What is Family Guidance and where is it located?
The Family Guidance specialises in dealing with family disputes through guidance and advice and most personal status cases such as alimony, custody, and application for divorce at fault which may not be submitted to the court before it is viewed by the Family Guidance. The Family Guidance is located in Abu Dhabi and has a branch in the Al Ain and Al Dhafra regions. Visit the (contact us) page on the website to obtain the geographical location.
How can I register a new file with the Family Guidance?
Family Guidance files are registered through the website of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department www.adjd.gov.ae which contains samples of claim forms. Cases can also be filed through licensed law firms in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi or through some typing offices, as it is not possible to register files from the Family Guidance directly.
What is expected after registering a file and obtaining the number and date of the session?
Once the file is registered, you will get an appointment for the first session with the Family Guidance Advisor. The number of sessions varies from one case to another until you get a decision which is either a family agreement or the referral of the file to the Personal Status Court for consideration.
How to attend the sessions?
Most of the sessions are held remotely, as you will receive a link to attend remotely, you will be contacted about the necessary arrangements in the event that the competent court decides that your personal presence is needed.
How do I get an urgent alimony or an urgent application pending the consideration of the file?
Some of the cases of summary matters and interim orders are dealt with in an expedited manner, you can refer to the Frequently Asked Questions regarding (registration of interim orders) for more information.
