10 Best Divorce Lawyers in Dubai

View the top divorce lawyers in Dubai and get an overview of their recognitions, biographies, firm details and practice area. Please note that the firms are displayed in a random order, this means that a firm listed at the bottom of this page is just as important as one listed at the top.

Khairallah Advocates & Legal Consultants

✓10 Lawyers      ✓16 Years Of Experience

Services: Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Litigation, Maritime, Corporate & Commercial, Company Establishment, Dispute Settlements, Family & Personal Status Law, Investigation, Real Estate, Intellectual Property, Employment, Insurance, Banking And Finance, Aviation

Branches: Afghanistan, Cyprus, Bahrain, Egypt, Canada, USA, Denmark, Germany, Iran, Italy, Oman, Jordan, Kuwait, KSA, Spain, UK, Russia, Malta, Morocco, Panama, Malaysia, Hungary, Latvia, Armenia, Argentina, Austria, Cameroon…

Global Partners:

  • AFGHANISTAN: LexGlobal Partners Law Firm LLC
  • ARGENTINA: Zenarruza & Zenarruza Attorneys
  • ITALY: REDS – Studio Legale Associato
  • MOROCCO: Bakouchi & Habachi-HB Law Firm LLP
  • VIETNAM: SBLAW

Through strategic affiliations and partnerships, they offer legal services and representation to clients across more than 40 countries, including all GCC nations, the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Italy, India, Russia, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Egypt, Hungary, Jordan, Pakistan, and more.

★★★★★4.6 ★★★★★4.6
Resheg: The best law firm in Dubai, the most skilled and knowledgeable lawyer and advocates in Dubai. They also have partnerships with the world’s leading legal firms, which is an extra benefit for businesses looking for corporate and commercial law advisors.

45 Google Reviews

Contact Details

ADDRESS: Office #3504, Level 35, Business Bay Area, Burj Khalifa District, Dubai

TEL: +971 44 270 845 

WHATSAPP: +971 55 561 4957

info@khlegal.ae

WEBSITE

 


 

My Family Lawyer

My family lawyer specializes in finding solution in difficult family cases. They are negotiators between parties to reach to amicable divorce, child custody and child support!

SERVICES: Divorce- Child, Custody-Child, Support Settlement, Agreement for Divorce and Custody Inheritance Will

NUMBER OF LAWYERS: 8+

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 10+ Years

FREE CONSULTATION: Available

★★★★★ 5.0 ★★★★★ 5.0
Bryan Ruiz: Absolutely Amazing!! I came to my family lawyer at a time of confusion and fear. I didn’t know the laws in Dubai or how to go about and they took absolute excellent care of me. Sahar made sure to calmly walk me through the entire process. She and her team were always available to me and walked me through it. The best part is the know the law which helps you get a fair chance of getting to the other end. I would 1000% recommend them to everyone. Thank you again team!!

36 Google Reviews

CONTACT DETAILS

ADDRESS: Office No. 1505, Single Business Tower, Next to Business Bay Metro Station, Shaikh Zayed Road

TEL: +971-506039009

Website

 

NYK Law Firm

SERVICES: All kinds of services including divorce, corporate, real estate, criminal

NUMBER OF LAWYERS: 17+

BRANCHES: Dubai & USA

NYK consists of a team of international legal professionals with over 26 years of experience, along with two Emirati lawyers who possess multilingual skills and the right of audience before all UAE courts.

★★★★★ 4.9 ★★★★★ 4.9
 Vinoj Vivekanand: I am very grateful for the help I always receive from the lawyers. I have needed their services and as always the service exceeds my expectations. At any time I need them they are always available to help quickly and a high level of professionalism. So I highly suggest the law reporters.

