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Family Law

Kayrouz & Associates supports individuals and families through legal matters involving marriage, divorce, custody and inheritance. We take a discreet, client-focused approach, ensuring each matter is handled with clarity, care and cultural understanding.

We support clients through deeply personal matters with sensitivity, confidentiality, and sound legal judgement, from divorce to child custody.

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Adoption and surrogacy
Alimony and child support
Child Custody and Visitation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence and protection orders
Family mediation and dispute resolution
Guardianship and parental rights
Inheritance and estate planning
International Family Law
Marriage and family agreements
Paternity and parental responsibility

Adoption and surrogacy

Kayrouz & Associates assists families with adoption processes and surrogacy-related legal matters, ensuring compliance with UAE family law and navigating cross-border regulations when necessary.
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Alimony and child support

Kayrouz & Associates provides legal support in securing and enforcing fair alimony and child support agreements, ensuring our clients’ financial needs are met according to UAE legal standards.
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Child Custody and Visitation

Our family law team advocates for the best interests of the child, guiding clients through custody and visitation arrangements, both in consensual agreements and litigated disputes in UAE courts.
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Divorce and separation

We assist clients navigating the emotional and legal complexities of divorce and separation. Our lawyers handle both amicable settlements and contested divorces, ensuring fair division of assets and protection of parental rights.
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Domestic violence and protection orders

Our legal team supports victims of domestic abuse in obtaining protection orders, and defends clients accused of violence in family settings, ensuring every party receives fair legal treatment under UAE law.
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Family mediation and dispute resolution

We offer mediation services to resolve family disputes amicably outside of court, promoting long-term solutions in matters of divorce, custody, and inheritance.
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Guardianship and parental rights

We help parents, guardians, and relatives secure or defend legal guardianship and parental rights in family court, offering expert representation in sensitive family matters.
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Inheritance and estate planning

Our lawyers draft wills, trusts, and succession plans that reflect family priorities and comply with Sharia and civil inheritance laws in the UAE and the broader region.
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International Family Law

Our legal team advises expatriate families and cross-border couples on family law matters involving multiple jurisdictions, including divorce, custody, and enforcement of foreign judgments.
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Marriage and family agreements

Kayrouz & Associates drafts and reviews prenuptial, postnuptial, and cohabitation agreements for clients in the UAE and across the Middle East, ensuring compliance with local laws and alignment with each party’s personal and financial interests.
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Paternity and parental responsibility

Kayrouz & Associates represents clients in paternity proceedings and helps establish or dispute parental responsibility, providing expert support in family law proceedings across the Middle East.
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Meet Our Team

                     Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.
Hanan Ahmed Al Balushi

Hanan Ahmed

Practicing Lawyer
Expertise:
Administrative and Government Law
Civil law
Family Law
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Arka Navle

Arka Navle

Corporate Counsel
Expertise:
Family Law
Civil law
Criminal Law
Corporate & Commercial Law
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Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Senior Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Civil law
Corporate & Commercial Law
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Family Law
Real Estate Law
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Sandy Y. Geagea

Sandy Geagea

Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Civil law
Corporate & Commercial Law
Employment and Labour Law
Real Estate Law
Family Law
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Saeed Gaber

Saeed Gaber

Legal Research Analyst
Expertise:
Civil law
Criminal Law
Employment and Labour Law
Real Estate Law
Family Law
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We offer legal advice grounded in clarity and independent judgement.

Administrative and Government Law

Civil law

Construction Law

Corporate & Commercial Law

Criminal Law

Employment and Labour Law

Energy Law

Family Law

Intellectual Property Laws

International Law

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Real Estate Law

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