Sarah Mahmoud Al Farsi
Family Law Partner
Experience
12+ Years
Languages
Arabic, English, Tagalog
Bar Registration
Dubai Bar Registration No. 3287
Email
sarah@almousauaelaw.com
Phone
+971555502101
About Sarah Mahmoud Al Farsi
Sarah Mahmoud Al Farsi is a compassionate and highly skilled family lawyer who has dedicated her 12-year career to helping families navigate difficult legal transitions. She specializes in divorce, child custody, inheritance, and wills under both Sharia and civil law frameworks.
Sarah is one of the few lawyers in Dubai certified in both litigation and family mediation, allowing her to pursue amicable resolutions when possible while being fully prepared for court when necessary.
She has particular expertise in international family law matters involving cross-border custody disputes and enforcement of foreign family court judgments. Sarah speaks Tagalog, enabling her to serve Dubai large Filipino community effectively.
Sarah is one of the few lawyers in Dubai certified in both litigation and family mediation, allowing her to pursue amicable resolutions when possible while being fully prepared for court when necessary.
She has particular expertise in international family law matters involving cross-border custody disputes and enforcement of foreign family court judgments. Sarah speaks Tagalog, enabling her to serve Dubai large Filipino community effectively.
Education
LLB, University of Jordan
Diploma in Family Law, Dubai Judicial Institute
Certified Family Mediator, UAE Ministry of Justice
Diploma in Family Law, Dubai Judicial Institute
Certified Family Mediator, UAE Ministry of Justice
Practice Areas
Family Law
Divorce
Child Custody
Inheritance
Wills
Court Membership
Dubai Personal Status Court
Sharjah Personal Status Court
Abu Dhabi Family Court
DIFC Wills Service Centre
Sharjah Personal Status Court
Abu Dhabi Family Court
DIFC Wills Service Centre
Notable Cases
Secured full custody for a mother in a complex international custody dispute involving 3 jurisdictions.
Successfully challenged an unfair inheritance distribution, recovering AED 8 million for rightful heirs.
Negotiated an amicable divorce settlement saving a high-net-worth family from public litigation.
Successfully challenged an unfair inheritance distribution, recovering AED 8 million for rightful heirs.
Negotiated an amicable divorce settlement saving a high-net-worth family from public litigation.
Publications
Published: "Child Custody Laws in the UAE: A Comprehensive Guide" - Family Law Review 2023
Speaker at UAE Family Law Conference 2024
Speaker at UAE Family Law Conference 2024
Awards & Recognition
Best Family Lawyer - Women in Law Awards 2023
Excellence in Client Care - Dubai Legal Society 2022
Excellence in Client Care - Dubai Legal Society 2022
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