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The rights of the wife for maintenance and residency after divorce
Hi,
I am living in the UAE with my husband. (We're married Islamically). We moved to the UAE for a job opportunity for him and I followed, giving up my career.
We have been separated for 4 months but still living together in separate rooms. The plan was to try to work on ourselves and move forward.
When we first moved to the UAE, it was challenging for me to find an opportunity in my studied field and I went into another profession. I have recently put in my notice at my job for the betterment of what's left of my marriage.
I planned to find another job in the coming months. Two months ago I found out that my husband cheated and has been involved with another woman.
As I am under his sponsorship (residency), do I have rights in the UAE should we get divorced?
That is to stay, look for another job or for him to pay a sort of maintenance to me until I find another job?
Hi there,
Certainly, you can claim for maintenance after divorce but as far as your stay/sponsored visa is concerned - that will be no more valid.
But what you will get is some grace period and on top, you can come back to the UAE anytime on short/long term visit visa as well.
For detailed discussion please feel free to reach me directly on 0523782456.
Thanks,
S
