Terminating a Marriage Contract in Kuwait

Not all marriages work. Regardless of your citizenship, you cannot hide the fact that some people aren’t compatible with each other, even after a marriage ceremony has been done. The way how a marriage is done is almost the same with the process of getting a divorce—it all needs to be legally done!

In Kuwait, there are processes that needs to be followed in case a husband and a wife want to terminate their marriage contract. As a first step, they must undergo a counseling to be able to determine if there is a need for relationship saving. In the event when things cannot be reconciled anymore, the Ministry of Justice, in accordance with to State and Islamic Laws, requires a Kuwaiti and non-Kuwaiti citizen to do certain processes to legally terminate their marriage contract. Because we care about your relationship status, here’s what you need to do.

HOW TO GET A DIVORCE

Application for Marriage Contract Termination

After the legal counseling, you must provide the following requirements:

  • National certificate or Civil ID of the Kuwaiti applicant
  • Valid passport of the non Kuwaiti applicant
  • Personal identification and a letter from the Executive Committee for illegal residents
  • Documents to determine the heirs for widowed applicants
  • A letter from the Public Institution of Social Security if the husband is unemployed, retired, dealer, or student.
  • A marriage permit from the employer if the husband is in military.
  • For divorcees, a contract of divorce is needed.
  • Special power of attorney

After obtaining the required documents, follow the procedures below:

  1. Submit the requirements to the Authentication Office in Ahmadi Court Complex or Riggai Court Complex.
  2. Fill out the service application form on site.
  3. Pay a fee totaling KD 7—KD 6 for the visiting court representative and KD 1 as a foxed fee.

The application procedure is simple, but keep in mind that when this has be done, it cannot be undone. In case you are wondering why a legal counsel is required, a marriage contract termination of a Kuwaiti and non Kuwaiti is sensitive in Kuwait. Even the situation of the children involved are being considered in this case. In fact, if there is proved to be a child abuse, the case will go to court first before processing the divorce application.  So before you decide to end your marriage, ensure that you are prepared.

 

 

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