited only when there is a legal impediment such as harm to the children, inability to care for them, or loss of capacity. However, if there is a mere divorce or marriage after that, custody is not forfeited unless harm to the children is proven.

Can a wife claim retroactivity in financial cases after divorce?

Yes, the judge can retroactively rule on late alimony if it is proven that the husband has refrained from spending for a certain period, and this is provided through documents such as proof of living conditions or irregular transfers.

How does the wife implement the rulings issued in the cases she files against the husband after divorce?

After the ruling is issued in the lawsuits filed by the wife, an implementation file is opened through Najez, and the husband is obligated to pay or commit to custody or visitation, and in the event of abstention, his services can be stopped, accounts or salaries seized, and he can be prevented from traveling in accordance with the implementation system.