Q: Hello Sir, 2 yrs back I married an Indian guy who is living in Sharjah from 27yrs. After our marriage, I was living with him and his family. Due to domestic violence and mental harassment 3 months back he left me in India and get my passport with him. So, can I file a complaint against him in Sharjah police station and what will they do? Please advise me.

Q: Hi, I've been facing harassment from both my parents and I am 23 years old. I am not being treated as an adult whatsoever. They are causing mental and emotional issues. What can I do for the case of my freedom?

Q: An NRI man claimed that he was divorced and approached me and I'm a divorcee too. When he came down I came to know that he did not get his divorce when I questioned him. He forced for sex, infact raped, video taped it and threatened that would kill my son if i dont agree. Later I had to agree and then he married me and always threatened. Meanwhile during this time I also came to know that he had affairs with many women and cheated a few too. Currently he has affair with his colleague in his office. His sister and brother in law too initially lied that he was a divorcee and later whenever I went to their house they harrased me both physically and abused me badly. I don't have any support or anyone to save me. I'm scared that he would release the video which he took without my knowledge when he had sex with me and kill my son. He ran away to Dubai. I need justice. How can I get justice. He is in Dubai and works for Art Marine LLC. He lived with me in Dubai for 2 months and threatened me not to tell out.

Q: My husband physically abused me and I went to do a medical report. Do I have to open a criminal case against him or I can use the medical report only in Dubai Court?

Q: Hi, I'm a 21-year-old daughter of parents residing in the UAE. My father is extremely abusive, both verbally and physically. My parents have been married for 22 years, and it's been 19 years since we came to the UAE. My father has caused injuries to my mom and severely affected her mental and physical health. My father has been unemployed for over 10 years and my mother provides for the family. He has failed to educate me, protect me and my mother. He is extremely violent, and controlling and we have been living in fear, all our lives. Can I know the procedure to be done in case of domestic violence? And pls advise about the divorce procedures of the country.

Domestic violence is considered a serious issue prevalent globally, especially in the Arab world. Many Arab households and families experience verbal, physical, and emotional abuse, directed towards both wives and children. This form of violence is deemed a dangerous and widespread phenomenon, carrying numerous negative effects on both individuals and society, as we will explore in this article.

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.