Town served · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Lawyer for Moroccans abroad in Rabat
Moroccans abroad and international matters: the firm assists residents and companies of Rabat, from the first consultation to enforcement.
The firm assists Moroccans living abroad and foreigners with interests in Morocco, without requiring them to travel at every stage. Exequatur of a foreign divorce, registration of marriage, estates, property and disputes: we handle the follow-up remotely in Arabic, French and English.
- Exequatur of a divorce judgment issued abroad (Article 128 of the Family Code)
- Registration in Morocco of a marriage concluded abroad
- Divorce, custody and maintenance in an international context
- Estates in Morocco when heirs live abroad
- Buying, selling and managing property in Morocco remotely
Competent courts
For a matter concerning a resident of Rabat, the following courts normally have jurisdiction:
- Court of First Instance of Rabat (including its Family Justice Section)
- Court of Appeal of Rabat
- Court of Cassation (seated in Rabat)
Matters we handle there
A city of civil servants, professionals, traders and families, Rabat produces a wide range of cases: divorce, maintenance and child custody, tenancy disputes, property transactions and inheritance. Its business community and liberal professions raise questions of contracts, debt recovery and company law. With central government based here, claims before the Administrative Court are also common, particularly on civil service careers and expropriation.
How a matter unfolds
- 1
First remote discussion
We review your situation by telephone or e-mail and tell you which documents are needed.
- 2
Documents and power of attorney
We guide you in obtaining certified copies, translations and legalisations or apostilles, as well as a power of attorney if needed.
- 3
Proceedings in Morocco
We file the application with the competent court, represent you at hearings and keep you informed at every stage.
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Effects and enforcement
We follow the decision through to its practical effects: entry in the civil register, land registration or enforcement against the other party.
Frequently asked questions
How do you have a divorce granted in France recognised in Morocco?
A foreign divorce judgment must be granted exequatur to take effect in Morocco. Article 128 of the Family Code provides that divorce judgments issued by foreign courts are enforceable if they come from a competent court and are based on grounds that are not incompatible with those provided for by the Code. The application is filed with the competent court of first instance with a copy of the judgment, proof that it is final and their Arabic translation.
Do you need to travel to Morocco for the proceedings?
In many cases, no: the lawyer can represent the client before the court on the basis of the documents and, where necessary, a power of attorney. Some procedures do, however, require the parties to attend in person, for example reconciliation attempts in a divorce. We tell you from the outset which steps require your presence.
Other practice areas for residents of Rabat: Business and company law, Administrative law, Real estate and land law, Divorce and family law, Employment law, Debt recovery, Criminal law, Estates and inheritance and Accidents and compensation.
Moroccans abroad and international matters, elsewhere in and around Rabat: Hay Riad, Agdal, 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.