What Is the Responsible Entity for Marriage and Divorce Cases in the Kingdom?

The responsible entity for marriage and divorce cases in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the Ministry of Justice, represented by the Family Law Courts. These courts have jurisdiction to hear matters like recording marriage, divorce, khul', marriage annulment, divorce revocation, child custody, alimony, and visitation.

The Ministry of Justice allows these procedures to be completed through its online portal, 'Najiz' which enables users to complete all marriage contract procedures electronically. Beneficiaries can register their details and marriage contract information, then schedule an appointment with a marriage official to finalize and document the marriage electronically, without beneficiary attendance to the court. The 'Najiz' portal also provides an online service that allows beneficiaries to submit a 'Divorce Verification' request to the settlement circuits.