Legal Blog
Specialized articles from our team on Saudi laws, court procedures, and legislative developments — designed to help you understand your legal rights and responsibilities.
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.
Personal StatusCustody 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.
Personal StatusDivorce 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.
Personal StatusThe 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.
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