Legal Question in Family Law in Lebanon

Dear Sir,

Allow us first to whish you the best of luck in your near marriage.

As to answer your questions, in case of divorce, the real estate properties would be subject to the laws of their location. If your properties are located in Lebanon, they would be submitted to the regime of separation of goods, meaning that your wife would not take anything from them. The same goes to your personal bank accounts.

As for the damages, they would be entitled to her shoud she prouves that you were responsible of the divorce. In such case the Court will assess the real and moral damages, an grant them to your wife.

As for registering a civil or religious marriage, it is to be noted that the orthodox Church has simple rules, however it is much advisable to register the civil marriage, as in case of litigation the civil Courts would look at it instead of the preastes who most of the time are complicated people and out of any control.

Should you need any further details please do not hesitate to refer your query to this email address: [email protected]