Marriage and family agreements

We assist couples and families in creating legally sound agreements that safeguard their rights and clarify expectations before, during, or after marriage.

Practice Overview

Marriage and family agreements offer clarity, transparency, and legal security in key aspects of personal relationships. At Kayrouz & Associates, we advise clients on drafting prenuptial, postnuptial, and family settlement agreements that are enforceable under UAE law and respectful of religious or cultural considerations.

Our lawyers take a pragmatic, discreet approach to these sensitive arrangements. Whether our clients seek to protect assets, define financial responsibilities, or prepare for future changes, we ensure their interests are clearly reflected in binding agreements. We also support clients through family negotiations, ensuring all parties understand their rights and obligations.

We frequently work with high-net-worth individuals, expatriates, and mixed-nationality couples on multi-jurisdictional agreements. This includes advising on the enforceability of foreign agreements and adapting them to comply with UAE legal standards.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
  • Advising on spousal support and asset division terms
  • Preparing family settlement and cohabitation agreements
  • Reviewing and localising foreign marital contracts
  • Representing clients in disputes over agreement validity
  • Coordinating with financial and estate planners for integrated strategies
  • 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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