Document background
The Nuptial Agreement serves as a crucial legal instrument in the UAE for couples seeking to establish clear financial and property arrangements before or during marriage. It is particularly relevant in cases involving high-net-worth individuals, business owners, or international couples with assets in multiple jurisdictions. The document must carefully balance the requirements of UAE Personal Status Law with Sharia principles, especially when one or both parties are Muslim. It typically includes detailed provisions about asset division, financial responsibilities, business interests, and inheritance rights, while ensuring compliance with local legal requirements. This type of agreement is especially important in the UAE context where marriage has both civil and religious implications, and where specific legal frameworks govern family matters. The document must be drafted with particular attention to UAE legal requirements, including proper notarization and, where necessary, translation into Arabic.
