Family & personal status

Family questions under Egyptian law, answered with care and sources.

Research and written opinions on Egyptian family and personal-status law, for family lawyers abroad and for people living outside Egypt. Family court cases are introduced to a specialist.

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How every matter starts
  1. Your enquiry
  2. A free call, up to 30 minutes
  3. A written quote
  4. Engagement letter
  5. Payment by bank transfer
  6. Work starts

The rules depend on the facts

Religion, nationality and where a marriage took place can change the answer, so we pin these down first.

For your lawyer abroad

A sourced note your family lawyer can use in proceedings outside Egypt.

Court cases: a clear route

If you need a family case in Egypt, we introduce you to a specialist.

Services in this area

What you can ask us to do.

Every matter starts with a free call. Each service shows the first paid step, what the quote depends on and what is not included.

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Family and personal-status research

A defined Egyptian family or personal-status question explained, with sources.

You receive

  • A sourced note or opinion on the question
  • Analysis of documents and their legal effect
  • The assumptions made, and any further information needed
First paid step
Pinning down the question, the facts and how the answer will be used
What the quote depends on
The question, the facts and the documents to analyse
Who does the work
Mahmoud leads; the team in Egypt handles steps on the ground.

Not included

  • Family court cases in Egypt: we introduce a specialist
  • A second charge for the same research under another service

Situations

Which sounds like yours?

How it works

Clear steps, each quoted before it starts.

  1. The question and factsIncluding nationalities, religion and where any marriage took place.
  2. Free call and quoteA written quote for the note or opinion.
  3. Research and writingSourced, in English or Arabic.
  4. The next routeIf a court case is needed, an introduction to a specialist.

What we need

What to have ready.

  • The question
  • Nationalities, religion and where any marriage took place
  • Relevant documents, such as certificates or judgments
  • How the answer will be used

No documents yet

Don't send documents with your first message. If they are needed, you will get a secure link.

Questions

Asked before starting.

Do you handle family court cases in Egypt?

Not at present. We give research and opinions, and introduce you to a specialist for court cases.

Is the answer the same for everyone?

No. Egyptian personal-status rules can differ by religion and nationality, which is why the facts come first.

Can this be used in court abroad?

A note or opinion can inform your lawyer. If the court needs formal evidence of Egyptian law, an expert report is the right format.