41 Google Reviews

CONTACT DETAILS

ADDRESS: 1106, Latifa Tower B, Trade Centre First, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai UAE

TEL: +971 52 644 3002

ask@nyk.ae

WEBSITE 

 

Al Bahar Law Firm

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 25+ years

SERVICES: All kinds of services including divorce, corporate, real estate, criminal

NUMBER OF LAWYERS: 14+

BRANCHES: Dubai & Abu Dhabi

SPECIAL SERVICE: Private Notary 

★★★★ 4.1 ★★★★ 4.1
Saleh Arb: I recommend this law firm, you will find the most professional lawyers there.

24 Google Reviews

CONTACT DETAILS

ADDRESS: Office 310, Oud Metha Building, P.O. Box: 49408

TEL: +97143245444

 bahradvt@eim.ae

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Motei

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 20+ years

SERVICES: All kinds of services including divorce, corporate, real estate, criminal

SPECIAL SERVICE: Online Appointment

COLLABORATIONS:

  • Slotine Hong Kong Law Firm
  • Judicare Group – UK

AWARDS:

  • Global Law Experts, Annual Awards Winner 2021 
  • Global Law Experts, Recommended Firm
  • The Lawyer Network, Annual Awards Winner 2021
★★★★★ 4.7 ★★★★★ 4.7
Adnan Ghabris: Very professional group with deep knowledge of the local laws . Just started 2 cases with them , hoping for positive results . Overall excellent start.

67 Google Reviews

CONTACT DETAILS

ADDRESS: Damac Executive Heights (TECOM), Office No. 801 | 8th Floor, P.O. Box: 112888

TEL: +971 4 435 5959

contact@motei.com

WEBSITE 

 

Al Shamsi Law Firm

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 11+ years

SERVICES: All kinds of services including divorce, corporate, real estate, criminal

MEMBER OF:

  • Global Awards Winner
  • Dubai’s Best
  • The Legal 500
★★★★ 4.2 ★★★★ 4.2
Christian Gibbons: A very professional and efficient firm who presented great team depth. The team went above and beyond expectations and completed tasks in a proactive manner. As an expatriate, it was very comforting knowing that the firm had a sound understanding of local and international law.

49 Google Reviews

CONTACT DETAILS

ADDRESS: 404, Bay Square Building 7, BB07 – 7 Al Asayel St – Business Bay – Bay Square – Dubai 

TEL: +971 4 346 9262

info@alshamsilegal.com

WEBSITE 

 

LY Law Firm

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 13+ years

SERVICES: All kinds of services including divorce, corporate, real estate, criminal

NUMBER OF LAWYERS: 6+

They offer legal training to different branches of the U.A.E. government through workshops, webinars, and courses. Additionally, the firm runs a dynamic internship program for aspiring legal professionals, providing them with practical, real-world experience in the legal field.

★★★★★4.9 ★★★★★4.9
Karin Janssens: Extremely professional and highly appreciated the fact that this office is represented by all very professional woman, highly efficient, competent and to the point! Highly recommend this place if you need legal assistance in Dubai. Not cheap but worth the money.

102 Google Reviews

CONTACT DETAILS

ADDRESS: Reef Tower Office 1805, Cluster O, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, UAE

TEL: +971 4 427 9812

info@lylawyers.com

WEBSITE 

 

Dr. Hassan Elhais

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 20+ years

LAW FIRM: Al Rowaad Law Firm and Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

SERVICES: All Kinds of Services Including Divorce, Corporate, Real Estate, Criminal

BRANCHES: Dubai & Abu Dhabi

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Top Author in the JD Supra Readers’ Choice Award for Family Law and International Law
  • Best Legal Consultant of the Year 2024/2025
  • Top Ranked – Family/Matrimonial for High Net Worth 2024
  • Legal Influencers Q1 2023 – Private client – Asia, Pacific
  • Lexology Legal Influencers Q1 2023 – Private client – Asia, Pacific

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Licensed Legal Consultant by the Government of Dubai
  • Listed Lawyer of Embassy of United States in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
  • Member of European Criminal Bar Association
  • Member of International Lawyers Network ( AEUROPEA )
  • Associate Member of American Bar Association

Led by Dr. Hassan Elhais, the firm is recognized for its professionalism, deep legal expertise, and commitment to delivering client-focused solutions. It is a prominent legal practice based in Dubai, known for its comprehensive legal services across various sectors. The firm specializes in corporate law, real estate, dispute resolution, and family law, offering both litigation and advisory services.

