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Dubai, UAE

Possibility of filing for divorce if the wife is outside the country

My husband and I are married for 11 years. We lived our life in Dubai till January 2019.

I moved back to Germany with our 3 kids. My husband wanted to follow us at the end of 2019. Now, he wants a divorce out of a sudden.

Can he proceed with the divorce in the UAE without me being present?

What are my rights and what can I expect in terms of child support and custody?

He had been married under the sharia law back in 2008.

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Mohamed Bakheet Advocates & Legal Consultants
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11 Jun 2019, 00:46

It is useful to know if you are Muslims?

Was marriage in the UAE?

Generally, we need to know some other details so please contact us to help you.

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Dr Amira Al Bastaki Advocates and Legal Consultants
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11 Jun 2019, 04:41

Please send us more details about your situation to the email or WhatsApp.

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Elnaggar & Partners
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11 Jun 2019, 06:45

Dear Questioner,

Yes, there is a possibility for your husband to file a divorce case without you being present in the UAE.

If you are aware that he had already filed the divorce case against you, I suggest you hire a lawyer to represent you in the divorce case and defend you and your children's rights.

If we can be of assistance, please contact me at rg@elnaggarlegal.com

Best regards,

Raluca Gatina

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