How can my kids learn about their father's condition without contacting his family?

Hello,

Since there’s been no response from his side of the family and there were recent court issues about guardianship, here’s what we suggest:

1. Your rights as a guardian:

If the court has given you custody or guardianship, you have the right to act in your children’s best interest. This includes trying to make sure they can visit or at least know about their father’s health.

2. Contacting the hospital directly:

If you know which hospital he’s in, you can try calling them. Let them know you’re the mother of his children and you’re not asking for private medical details; just if it’s possible for the kids to visit or pass a message. In many cases, hospitals understand this and try to help in some way.

3. Keep a personal note of your efforts:

It’s okay to keep a record of your daughter’s calls or any messages that were sent, just for your own reference. In the UAE, that’s completely fine, as long as you’re not secretly recording or sharing private info without permission.

4. We can help legally if needed:

If things don’t get better and the children are still being kept in the dark, we can support you in taking legal action. We can file a request to the court asking for the kids to be allowed to visit or get updates. The court usually puts the children’s well-being first in situations like this.

Let us know how you’d like to move forward — we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Warm regards,

Greetings,

Given the sensitivity of the situation and to avoid any further escalation, it is advisable to submit an urgent request to the Personal Status Court or Juvenile Court, asking to allow the children to receive updates on their father's health condition, for their emotional well-being.

You may also request that a neutral third party (such as a social worker or lawyer) be assigned to obtain this information on their behalf.

If child support payments have not been received, you can include this matter in the same request and ask the court to take the necessary action, while emphasizing that the children simply want reassurance about their father’s condition, with no intention of escalating the family dispute.

Best Regards,

Good morning,

Thank you for reaching out. I’m very sorry to hear about what you and your children are going through.

Given that you have legal custody and the children have not been able to get any information from the father's family, you have the right to take appropriate legal steps to protect their emotional well-being.

To avoid direct contact with the other family and prevent further escalation, you may:

Submit a formal request to the Personal Status Court asking for access to medical information about the father and permission for the children to visit him, if possible.

If you know where the father is hospitalized, and you can present proof of custody, the hospital may cooperate by providing limited information in the children’s interest.

Alternatively, we can assist in preparing a petition to the court to request supervised visitation or official updates on the father's condition, based on your role as the legal guardian.

Please let me know if you would like our office to assist in drafting and submitting the necessary documents. We are here to support you and your children during this difficult time.

Warm regards,

Mohammed Salah

Legal Consultant

Dear Client,

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns during this difficult time. I understand how challenging this situation must be for you and your children.

To help your children stay informed about their father’s condition while minimizing direct contact with the other family members, I recommend the following steps:

1. Contact the Hospital:

You may reach out directly to the hospital where your husband is receiving care. Request to speak with the patient liaison or social worker who can provide updates and assist with facilitating communication or visits, subject to hospital policies and patient privacy regulations.

2. Legal Support:

Given the ongoing guardianship issues, it would be advisable to consult your lawyer regarding your rights to access information about your husband’s condition and to arrange visits for your children.

Your lawyer can also assist in formally requesting information from the hospital or the other family members, which may help avoid further escalation.

3. Mediation:

If communication with the other family remains difficult, involving a court-appointed mediator or family counselor might help facilitate information sharing in the best interests of your children.

4. Emotional Support:

Please consider seeking counseling support for your children to help them cope with the emotional impact of this situation.

Please keep a record of all your attempts to obtain information or communicate, as this may be useful if the matter needs to be addressed further in court.

If you would like, I can assist you in drafting formal communications or provide further guidance as needed.

Wishing you and your children strength during this challenging time.

Best regards,

Dear questioner,

Review the existing court order regarding guardianship and determine if it contains any provisions for communication about the father's health, visitation rights, or information sharing in such circumstances.

If the current order doesn't explicitly cover this, or if the other family side is violating implied rights, file an urgent motion with the court.

This motion would seek a specific order compelling the paternal family or the hospital to provide information about the father's condition to you, as the mother and legal guardian of the children, for the children's benefit.

Good morning,

Thank you for reaching out!

Given the sensitive nature of the situation and the prior court proceedings regarding guardianship, you may have legal grounds to request official information about the father's medical condition, especially as it directly concerns the emotional well-being of the children.

We recommend filing a legal application through the court to obtain access to such information without direct contact with the other family, thus minimizing the risk of further escalation.

To proceed effectively, we suggest booking a consultation or issuing a power of attorney to our office so we can assist you with the legal steps required.

Contact Future Vision for Advocacy and Legal Consultancy to protect your children's rights and find a peaceful legal solution.

Submit an urgent request to the Sharia Court for a medical update through official channels.

Or, refer directly to the hospital, acting as the custodian or legal guardian of the children, to request an official statement.

If these methods fail, you can authorize a lawyer or mediator to communicate on your behalf in an official and non-confrontational manner.

For assistance, please contact us via phone or WhatsApp at [-------------].

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concern!

I truly understand how emotionally difficult this situation must be for you and the children.

Under UAE Personal Status Law, both parents retain rights and responsibilities toward their children even after divorce.

When a parent is hospitalized or incapacitated, the children, especially minors, have a fundamental right to know about their parent’s condition and to maintain contact.

Denial of such communication may, depending on the facts, amount to a violation of the children’s emotional and psychological rights, especially if there is a prior guardianship or visitation arrangement in place.

Given that the father is critically ill and unable to communicate, and the family is not cooperating, there are legal steps we can initiate to protect your children's rights. This may include filing an urgent request before the Personal Status Court seeking judicial permission or intervention to either:

- Visit the father in the hospital, and

- Appoint a neutral medical or social worker to provide verified updates, or ensure supervised communication if needed.

We can tailor the approach to avoid direct confrontation while still legally safeguarding the children’s rights.

I’d be happy to assist you with this matter and represent your interests before the Court to ensure your children’s emotional needs are protected without escalating the existing family issues.

Please feel free to contact me directly on WhatsApp or phone at [-------------] so we can discuss your situation in detail and start the appropriate legal process.

Warm regards,

Suhail Rana