What is khula divorce and how does a wife get it in the UAE?

Khul' (khula) is a route in the UAE's Sharia-based personal status framework by which a wife can obtain a divorce even where the husband does not initiate it, typically by requesting dissolution and often agreeing to forgo certain financial entitlements, such as the deferred dowry. The case is registered at the personal status court and passes through the Family Guidance / reconciliation stage before the court addresses the divorce and connected issues such as custody. Khul' applies within the Muslim track; non-Muslim residents use the civil route, which can allow no-fault divorce. Financial consequences can be significant, so get advice before agreeing terms. Full step-by-step guide: Khula divorce in the UAE.