Can I request maintenance from my husband even if he cancels our visas and sends us home?

Dear Questioner,

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your situation with us!

We understand the emotional and financial stress you’re experiencing, and please know that you are not alone.

Under UAE law, you and your children have clear rights to maintenance, housing, and protection, regardless of your employment status or visa situation.

We can absolutely assist you with pursuing:

- A request for separate housing and financial support;

- Legal steps to prevent unjust cancellation of your visa; and

- Ensuring your husband fulfils his legal obligations toward you and your children.

We will guide you through the legal process and support you in filing a case, even if you currently do not have the means to appoint a private lawyer.

Please share your contact details or let us know a convenient time for you to visit our office or receive a call.

We’re here to help you secure your rights and your children's rights.

Warm regards,

Mohammed Salah

Legal Consultant

Hello,

You can request maintenance and a separate residence if you are facing marital issues, especially if your husband is not providing for you or treating you fairly.

You can apply for alimony (maintenance) for yourself and your children through the UAE family courts. Given that you are not working and are focused on raising your daughter, your husband has a legal obligation to financially support you and your children, even if he plans to send you back to your home country.

Regarding your concerns about him potentially canceling your visa if he finds out you are planning to request maintenance, under UAE law, your visa status cannot be used as retaliation for legal matters like alimony.

If he does try to cancel your visa, you can still seek legal help from the court and request a residence visa extension or a new visa through the authorities, depending on your circumstances.

Additionally, the court can order him to provide maintenance even if you are living outside the UAE, so you can still receive financial support for your children.

Dear Inquirer,

Thank you for reaching out!

Under UAE law, a wife has the right to request separate housing, financial maintenance, and full support for her children, especially if she is not working and has been fully dedicated to the family. Emotional harm, including infidelity and neglect, can be grounds for legal action.

If your husband tries to cancel your visa, this does not cancel your legal rights. You can still claim maintenance and child support, even if you return to your home country, provided that you initiate the proper legal process in the UAE before leaving.

Since you're currently without financial support, you may be eligible for legal aid or assistance in filing your claim.

To protect yourself and your children, we strongly recommend that you book a consultation or authorize our legal team at Future Vision for Advocacy and Legal Consultancy to act on your behalf.

We are here to help.

You need to go to the Family Guidance Office and submit a request regarding the legal (Sharia) claims.

Dear Inquirer,

We are pleased to serve you and address your inquiries.

You can submit your application to the competent court for alimony for you and your daughter, as well as pregnancy and childbirth expenses.

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