If this is not your first marriage, you may be curious as to how you can remarry in UAE the second time around. Legally that is. Although the wedding ceremony and reception don’t differ as to how it was with your first marriage, legal formalities can become more complex. Similar to your first nuptials, you will have to go to the local court to submit an application for marriage. Remarriage, however, involves a bit more with the legal paperwork.
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For divorcees, divorce papers are required in remarrying in UAE. Divorce papers can be obtained in the court where divorce proceedings took place. Be prepared in providing the exact country where your divorce was decreed, the date of the divorce, official grounds for the divorce, and whether your former spouse is still alive. Although this can sound morbid, you need to ensure that you provide the local government proof that you are no longer married in order to make a second marriage or union a legal one.
You may present a certificate of dissolution or divorce decree to the local court together with the application for marriage.
You will have to present the death certificate of your former spouse apart from the requirements mentioned earlier. this is to prove that it is legal for you to enter into a new marriage contract as you are widowed.
The following documents are required for a Muslim’s second marriage:
Note: in Islam, a man can marry more than one woman in order to form a loving, united family. A man with means can marry a maximum of four wives for reasons bound to benefit individuals and society as a whole. Considerations for second marriage in UAE for Muslims are as follows:
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For UAE nationals, as soon as the marriage certificate is issued, both of the spouses must visit local authorities to get their names removed from the current Family Book of their parents and get their own Family Book.
For residents, following the issuance of a marriage contract, the local authorities should be visited to change the visa sponsorship status and issue the residency visa of the spouse.
For a second marriage in UAE to be considered valid and legal, all requirements are to be met. Hiring a legal professional can help ensure any issues discovered can be resolved just in time for the union. To learn more regarding second marriage laws in the UAE and how a marriage and family lawyer in UAE can provide you with assistance, call us here in Dubai Court Marriage today!
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