Family and Personal Status Cases
Family and personal status cases are among the most sensitive and significant areas of law, as they concern family relationships such as marriage, divorce, maintenance, child custody, and annulment of marriage. Handling such matters requires precise legal expertise to ensure the protection of rights and the achievement of justice.
At Alghamdi & Tamim Law Firm, we provide comprehensive legal services in personal status matters in Saudi Arabia through specialised family lawyers, offering full representation before the courts and continuous follow-up of all procedures until a final judgment is issued.
What are personal status cases?
Personal status cases are legal matters related to family relationships and are governed by the applicable laws in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
These include:
- Divorce cases
- Khul’ (no-fault divorce initiated by the wife)
- Maintenance (alimony) cases
- Child custody disputes
- Annulment of marriage
- Proof of marriage and divorce
- Paternity cases
When do you need a family lawyer?
You may need a family or personal status lawyer in several situations to protect your legal rights.
- When filing for divorce or khul’
- When claiming maintenance
- In custody disputes
- When seeking annulment of marriage
- In cases related to paternity or proof of marriage
Our personal status services
We provide a comprehensive range of legal services in family and personal status matters.
Divorce lawyer
Legal representation in divorce cases and safeguarding the rights of both spouses.
Khul’ lawyer
Handling khul’ procedures in accordance with the law and ensuring the wife’s rights.
Maintenance lawyer
Claiming spousal and child maintenance.
Custody lawyer
Managing custody disputes and determining eligibility.
Annulment lawyer
Filing annulment claims based on legally recognised grounds.
Types of family cases
Family cases include several key areas depending on the nature of the dispute.
- Marriage and divorce cases
- Maintenance cases
- Custody disputes
- Visitation rights cases
- Paternity cases
- Annulment of marriage
Features of our family law services
We provide personal status legal services with a high level of professionalism to ensure the best outcomes.
- Specialised family lawyers
- Complete confidentiality
- Legal representation before courts
- Continuous case follow-up
- Tailored legal solutions for each case
Are there fees for personal status cases?
Some personal status cases may be free of charge, while fees may vary depending on the type of claim and the procedures involved.
What is “takhbib” under personal status law?
“Takhbib” refers to the act of interfering in and damaging a marital relationship by a third party, which may result in legal liability under applicable laws.
Common mistakes in personal status cases
There are several common mistakes that may negatively affect the outcome of personal status cases.
- Making decisions without legal consultation
- Failure to properly document rights
- Delays in filing claims
- Relying on inaccurate information