A lawyer’s office specializing in divorce cases
Divorce cases are among the most complex legal and social issues in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, requiring a thorough understanding of the new personal status system. Seeking a lawyer specializing in divorce cases guarantees you strong legal representation and protection of your rights (alimony, custody, inheritance…), in accordance with the provisions of the Saudi Personal Status Law. For example, legal sources confirm that a lawyer who is an expert in divorce cases helps the wife obtain her full rights (alimony and custody) fairly, while at the same time preserving the husband’s rights. Therefore, choosing a highly experienced and competent law firm in Riyadh (or any other Saudi city) plays a crucial role in achieving positive outcomes for the client.
A lawyer’s office specializing in divorce cases
Types of divorce in the Saudi system
According to the new personal status system, divorce has main legal types that result in different provisions and procedures:
-Retroactive divorce: It is a divorce in which the marriage contract does not end until the waiting period following the divorce has expired. The husband remains bound by the right of review (the possibility of returning to the wife without a new contract) during the waiting period, which usually amounts to three menstruation or three months for an adult married woman, unless her circumstances require otherwise.
-Clear divorce: A divorce in which the marriage contract ends immediately after it occurs, meaning that the marriage does not take place again except by concluding a new contract and a new dowry. Clear divorce is divided into: minor irrevocability – the wife is not permissible for her ex-husband except with a new contract and dowry (taking into account previous divorces) – and major irrevocability – the wife is not permissible for her ex-husband except after she marries another person, and he enters into it, and then his number of this marriage ends.
-Divorce due to harm (annulment of the marriage contract for a reason): The new system allows each spouse to file a lawsuit requesting the annulment of the marriage for a harmful reason in the other party (such as inability to spend or suffering from a repulsive disease), so that this annulment leads to the expiration of the marriage with a minor irrevocability. For example, a wife has the right to seek divorce if the husband refuses to provide for her, or if there is ongoing harm that prevents the continuation of married life.
-Khula: It is the separation of spouses at the request of the wife and the husband’s approval, in exchange for the wife paying an amount (dowry or other) to the husband. The divorce ends immediately by mutual consent and does not require a court ruling. It is considered an irrevocable divorce with a minor irrevocability not counted among the three shots. The system states that divorce is carried out with a word that indicates separation (by saying, writing, or pointing, while the material rights resulting from marriage (such as the pleasure of divorce, for example) remain in accordance with what the judge decides.
A lawyer’s office specializing in divorce cases
Services of the office of lawyer Abdul Majeed Al Rashid in divorce and personal status cases
Lawyer Abdul Majeed Al Rashid’s office offers a comprehensive range of legal services specializing in family and personal status cases, including, but not limited to:
Legal advice: Analyze and clarify your legal situation step by step in accordance with the regulations (personal status system) for filing divorce, divorce, or appropriate annulment lawsuits.
Advocating before the courts: Full representation before personal status courts in the Kingdom, to ensure the presentation of evidence and defend clients’ rights professionally.
Drafting lawsuit regulations and documents: Preparing and depositing the necessary legal regulations and memorandums for lawsuits (for divorce, divorce, alimony, or custody) within the regulatory procedures and providing evidence and statements.
Spousal support and living expenses issues: Follow up on financial support issues related to the wife and children to ensure that benefits are achieved. Saudi law stipulates that alimony is a right owed by the husband towards the wife and children.
Custody and visitation cases: Follow up on custody procedures according to the provisions of the system (in the event of separation of spouses, custody is given to the mother first, then to the father, and then to relatives and court arrangements). The office helps extract the official custody instrument from the court to guarantee the rights of the mother or father to care for the children.
Division of joint property: Providing legal support in cases of dispute over marital property and financial commonalities after separation, including guidance on how to inventory and divide assets in accordance with the law. In the event of a dispute over ownership or division of assets, the competent lawyer helps guarantee the rights of the clients.
Advantages of the office of lawyer Abdul Majeed Al Rashid in divorce cases
Highly experienced and competent: Lawyer Abdul Majeed Al-Rasheed has many years of practice in divorce and personal status cases, and is fully familiar with the new regulations and systems in Saudi Arabia. It is mentioned in one legal source that the best divorce lawyer is the one who makes every effort to ensure that clients obtain their full rights, which is achieved thanks to our accumulated experience.
Guaranteed results: The office’s record includes many successful cases that have achieved satisfactory results for their owners (rewarding alimony, secured custody, fair division of property, etc.), with a constant keenness to complete the cases with the least possible effort and cost while preserving your rights.
