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Personal Status

Inheritance Under Saudi Law: Order of the Estate, Fixed-Share Heirs, and Residuaries

How are rights in the estate ordered? Who are the fixed-share heirs and what are their shares? What are residuary inheritance (taʿsib), proportional reduction (ʿawl), and return (radd)? And when is inheritance barred? A simplified guide to inheritance under the Personal Status Law, with article references.

June 11, 2026 Read more →
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Custody and Maintenance After Separation Under the Saudi Personal Status Law

Who is entitled to custody after separation? What are its conditions and when does it lapse? How is maintenance assessed and when is it due? A practical guide to custody and maintenance under the Personal Status Law, with article references.

June 10, 2026 Read more →
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Divorce and Khulʿ Under Saudi Law: Differences, Types, and Documentation Procedures

The Personal Status Law regulated divorce and its types, defined when it does not take effect, required documentation within fifteen days, and organized khulʿ as a wife's right without the need for a court ruling. A practical guide to the differences, procedures, and effects.

June 9, 2026 Read more →
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The Marriage Contract Under the Saudi Personal Status Law: Pillars, Validity, and Documentation

The Personal Status Law regulated marriage from engagement to documentation, setting out its pillars, conditions of validity, the age-18 rule, and the provisions on the guardian and the dowry. A practical guide to what you need to know before and after the contract.

June 8, 2026 Read more →

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