Published in: Chambers and Partners
We are pleased to share the publication of our UAE Law & Practice chapter on Child Relocation 2026 in the Chambers Global Practice Guides, authored by Mrs Awatif Al Khouri.
The Chambers Global Practice Guides provide comparative legal insight across jurisdictions, helping readers understand how key areas of law are approached in different countries. The Child Relocation 2026 guide examines issues such as consent for travel and relocation, how courts consider relocation disputes, the child’s wishes and best interests, and the remedies available where a child is removed without the required consent.
Our UAE chapter examines the legal framework governing parental responsibility, custody, guardianship, travel with children, relocation disputes and child abduction. It also explains the different regimes that may apply under Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 on Personal Status, Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 on Civil Personal Status, and the Abu Dhabi civil family-law framework.
The publication is intended as a practical reference for individuals, families and professionals dealing with child relocation and cross-border family matters in the UAE.
