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4 available 4 • View allSeeking justice and stability for ex-wife and daughter after divorce


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Q: Hello,
I am in the UAE. I got divorced 2 months ago. I still live in the house of my ex-husband with my daughter who I got custody of.
He owes me money. The court ordered him to pay and the execution was approved. I pay the school expenses of my daughter as he was not paying. I spent 35000 for that as well as expenses for this year's school.
I don’t have money to move out and rent a place since he is not paying me anything. He moved his new wife in and is threatening and harassing me to get out.
Because I have no home and he has, he claims that he will keep my daughter and kick me out.
What should I do?
Jan 9, 2023
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Do I still need to pay court-ordered housing if my ex-wife refuses the house I rented?




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Q: Hello,
I have decided to rent a house for my ex-wife and my son (she has custody of him).
Now she is refusing to move into the house. Is there anything I can do?
Do I still have to pay for housing through the court, or will that stop?
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Jan 14, 2025
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How can you force your spouse to pay you alimony in the UAE?




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Q: How can you force your spouse to pay you alimony in the UAE when he committed adultery and I have two young kids?
I am a stay-at-home mother.
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Jan 4, 2023
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Is it legal for a landlord to cut DEWA before the rental court verdict?




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Q: Hello,
I was supposed to renew my rental contract in early February, but due to harassment and threats, we agreed in rental court that we would settle and move out.
Now, while awaiting the verdict, the landlord has gone ahead and canceled DEWA.
What can I do? Isn’t that illegal?
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Mar 7, 2025
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There are rights and obligations for both parties of the marriage contract arise as a result of divorce, which often disputed by the spouses. Here we will explain the due alimony and its types for the wife (divorced - widow) and children after divorce in accordance with the UAE Personal Status Law, Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 and its explanatory memorandum.
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Personal Status Law for Non-Muslim Foreigners in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi 8
A new civil personal status decree has been introduced in the emirate of Abu Dhabi by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi. This personal status decree will be applicable for non-Muslim foreigners based in Abu Dhabi in matters of marriage, divorce, Will, inheritance, and custody of children.
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Execution: The Graveyard of Judgments – Reality, Challenges, and Solutions 2
This article emphasizes that a court judgment in favor of a claimant is incomplete without successful execution. It explores the practical and legal challenges in enforcing judgments in the UAE, such as debtor evasion, lack of asset transparency, and procedural complexity, and offers strategic legal tools to overcome them. The article highlights the vital role of a skilled legal consultant in efficiently managing execution files and ensuring the actual recovery of rights.
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • View allLaw No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai 12
The provisions of this Law apply to real property leased out in the Emirate of Dubai, including vacant and agricultural lands, but excluding hotel establishments and real property provided by natural or legal persons as accommodation to their employees at no charge.
Nov 26, 2007
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Law No. (33) of 2008 Amending Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai 8
Provisions of this Law supersede articles (2), (3), (4), (9), (13), (14), (15), (25), (26), (29), and (36) of Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai.
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I had filed a case at RDC against my landlord as they had not responded to my legal notice for cancellation, and they had not officially renewed the contract for 2 years as well.
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My wife lost a divorce case for no harm and filed an appeal now. What can I do? 0
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