Woman Files for Divorce After Husband’s Prolonged Disappearance

A Saudi personal affairs court in Jeddah has granted a divorce to a woman whose husband went missing six years ago. According to the lawsuit, the man left the house to shop and never returned, leaving his wife to care for their five children.

The woman told the court that she had lost hope of her husband returning and was struggling to cope with the challenges of raising her children alone. Her legal action aimed to secure her future and address the hardships caused by her husband’s prolonged absence.

Evidence Supporting the Divorce Case

Police Reports and Family Testimonies Confirm Husband’s Absence

The woman presented substantial evidence to support her claim, including:

• A police report stating her husband disappeared in Jeddah while shopping and had not been found.

• Testimonies from two family members of the husband, who confirmed his long absence and acknowledged that the wife had been living alone without financial or emotional support.

The court reviewed this evidence and considered the emotional and practical harm caused to the woman and her children.

Court Ruling and Appeals Process

Marriage Annulled and Legal Follow-Up Implemented

Based on the presented evidence, the court annulled the marriage, citing the husband’s unexplained disappearance as a valid reason for divorce under Saudi personal status laws. The decision was later upheld by an appeals court.

The court instructed all government entities to ensure the verdict was implemented through legal means. A week ago, the woman received official documentation confirming the annulment of her marriage, bringing closure to a six-year ordeal.