Siraj & Elhusseny Law Firm and Legal Consultancy provides legal advice and representation in family and personal status matters, mindful of the particular nature of these files and the precision and confidentiality they demand in dealing with the related facts, documents and procedures. The practice covers cases and matters relating to marriage, divorce, financial and family rights, custody and visitation, as well as inheritance and estates, depending on the nature of each file. The firm handles personal status cases by studying the facts and documents, determining the legal position and the available options, and then taking the appropriate action and representing clients before the competent authorities and courts, according to the nature of each case.

A Legal Approach That Respects the Nature of Family Matters

Personal status disputes differ from many other types of disputes because they involve family relationships and financial and personal rights, and may directly affect members of the family. The firm therefore handles these files with a high degree of privacy and precision, assessing each party's legal position, explaining the available procedures and options, and working to choose the appropriate legal course according to the circumstances of each case.

Scope of Practice

01
Inheritance and Estates

The firm provides legal support in inheritance and estate matters, including partition and related disputes, depending on the nature of each file. Our work on these matters begins with reviewing the documents and rights relating to the estate, and then determining the legal framework and the procedures required in the case.

02
Court Representation

The firm represents its clients in personal status disputes before the courts and competent authorities, preparing and pursuing the related lawsuits, submissions, requests and procedures at every stage of the dispute.

03
Settlements in Personal Status Disputes

Some disputes may be capable of settlement, depending on their nature and the circumstances of the parties. In such cases, the firm explores the possibility of reaching a legal settlement that clearly sets out rights and obligations, and prepares or reviews the necessary agreements or documents according to the nature of each case.

04
Divorce, Judicial Divorce and Khula

The firm provides advice and legal representation in matters and lawsuits relating to divorce, judicial divorce and khula, as the case may be, studying the facts and documents and determining the appropriate legal procedures for each case.

05
Alimony and Family-Related Financial Rights

The firm's practice covers lawsuits and matters relating to alimony and maintenance and other financial rights arising from the family relationship, reviewing the documents and facts and determining the appropriate claims and procedures according to the nature of the dispute.

06
Custody, Visitation and Child-Related Matters

The firm handles matters and lawsuits relating to custody, visitation and other child-related issues in accordance with the law, mindful of the sensitive nature of these files and the precision they require in procedure and legal representation.

How We Handle Personal Status Matters

  • Studying the Facts and Documents: Each engagement begins with understanding the nature of the relationship and the dispute, and reviewing the documents and facts that affect the legal position.
  • Determining the Legal Position and Available Options: We assess the rights, obligations and possible procedures, and explain the legal routes available according to the nature of each file.
  • Seeking Settlement Where Appropriate: Where the nature of the matter allows, we assess the possibility of a settlement and put it on a sound legal footing that preserves the parties' rights.
  • Representation and Follow-up: When litigation is needed, the specialized team prepares and pursues the proceedings and represents the client before the courts and competent authorities.