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The Custody and Visitation Agreement is a crucial legal document used in the United Arab Emirates when parents separate or divorce and need to formalize arrangements regarding their children's care. This agreement must comply with UAE Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 (Personal Status Law) and Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 (Wadeema's Law), while adhering to Sharia principles. It covers comprehensive details about physical custody, legal custody, visitation rights, financial responsibilities, and decision-making authority. The document is typically prepared following mediation or court proceedings and can be either court-ordered or mutually agreed upon by the parties. It includes specific provisions for communication, travel arrangements, and dispute resolution mechanisms, all structured to protect the child's best interests under UAE law. The agreement can be modified as circumstances change, subject to court approval.

1. Parties: Identification of both parents and the child(ren), including full legal names, Emirates ID numbers, and contact details

2. Background: Brief history of the parents' relationship status, existing court orders (if any), and the purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions: Key terms used in the agreement including 'custody', 'guardianship', 'visitation rights', and other relevant legal terminology

4. Legal Custody and Decision Making: Specification of joint or sole legal custody arrangements and how major decisions regarding education, healthcare, and religious upbringing will be made

5. Physical Custody Arrangements: Details of where the child(ren) will primarily reside and the time-sharing arrangement between parents

6. Visitation Schedule: Detailed regular visitation schedule including weekdays, weekends, and school holidays

7. Holiday and Special Occasions Schedule: Specific arrangements for religious holidays, national holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions

8. Communication Rights: Rules regarding telephone, video calls, and other forms of communication between the non-custodial parent and child(ren)

9. Travel and Passport Arrangements: Procedures for international travel, passport custody, and required notifications/permissions

10. Child Support and Financial Responsibilities: Financial arrangements for the child(ren)'s maintenance, education, healthcare, and other expenses

11. Modification and Review: Procedures for reviewing and modifying the agreement as circumstances change

12. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving disagreements, including mediation requirements before court intervention

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation that the agreement is governed by UAE law and specification of jurisdiction for dispute resolution