Divorce and separation

We support individuals navigating divorce and separation with clarity, confidentiality, and comprehensive legal care tailored to UAE and international family law.

Practice Overview

Divorce is one of the most emotionally and legally complex matters a person can face. At Kayrouz & Associates, we represent clients through the entire process of divorce and separation, ensuring their rights are protected while working toward fair and lasting outcomes. Whether you are filing under UAE law, Sharia principles, or seeking recognition of a foreign divorce, our team offers the clarity and structure needed to move forward.

We provide end-to-end counsel on all divorce-related issues, including spousal support, custody of children, division of assets, and residency concerns. We also support clients seeking amicable separations through mediation, as well as those in contested divorces requiring strong representation in court.

Our team is experienced in high-net-worth divorces, expatriate and binational separations, and complex family disputes involving cross-border legal frameworks. We focus on preserving dignity and discretion throughout the proceedings, while securing legal outcomes aligned with our clients’ long-term needs.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Filing for divorce under UAE or applicable foreign law
  • Drafting separation agreements and parenting plans
  • Negotiating spousal support and asset division
  • Representation in contested divorce proceedings
  • Cross-border divorce recognition and enforcement
  • Mediation and alternative dispute resolution for family breakdowns
  • Meet Our Team

    Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.
    Pierre Kayrouz

    Pierre Kayrouz

    Chief Legal Officer
    Maria Valeyeva

    Maria Valeyeva

    Chief Compliance Officer
    Georges Touma

    Georges Touma

    Head Litigator
    Carlos Rahme

    Carlos Rahme

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Y. Geagea

    Sandy Geagea

    Legal Consultant
    Rita Semaan

    Rita Semaan

    Legal Consultant
    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Paralegal
    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Junior Legal Counsel
    Saeed Gaber

    Saeed Gaber

    Legal Research Analyst

    Priya Bavanasi

    Senior Corporate Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Nashita Nazneen

    Nashita Nazneen

    Junior Corporate Counsel

    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Business Development Manager

    Marium Razzaq

    Solicitor

    Parvathy Pavithran

    HR and Document Controller

    Göksu Öznergiz

    Associate

    Chantal Elia Khawam

    Front Desk Specialist
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