★★★★★4.9 ★★★★★4.9
Richard: I am very thankful to them. Dr. Hassan handled my case proceeding and gave me the most simplified and approachable way on understanding the procedures and my stand.

300 Google Reviews

Contact Details

ADDRESS: The H Office Tower 29th floor, One Sheikh Zayed Road, PO Box 40073, Dubai

TEL: +971 4 325 4000

info@alrowaad.ae

Website

 

Legal Maxims Law Firm

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 16 years

SERVICES: All kinds of services including divorce, corporate, real estate, criminal

BRANCHES: London, India, Dubai

TOP CLIENTS:

  • All Ports Cargo
  • GODREJ
  • Finlays
  • Tandoor Dawat
  • UAE Bank
★★★★★ 4.8 ★★★★★ 4.8
Sugeendran Pillai: The Legal Maxims lawyers are well versed with the law. Team of this firm were very kind and informative. They are genuinely help clients to the best they can and get favorable result, versus make a quick buck like other attorneys I’ve met before.

23 Google Reviews

CONTACT DETAILS

ADDRESS: Arzoo Building Al Twar 2, Near Al Twar Center, Al Qusais, Dubai

TEL:  +971 4 2278125

career@legalmaxims.com

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When it comes to divorce, the natural referent is the lawyer. Once the decision to separate is made, some people will immediately start looking for a law firm that will defend their interests against the one that will advise their future ex-spouse. But is this the best way to do it?

When to look for a divorce lawyer?
From our point of view, there is no ideal time to find a lawyer, but it is important to communicate with your future ex before starting any official procedure.

If the dialogue between you and your spouse is totally broken, try to calm down the exchanges and to tackle the difficult subjects. A family mediator or a therapist would certainly be beneficial for many couples before going to the law offices.

In our accompaniments, we have noticed that once a couple is followed for the emotional aspects of the breakup, the material and logistical elements of the separation are much less subject to conflicts and settling of scores.

All of this is to encourage you to take a step back from your personal context before jumping into the hazards of the divorce process itself.

The more you prepare the multiple aspects of your separation, the less you will need to negotiate between the lawyers who will represent you. Regardless of the type of divorce you choose or undergo, each of you will have to be advised by his or her own lawyer, who will work in the interest of his or her client, and therefore in your interest.

The lawyers in Dubai will quickly discuss your case and bring back to you the elements under discussion as they go along. Consequently, it is perfectly logical that a file in which there are few subjects of dissension between the spouses will be managed much more quickly and at a lower cost than a contentious divorce where disagreements multiply.

It can never be said enough, the right time to start a divorce procedure is when you are at the maximum of your capacities to agree on the decisions to be taken.

For some, it will be simple and the agreements will be quickly found then formalized by the lawyers, generally in an amicable divorce agreement, registered before a notary (procedure of divorce in Dubai by mutual consent without a judge).

For others, it will take more time, sometimes long and tedious negotiations, family mediation will eventually be considered, recourse to a notary’s office in order to make progress on the patrimonial elements of the discord, a therapeutic follow-up to calm the general context and to favor communication… so many conciliation levers likely to help the couple not to get bogged down in their divorce procedure.

If you think that you have done everything possible to find a middle ground and that despite mutual efforts, the situation is stagnating, it is indeed high time to find a good lawyer capable of defending your interests.

The price of a lawyer in a divorce in Dubai
Some people think that the successive reforms of the divorce have pushed the law firms to delay and sometimes even to conflict the procedures. According to them, it is not in the interest of the lawyers that the divorce goes quickly and well, the longer it takes and the more subjects of discord there will be, the higher will be the overall bill of their fees.

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