Rabat district · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Divorce lawyer in Agdal
Divorce and family law: the firm assists residents and companies of Agdal, from the first consultation to enforcement.
The firm assists and represents spouses and parents in the proceedings provided for by the Family Code (Law No. 70-03): divorce, maintenance, child custody and visiting rights. Every case is handled with discretion, looking first for an amicable solution where possible, and firmly defending your rights before the family division of the court of first instance.
- The wife's rights after divorce: consolation gift (mut'a), maintenance during the waiting period, deferred dowry (sadaq)
- Maintenance (nafaqa) for children and spouse, applications for review
- Child custody (hadana), visiting rights and the child's housing
- Enforcement of judgments and action when maintenance is not paid
- Marriage, recognition of marriage and parentage
Competent courts
For a matter concerning a resident of Agdal, the following courts normally have jurisdiction:
- Court of First Instance of Rabat (including its Family Justice Section)
- Court of Appeal of Rabat
Matters we handle there
With many rented flats, notably let to students and young professionals, Agdal sees a lot of residential tenancy issues: unpaid rent, return of deposits, notices to quit and eviction. Shops on the main avenues raise questions of commercial leases, goodwill and debt recovery. Local families also seek advice on divorce, child custody and inheritance.
How a matter unfolds
- 1
First meeting
We listen to your situation, review the marriage certificate and other useful documents, and explain the options available: agreement or contested proceedings.
- 2
Strategy and documents
We choose the appropriate procedure (mutual consent, chiqaq or another route), assess the rights at stake and prepare the petition with evidence of income and expenses.
- 3
Reconciliation and hearings
We attend the mandatory reconciliation attempts with you and argue your claims on custody, maintenance and financial rights.
- 4
Judgment and enforcement
After the judgment, we follow its service and enforcement and, where needed, lodge an appeal or take action against a debtor who does not pay.
Frequently asked questions
What are the wife's rights in a divorce by mutual consent?
In a divorce by mutual consent (Article 114 of the Family Code), the spouses set the terms of the separation themselves, including the wife's financial rights, provided these terms do not conflict with the Code or with the children's interests. The court attempts reconciliation and, if it finds that the agreement stands, authorises the divorce deed to be drawn up. It is therefore important to have the agreement reviewed before signing it, as it binds both parties.
Who gets custody of the children and how is maintenance set?
Under Article 171 of the Family Code, custody goes first to the mother, then to the father, then to the maternal grandmother, although the court may decide otherwise in the child's interest. Once the child turns fifteen, they may choose which parent will have custody (Article 166). Maintenance is set taking into account the income of the person who owes it, the child's situation and the cost of living (Article 189).
Other practice areas for residents of Agdal: Business and company law, Administrative law, Real estate and land law, Employment law, Debt recovery, Criminal law, Estates and inheritance, Accidents and compensation and Moroccans abroad and international matters.
Divorce and family law, elsewhere in and around Rabat: Rabat, Hay Riad, Souissi, Hassan, L'Océan, Yacoub El Mansour, Youssoufia, Takaddoum, Hay Nahda, Salé, Témara, Harhoura, Skhirat, Aïn Aouda and Kénitra.
Let's talk about your situation.
The firm receives you Monday to Friday, by appointment.