Women's Rights in Saudi Family Law

Saudi family law guarantees women many important rights that protect them in various life stages according to Islamic Sharia and local regulations.

These rights include a woman's right to freely choose her life partner, her right to dowry and full support, and her right to custody and guardianship of children.

In the field of inheritance, the law guarantees women their right to inheritance according to Islamic Sharia, considering Quranic texts and Sharia rulings.

It also guarantees her right to divorce in legally specified cases such as khula or divorce for harm.

The law protects women from domestic violence and guarantees them the right to obtain legal protection and psychological and social assistance when needed.

It also guarantees them the right to work, education, and participation in public life.

Other rights include a woman's right to obtain free legal assistance in family cases, her right to obtain temporary support during divorce proceedings, and her right to obtain appropriate compensation in case of arbitrary divorce.