International family law

We represent families across borders, resolving complex international disputes involving custody, relocation, marriage, and divorce with a clear understanding of both local and foreign legal systems.

Practice Overview

International family law addresses the challenges that arise when family relationships span more than one country. At Kayrouz & Associates, we support clients in cross-border matters involving marriage, divorce, custody, relocation, inheritance, and more. Our lawyers are experienced in navigating the interplay between UAE laws, international treaties, and the personal laws of expatriates and foreign nationals.

We help clients understand how different legal systems may impact their rights and responsibilities. Whether a client is seeking to enforce a foreign judgment in the UAE, resolve jurisdictional disputes, or protect their parental rights across borders, we provide tailored strategies that reflect the realities of international life and litigation.

Our team works closely with foreign counsel and authorities to manage proceedings in multiple jurisdictions. We also assist clients with securing travel permissions for children, negotiating cross-border parenting agreements, and addressing conflicts of law in property division and spousal support.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Cross-border divorce and custody disputes
  • Enforcement or contestation of foreign judgments in UAE courts
  • International child abduction and Hague Convention cases
  • Cross-jurisdictional marriage and inheritance issues
  • Parental relocation and international travel permission
  • Legal coordination with foreign embassies and family courts
  • Meet Our Team

    Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.
    Pierre Kayrouz
    Chief Legal Officer
    Maria Valeyeva
    Chief Compliance Officer
    Georges Touma
    Head Litigator
    Hanan Ahmed
    Practicing Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar
    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Arka Navle
    Corporate Counsel
    Nashita Nazneen
    Junior Corporate Counsel
    Mark Engelman
    Intellectual Property Barrister
    Rita Semaan
    Legal Consultant
    Carlos Rahme
    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb
    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Geagea
    Legal Consultant
    Saeed Gaber
    Legal Research Analyst
    Muhammed Ali Charif
    Junior Legal Counsel
    Jenifer Abu Nasr
    Paralegal
    Patricia Abi Mansour
    Business Development Manager
    Varalakshmi Balasubramanian
    Operations Assistant
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