{
  "id": 6121601,
  "title": "Abu Dhabi launches charter to protect children's welfare after divorce",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/abu-dhabi-launches-charter-to-protect-childrens-welfare-after-divorce",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T09:25:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/07/abu-dhabi-launches-charter-to-protect-childrens-welfare-after-divorce/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi has introduced a comprehensive framework to safeguard children's welfare following a divorce. The Post-Separation Charter, titled \"Year of Family,\" was approved by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister. This charter aims to regulate parental relationships post-divorce, promote children's psychological and social stability, and prioritize their best interests.\n\nFollowing a separation, a family guidance counselor will present the charter to both parents, who can sign it in full or part. The charter emphasizes that parenthood continues beyond marriage dissolution and that parents must uphold their moral and legal duties towards their children.\n\nParents are mandated to collaborate in their children's moral and religious upbringing, education, healthcare, and behavioral guidance. They must communicate regarding significant matters concerning the child, such as education and medical treatment. The charter also outlines obligations towards each other, like refraining from disparaging remarks in front of the children and avoiding discussing the reasons for the divorce with the children.\n\nConflicts between parents will be addressed through amicable resolution or mediation by the Family Guidance Centre if necessary. This charter, grounded in the Federal Personal Status Law, establishes a framework for parents to agree on visitation schedules, overnight stays, travel arrangements for children, and financial arrangements. The primary objective is to shield children from parental conflict and maintain a stable, secure environment for their upbringing.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi has unveiled a major strategy to ensure parents put the wellbeing of their children first after divorce. A new charter has been established in an effort to regulate the relationship between parents during conflicts, promote children's psychological and social stability and champion their best interests. The Post-Separation Charter - Year of Family was approved by Sheikh Mansour bin…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Abu Dhabi launches charter to protect children's welfare after divorce",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/abu-dhabi-launches-charter-to-protect-childrens-welfare-after-divorce-6123149",
        "published": "2026-09-07T09:25:46.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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