Sharjah Court Rejects Woman’s Divorce Plea Based on WhatsApp Insults

A Sharjah woman has lost her attempt to secure a divorce on grounds of harm after alleging that her husband verbally abused her and sent insulting messages on WhatsApp.

 

Court documents revealed that the woman told the Sharjah Personal Status Court her marriage began harmoniously but later deteriorated due to repeated disputes and verbal abuse. She claimed her husband stopped providing financial support for her and their child and used offensive language both in person and over messaging apps.

 

To support her claims, she submitted screenshots of WhatsApp messages, saying the relationship had become intolerable. She sought a divorce, alimony, and financial support for housing, domestic help, and her child’s schooling and transport.

 

However, the court of first instance rejected her divorce petition, finding that the evidence was insufficient to establish harm. It nonetheless ordered the husband to pay Dh1,000 per month toward the child’s living, clothing, housing, and medical expenses, as well as Dh500 monthly for transport and school fees.

 

The woman appealed, arguing that the digital messages were enough proof of her suffering. The appellate court dismissed the appeal, ruling that electronic correspondence alone could not be treated as conclusive evidence without corroborating testimony or official documentation.

 

The court noted that occasional arguments and verbal insults between spouses do not amount to the kind of severe harm that warrants divorce, particularly where children are involved.

 

“Separation between spouses is granted only when the harm is proven to be real and substantial, making marital life impossible to continue,” the judgment said.

 

The ruling upheld the lower court’s verdict, maintaining custody arrangements and child support payments while denying the wife’s request for divorce and other financial claims.

 

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