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3 available 3 • View allWhat are the requirements with the personal status court if a custody agreement is proposed?
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Q: Please be informed that the first instance court provided the sole custody of the child to the father.
Currently, there is an ongoing Personal Status and inheritance appeal, and the case is reserved for judgment, and only a few days are left.
We are non-Muslim expats. However, the mother is proposing mutual agreements.
1. Sole custody provided to the mother with limited visitation rights to the father upon mutual agreement.
2. Joint custody - where in mother will sponsor the visa and shared expenses. Such an agreement is possible at this stage through a digital identity channel.
Will it be allowed to be submitted to the court and acknowledged in front of the Judge?
Is it recommended, considering the best interest of the child?
What are the rights of the father in case of an agreement, if a sole custody or a joint custody agreement is made between both parties?
Kindly advise.
Aug 19, 2025
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I got limited supervised visits for my kids befor divorce and I want increased visitation. What to do?




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Q: Last year, I filed an urgent petition for child visitation in Abu Dhabi Court before the divorce, when my wife left home.
The divorce was then finalized 6 months later & for the past 15 months, I’ve had limited supervised visits of 6 hours every Saturday.
I'm now seeking increased visitation (may be 2-3 days), including overnights, given my consistent payment of child alimony and the strong emotional bond I share with my child.
As per Federal Law No. 41 of 2024, Article 121, Clause 1, the other parent may request overnight visitation, and if there's no mutual agreement, the court will decide based on the child's best interests.
I need to know whether I should file a petition, order a case, or an FIC case to request expanded visitation rights. (I understand that both types of cases go through the FG procedure).
Jun 30, 2025
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How can I modify the custody agreement and enforce my parental rights?


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Q: As-Salaam-Alaikum everyone,
Please advise me on where I can find an affordable family lawyer. I'm only earning less than 5k AED monthly.
I really want to apply for modification of the agreement for my 3-year-old daughter, but my ex-wife is not responding or cooperating, assuming she wants to retain the current agreement for 3 hours per week.
I want to enforce my role as a guardian of my child and modify the agreement for more time and to be more included in the decision-making for her well-being.
May 12, 2025
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2 available 2 • View allCustody & Guardianship in the UAE 4
An interview-format article covering the topic of custody and guardianship in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
May 6, 2021
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UAE Personal Status Law 2024: Key Reforms for Muslim and Civil Families 0
In a landmark move, the UAE has enacted Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024, ushering in major reforms to personal status law for Muslim residents. These changes reflect a modernized approach to family matters, civil marriage, and women's rights, while staying rooted in Islamic principles.
May 15, 2025
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Laws & Regulations
1 available 1 • View allFederal Decree-Law No. (41) of 2024 On the Issuance of the Personal Status Law 1
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (41) of 2024 On the Issuance of the Personal Status Law, known as the "New Personal Status Law", governs the laws of personal status in the United Arab Emirates. The New Law of Personal Status repeals the previous UAE Law of Personal Status (Federal Law No. (28) of 2005 on Personal Status).
Oct 1, 2024
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We are forming a joint venture involving multiple investors and need a shareholders agreement 0
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My bank accounts were blocked in the execution of cheque criminal cases. How to unblock them? 0
I urgently need legal assistance in Dubai.
I'm facing multiple execution cases, a criminal complaint for a bounced cheque, and several personal debts under agreements. The total amount is around AED 500,000.
Due to execution orders, my UAE bank accounts are blocked, some with negative balances from cheque enforcement, making it impossible to use them for settlements.
I do have international accounts and can withdraw up to AED 35,000 per day, of which I am ready to allocate AED 30,000 daily for settlements and legal fees.
I am looking for a licensed lawyer or firm that can represent me in all these cases, negotiate with creditors, assist in making payments (either via courts, banks, or through your office), and provide a clear roadmap to resolve everything.
I also need guidance on how long banks will take to unblock accounts and clear negative balances after settlement.
If I pay the bank directly, will the accounts be immediately restored and cases closed? Please share your fee estimate.
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The bank is not lifting my travel ban despite my fulfillment of the settlement agreement. What to do? 0
Good day,
I am writing to respectfully seek your assistance regarding the lifting of my travel ban. I have been following up with the bank for over two months and, as instructed, filed a court petition, which is still pending.
As per Clause 4 of the signed settlement agreement, the travel ban should be lifted after six consecutive salary transfers and payments, along with submission of an employment letter or salary certificate.
I provided the bank with my employment letter and an official company email confirming the salary transfer issue due to a company labor dispute.
Despite this, and after making consistent EMI payments for two years, I am now being asked for documents not included in the agreement, such as a new labor contract, salary transfer letter, and six-month bank statements.
