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11 available 11 • View allVisa status of the wife after divorcing her sponsoring husband
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Q: What would be my visa status after divorcing my husband in Dubai?
Since I am on his visa he says that I can continue to remain on his visa, but he got me into this country with our marriage certificate from India under the Special Marriage Act.
Thank you.

Mar 17, 2018
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Visa and residency
5
Q: Can my husband take me off his visa, without asking my permission, while we are still married?

Feb 29, 2016
1658
Possibility of a divorce and custody case after leaving the UAE
3
Q: I'm Jordanian and my wife as well. We have a daughter who's 1 year and 6 months old.
My visa got cancelled as well my daughter's and I asked my wife to come back to Jordan but she refused and kept my daughter and hid her passport. I'm now in Jordan.
Can she file a divorce case against me even if I'm not in the UAE anymore?

Mar 15, 2019
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What to do is case of domestic violence and status of visa
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Q: I'm pregnant French-Moroccan who's facing domestic violence, still not physical but verbal and psychological abuse and assaults on a daily basis with threats.
I'm under a spousal visa and want to go back to my home country to deliver. I'm afraid my husband will cancel my visa while I'm away and that I will not be able to come back after delivery.
What do you think I should do?
Thank you very much

Jul 15, 2020
622
Filing divorce for expatriates and transferring to work visa

0
Q: I am a British expatriate living and working in the UAE. Unfortunately, my marriage to my husband has broken down and we want to separate and divorce.
We have a 14-year-old daughter. I work full time but I am on my husband's visa, I’m not sure if I can be put into my work's visa and get housing.
I am really worried that I will end up having to leave the UAE and my daughter. Can I please get some advice on my legal rights. I just don’t know who to ask for advice and help.
Thank you


Jul 29, 2020
556
Changing a personal sponsor visa of a family member to a company visa
1
Q: Can a person change a (personal) sponsor visa of his family member to any company visa without NOC, cancellation, and knowledge of the personal sponsor?
What are the consequences/penalty if it is done?
Thanks!

May 26, 2021
431
How to cancel husband sponsorship during ongoing divorce case to take job offer?


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Q: Hello,
My divorce case is ongoing in the UAE court. I am still on my ex-husband's sponsorship and he is refusing to cancel my visa.
I am getting job offers and in order for me to take up a job or join, I need to be on a company visa.
What can I do when my ex is not cancelling my visa?
And he is not ready to give NOC.



Dec 17, 2022
732
The consequences of canceling wife's visa after divorce


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Q: Hi sir/madam,
I was married and before divorce, my wife did her visa under my name (that I'm her sponsor). 8 months passed since we got divorced and she is still under my visa.
If I will cancel her visa, what will happen?
Who will pay fees if she will overstay?
Currently, she is not working.



Nov 24, 2021
2910
What happens to the wife if the sponsoring husband refuses to renew her visa?
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Q: Hi.
My spouse sent me to Pakistan and my residency got expired. I came back here on a visit visa and I am living in his house.
Now he threatens not to take me under his sponsorship and neither wants to divorce.
What will happen when my visit visa expires?

Dec 14, 2021
880
How to get a residence visa in the UAE after getting divorce and cancelling my visa?

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Q: I got a residence visa followed by an Emirates ID after getting married to my husband who was already living in Abu Dhabi.
Afterward, the marriage didn't work out, unfortunately. I filed a khula case in Pakistan and got divorced. Now, I wanted to know what would be my UAE residence visa status.
Will I get a visa extension?
Or how can I substitute the sponsor on my Emirates ID?
Can I obtain a visa independently if I want to continue living in UAE?


Feb 23, 2023
228
Dubai spouse visa canceled: Can I return and what if husband won't let me in?




4
Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
My husband canceled my spouse visa without my knowledge.
Can I get back to Dubai?
What actions can I take if he will not accept me in his house?





Sep 19, 2023
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Laws & Regulations
1 available 1 • View allFederal Law No. (28) of 2005 On Personal Status 24
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.
Nov 19, 2005
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I have a cheque for AED 800,000, and it has bounced. The owner of the corporate has asked for a month to pay back. However, I am worried he will leave the country and not honour his obligation.
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