Full geographical coverage: The office operates in Riyadh as well as all regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Whether you are in the Central, Northern or any other region, we can represent you and follow up on your case remotely or in person.
Complete privacy and security of information: We ensure complete confidentiality and absolute privacy for our clients; All information and documents deposited with the office are treated confidentially in accordance with the highest security standards, in response to the culture of privacy approved by the Ministry of Justice.
Keeping pace with digital transformation: The office supports the Ministry of Justice’s vision for digital transformation by using the latest technologies. The Ministry has launched the Najez electronic platform to facilitate judicial services. We use these platforms to facilitate the filing and follow-up of cases electronically and to submit the necessary forms online in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Justice in Saudi Arabia.
A modern and straightforward website: The office has a sophisticated and easy-to-use website (https://aaaa.com.sa) that provides comprehensive information about our services, communication forms, and electronic appointment booking, making access to us fast and direct, anytime, anywhere.
A lawyer’s office specializing in divorce cases
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the difference between retroactive and irrevocable divorce?
A: The Personal Status Law defines retroactive divorce as a divorce in which the marriage contract does not end until the waiting period has expired. An irrevocable divorce is one in which the marriage contract ends immediately upon its occurrence. The irrevocable divorce is divided into minor divorce and major divorce according to the frequency of divorces and the age of marriage without consummation.
Q: What is meant by divorce due to harm?
A: Divorce due to harm (annulment of the marriage contract due to a reason) is the possibility of requesting the annulment of the marriage contract by the wife or husband if there is a reason or harm that prevents the continuation of married life (such as silence about alimony or a serious illness). The system stipulates that “each spouse may request the annulment of the marriage contract for a harmful or repulsive reason that prevents cohabitation”, unless the person requesting the annulment was knowingly aware of this reason before marriage.
Q: What is dislocation and how is it done?
A: Khula is the wife’s request for divorce in exchange for money that she pays to the husband (dowry or money). It is done by complete agreement between the spouses (by mutual consent of the eligible husband and wife) without the need for a court ruling. Once the divorce is announced verbally or in writing, the spouses separate immediately by making a minor irrevocable statement, and the wife’s right to her remaining dowry in exchange for the agreed-upon compensation is forfeited.
Q: What are the rights of the wife and children to alimony after divorce?
A: The Personal Status Law stipulates that alimony is obligatory for the husband towards the wife and children according to the valid contract. If the wife adheres to her contract and does not violate its terms, «alimony for the wife is obligatory for her husband according to the correct marriage contract if he enables him to do so». The father is also obligated to provide for the children, including sponsoring them until the girl reaches the age of marriage or the boy reaches the level that enables him to earn. Husbands are also entitled to temporary maintenance or waiting period maintenance if they submit to its provisions (if there is a deferred dowry or if the wife is pregnant, she has maintenance until she gives birth).
Q: Who gets custody of children after divorce?
A: According to the civil status system, custody shall be transferred to the mother first after the separation of the spouses, then to the father, then to the mother’s or father’s family according to a specific sequence, unless the court decides otherwise, in the interest of the child in custody. The incubator must have specific qualities (such as honesty and stability). According to the Ministry, «custody is one of the duties of both parents as long as the marriage exists, so if they separate, custody will be for the mother, then the father, then the mother’s mother, then the father’s mother, then what the court decides».
Q: How is divorce officially documented?
A: The divorce must be documented with the competent authority (personal status court or notaries) within 15 days of the final divorce. The court may issue an official document «proof of divorce» based on a lawsuit filed by one of the spouses. To expedite procedures, the Ministry of Justice provides this service electronically via the Najiz platform, allowing divorce documentation requests to be submitted and followed up digitally.
Q: How long is the waiting period after divorce?
A: For retrograde divorce, the waiting period is three menstrual periods for an adult woman who menstruates, or three months for a woman who does not menstruate (young, or who has reached menopause). In the case of an irrevocable divorce, the same periods are counted, unless the wife is pregnant, in which case the waiting period is until the pregnancy is delivered.
📞 Contact us now – Let’s start protecting your rights in divorce cases
At the office of lawyer Abdul Majeed Al Rashid, we believe that making the right decision begins with obtaining legal advice from a trusted authority. If you are facing a divorce case, or seeking to recover your rights to alimony, custody, or post-separation settlement– we are here to represent you professionally.
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