I have now raised this matter with the Head of Collections and copied the CEO, and I kindly request your urgent assistance in resolving this issue as per the terms of the signed agreement.
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Legal advice needed on out-pass exit permit & spouse visa process 0
Subject:
Hello,
My name is M. R. F. Z., a Sri Lankan national currently in Dubai. I urgently require legal guidance regarding my immigration status and next steps. Briefly:
An out-pass was issued without my knowledge due to visa complications.
I need to exit the UAE on this out-pass and explore options to return on a visit visa, then adjust status to a spouse residence visa (by status change).
I am uncertain whether it is mandatory for me to fly back to Sri Lanka, or if I can exit to a nearby country such as Oman or another GCC country and re-enter for the spouse visa process.
Due to family circumstances, it is very difficult for me to travel to Sri Lanka at this time, so I would strongly prefer the nearest country option if legally possible.
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If so, what is your consultation fee and availability for an initial discussion?
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how can I appeal a judgment that I lost because my lawyer did not attend the hearing? 0
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One of my employee work with another company and was caught by CID, and they issued a 50k fine for me. Now I want to appeal again, please help me with proper guidance.
Two appeals were already made, but my lawyer didn't attend; he breached the trust. I can't afford that much, as I have not done anything wrong.
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Where should I make a complaint about cybercrime on an e-commerce website that took my money? 0
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My bank accounts were blocked in the execution of cheque criminal cases. How to unblock them? 0
I urgently need legal assistance in Dubai.
I'm facing multiple execution cases, a criminal complaint for a bounced cheque, and several personal debts under agreements. The total amount is around AED 500,000.
Due to execution orders, my UAE bank accounts are blocked, some with negative balances from cheque enforcement, making it impossible to use them for settlements.
I do have international accounts and can withdraw up to AED 35,000 per day, of which I am ready to allocate AED 30,000 daily for settlements and legal fees.
I am looking for a licensed lawyer or firm that can represent me in all these cases, negotiate with creditors, assist in making payments (either via courts, banks, or through your office), and provide a clear roadmap to resolve everything.
I also need guidance on how long banks will take to unblock accounts and clear negative balances after settlement.
If I pay the bank directly, will the accounts be immediately restored and cases closed? Please share your fee estimate.
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how can I appeal a judgment that I lost because my lawyer did not attend the hearing? 0
Hi,
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One of my employee work with another company and was caught by CID, and they issued a 50k fine for me. Now I want to appeal again, please help me with proper guidance.
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Where should I make a complaint about cybercrime on an e-commerce website that took my money? 0
Assalamu Alaikum, Sir,
Where should I make a complaint about cybercrime? (It's an e-commerce website, they have taken my money & now they have blocked my ID).
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Sep 11, 2025
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I have child custody case with my wife and she holds their passports preventing me to renew visas. What to do? 0
I have a child custody case with my wife. We are currently on separation pending divorce, and she has taken the children's passports, preventing me from renewing the children's UAE Visa.
Now they have 1 year overstay, and my employer has cancelled dependent benefits, including school fees. My wife works at the same school the children are enrolled in, and they are telling me I can not transfer the children based on the KHDA directive.
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Are the weekends included in the calculation of leave days if the company is using calendar days? 0
If an employee files a leave from Monday to Friday and will return on Monday, will the weekends be included in the count since the company is using calendar days?
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How can I close my free zone company if it has never been operational? 0
I opened my company in a free zone last year with a third-party agent (e-commerce). It was registered for corporate tax, and I got the visa and the Emirates ID, but the company hasn't been operational, and didn't get a bank account.
Now I got a notification that my trade license is expiring soon. I contacted a third party, and they quoted me 8,500 USD (AED 31,000) for renewal. I said, since I'm not in the UAE and not going to do any business in the UAE, I want to close it.
They quoted 9,000 USD (AED 33,000) for closing, with prices like "publications in newspaper" for 1,000 USD. I found their prices unreasonably high and wanted to proceed with another company that quoted the same process for AED 5,000.
I also contacted IFZA Freezone to ask how much it will cost to work with them directly, but I'm constantly being pushed by the free zone to work with an agent. I asked the agent for an NOC certificate, and they quoted it for 3,000 USD.
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Our construction business is merging with another firm. Can your law firm provide shareholders’ agreement? 0
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Can we stop deportation from the UAE after serving a sentence if we have a criminal case in our home country? 0
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Can the hospital force me to pay more money for emergency claiming that treatment exceeds insurance limit? 0
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I received a judgment for a criminal case that I did not know about. Should I appeal it? 0
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