Q: Good morning Sir, I have filed an execution for temporary maintenance, the notice sent has been returned. Now, I skipped time to resend notice. Meanwhile, the final judgement has been ordered. How will I get my maintenance? Do I need to take any step or just to wait if he pays or not?

Q: I have got an order on temporary maintenance before one month in Dubai family court. Until now, I have not received money from my husband. What are the steps to be taken? Please advise.

Q: I am an Indian citizen residing in Dubai since 2010 post my marriage which took place in India. I have a 6-year old daughter. I and my husband have mutually agreed to get divorced. I want to know the things which I am eligible to receive from my husband by default. I want help.

Q: Hi Hari, I have just gone through a divorce and my ex-wife has filed for execution. The document received from the court states to pay accommodation money full in advance, is this normal? She forwarded me the document and I haven't received anything directly from the court. I have only been informed prior to two days before the execution date. Which leaves me without any option as the letter states failure to pay court can take legal action. The document only speaks about one-time payment and does not include any monthly payments that need to be made for children's maintenance, electricity bill or school fees. My next question is that if she takes the full amount of accommodation money and stays with her family, is that legal? As it impacts the quality of life of my children plus the amount ordered by the court for accommodation is used for personal enjoyment or expenses. What legal options I do have? Regards, M.

Q: Dear Lawyers, I won a maintenance case against my husband and initiated an execution case. I requested the Honorable Judge to write a letter to my husband's employer, obliging them to seize 25% of my husband's salary. The judge agreed. Q1: Does the seizure include 25% of my husband's allowances, bonuses, and commissions, or only 25% of his basic salary? Q2: The judge issued a letter, and I received a copy by email. Does the court also send the letter directly to my husband's employer, or am I supposed to forward it to them?

Q: Dear Respected Lawyers, I kindly seek your assistance regarding a legal matter I initiated in August 2024, in which I filed for child support and alimony. Since then, we have been through extensive court proceedings, and throughout this time, I have not received any financial support for my children. The First Instance Court ruled in my favor, ordering my ex-husband to pay both alimony and child support. However, rather than complying, he filed an appeal, which appeared to be a tactic to delay fulfilling his obligations. The final appeal decision has now been issued, once again confirming that he must pay according to the law. In light of this, I urgently need your guidance on how to proceed with enforcing this ruling, so that my children can finally receive the financial support they are legally entitled to. I have already submitted an enforcement application at a typing center, but it has been a while now.

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.

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.

UAE Personal Status Law (also known as Personal Affairs Law) governs marriage, divorce, inheritance and other personal affairs in the United Arab Emirates. The law equally applies to citizens of the UAE and non-citizens unless one of them asks for the application of his home country law.