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The Legal Divorce Agreement is a crucial document used in Saudi Arabia when spouses seek to formally end their marriage through legally recognized means. This agreement must be drafted in compliance with both Islamic Sharia principles and Saudi Arabia's Personal Status Law of 2022, making it distinct from divorce agreements in non-Islamic jurisdictions. The document serves multiple purposes: it officially terminates the marriage, establishes post-divorce rights and obligations, determines financial settlements, addresses child custody if applicable, and ensures proper division of assets. The agreement must be reviewed by religious authorities and authenticated by Saudi courts to be legally binding. It should be prepared with careful consideration of Islamic divorce procedures (whether Talaq, Khula, or Faskh) and must include specific provisions required under Saudi law, such as maintenance during the waiting period (Iddah) and proper documentation of all settlements.
