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Divorce lawyer in Salé
Divorce and family law: the firm assists residents and companies of Salé, 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 Salé, the following courts normally have jurisdiction:
- Court of First Instance of Salé (including its Family Justice Section)
- Court of Appeal of Rabat
Matters we handle there
Many Salé residents work in Rabat, which leads to employment law cases and commuting or road traffic accidents. The large housing estates and the medina give rise to disputes over co-ownership, leases, joint ownership and inheritance. Family matters (divorce, maintenance, custody) are heard by the Family Justice Section of the Salé court, while commercial and administrative disputes go before the specialised courts in 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
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 Salé: 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, Témara, Harhoura, Skhirat, Aïn Aouda and Kénitra.
Let's talk about your situation.
The firm receives you Monday to Friday, by appointment.