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1. Meetings were held in 2016 and 2017 to discuss a mechanism for family guidance and looking into the number of les reviewed daily. It was agreed that each family counselor shall look into 8 les per day.
2. The receipt of exceptional cases was assigned to the head of the session management unit, provided that each counselor shall receive no more than 2 exceptional les, resulting in lower mental stress for counselors. The outcome was clearly more reconciliations and less referrals to courts.
3. The number of les treated at the Family Reconciliation Center in 2016 was 6,549. The settlement rate was 72.5% and referrals were 27.5%.
4. The number of les treated at the Family Reconciliation Center in 2017 was 6,954. The settlement rate was 76.2% and referrals were 23.8%.
5. The number of les treated at the Family Reconciliation Center in 2018 was 7,744. The settlement rate was 76.1% and referrals were 24.1%.
6. The Family Reconciliation Section is competent to look into marital cases (Muslims, non-Muslims) and family cases (Muslims and non-Muslims).
7. The total settlements was 5,238 in 5,205 ,2016 in 2017 and 5,811 and 2018.
8. It was agreed that no absentia divorce testimony shall be issued without the attendance of both parties of the con ict, resulting in personal attendance and increased reconciliation between parties.
9. It was agreed that the standard in the les before the family counselor to be deliberated for a month, and on exceptional cases, the counselor can refer the situation to the judiciary with a statement of reasons so that the Section can identify these reasons with a vision and a mechanism to overcome these obstacles, leading to increased reconciliation and family stability.
10. The electronic le management system has been activated by 100%, as well as the conclusion of family agreements by 100% and communication with the Translators Division directly under the title of video and audio interpretation. This has led to a reduction in the waiting period, better management of sessions, more time for each case and the utilization of all technologies towards reconciliation.
11. The Fiqh of Priorities was put in force by the Family Reconciliation Center, prioritizing the foundations of life necessary for each case, leading to higher reconciliation rates.s
ANNUAL REPORT - DUBAI COURTS
Information and statistics on the Family Guidance and Reconciliation Center
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