Town served · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Divorce lawyer in Kénitra
Divorce and family law: the firm assists residents and companies of Kénitra, 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.
- Domestic violence: complaints and protective measures (Law No. 103-13)
- Divorce for discord (chiqaq): petition, reconciliation hearings and defence of your rights
- Divorce by mutual consent: drafting the agreement and filing it with the court
- 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
Competent courts
For a matter concerning a resident of Kénitra, the following courts normally have jurisdiction:
- Court of First Instance of Kénitra (including its Family Justice Section)
- Court of Appeal of Kénitra
Matters we handle there
Kénitra's industrial growth, with its business zones and automotive sites, generates employment law cases, workplace accidents and business-to-business contracts. Commercial disputes (unpaid debts, payment orders, companies in difficulty) are brought before the Commercial Court of Rabat. Families seek advice on divorce, inheritance and property, while claims against public bodies go to the Administrative Court of Rabat.
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
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).
How long does a divorce for discord (chiqaq) take in Morocco?
Article 97 of the Family Code provides that the court must rule on a petition for divorce for discord within a period not exceeding six months from the date it is filed. In practice, the length also depends on summonses, reconciliation attempts and the parties' attendance at hearings. This period applies at first instance: an appeal can extend the proceedings.
Other practice areas for residents of Kénitra: 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, Agdal, Souissi, Hassan, L'Océan, Yacoub El Mansour, Youssoufia, Takaddoum, Hay Nahda, Salé, Témara, Harhoura, Skhirat and Aïn Aouda.
Let's talk about your situation.
The firm receives you Monday to Friday, by appointment.