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Family lawyer in Riyadh and Tabuk
Family cases are personal before they are legal: they affect children, homes and peace of mind. Since the Personal Status Law of 1443H, the rules on marriage, divorce, khul, custody, alimony and visitation are written in clear articles, which makes knowing the law and the procedure decisive.
Usus Law Firm handles family matters calmly and in full confidence, from reconciliation to court, appeal and enforcement. Our team includes a licensed female lawyer for clients who prefer one. Saudi courts work in Arabic; we prepare every filing in Arabic and explain each step to you in English.
Family matters we handle
- Divorce: documenting divorce and claiming the rights that follow, such as deferred dowry and alimony.
- Khul and annulment: khul claims and annulment for harm, non-support or other grounds recognised by the law.
- Custody: establishing, transferring or ending custody, with the child's interest first.
- Alimony: support for wife and children, increases and reductions, and arrears.
- Visitation: arranging visits and enforcing them when refused.
- Marriage contracts and permits: drafting conditions in the marriage contract and help with marriage permits where required.
How a family case proceeds
- 1. Consultation: we review the marriage contract and any previous deeds or judgments.
- 2. Reconciliation: many disputes are settled through the Ministry of Justice «Taradhi» platform; the settlement is enforceable.
- 3. Filing: the claim is filed online through Najiz before the personal status court.
- 4. Hearings and judgment: we attend the hearings; the court may require the parties in person for reconciliation sessions.
- 5. Appeal and enforcement: objection within the statutory period, then enforcement of alimony, custody and visitation.
Key rules in the Personal Status Law
The child's best interest is the first criterion in custody; at fifteen a child may choose which parent to live with, unless their interest requires otherwise.
The law sets eighteen as the age for documenting a marriage, with exceptions only by court permission.
Divorce must be documented, and delay in documenting it creates rights for the wife.
Why Usus Law Firm?
A female lawyer
clients can deal with a female lawyer from our team at every stage.
Settlement first
we look for a solution that protects the family before going to court.
Full confidentiality
family details go only to the court, and only as far as needed.
Through to enforcement
we follow alimony, custody and visitation orders after judgment.
Family lawyer in Riyadh and Tabuk
Riyadh: Al Olaya, Khurais Road and Olaya Street intersection, Building 3061, First Floor. Phone and WhatsApp: +966 53 034 9349.
Tabuk: Al Muruj Al Awwal, King Abdulaziz Road, Building 8937. Phone and WhatsApp: +966 55 848 5838.
We also act in other regions of the Kingdom: many hearings are held remotely and powers of attorney are issued online through Najiz. Our branches in Riyadh and Tabuk.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between divorce and khul?
Divorce is pronounced by the husband; khul is requested by the wife in return for compensation, and the court decides if the spouses do not agree.
Who gets custody after divorce?
The mother is usually preferred, but the deciding criterion is the child's interest.
Can alimony be changed later?
Yes, if the payer's means or the recipient's needs change.
Do you have a female lawyer?
Yes, a licensed female lawyer is part of our team.
What are your fees?
The first consultation is free; case fees are agreed in writing after review.
Our work
Represented a wife in an alimony case against her husband, where she obtained a court judgment obligating him to pay monthly alimony.
Handled a dispute over child custody, where a judgment was reached that ensures the children's best interests and preserves the rights of both parties.
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Laws and references
Personal Status Law
Law of Procedure before Sharia Courts
Enforcement Law
Taradhi reconciliation platform