Q: We separated with my wife almost a year ago and my 4-year-old daughter stays with me and her nanny in my apartment full-time. I am taking care of all the expenses and supporting her with all needed. And I want everything to be the same after divorcing. Would it be possible for me to get custody in this situation? What are the fees of the family lawyer in Dubai? 

Q: I have a Muslim friend, she's married and I am very concerned about her because she's chatting with another guy through facebook every day and they're chatting until 12 noon. I am worried, because if her husband found it, what will happen to my friend?

Q: Dear Sir, Is there any options to check my travel ban (UAE) ...because I had some bank loan. Awaiting your reply. Thanks

Q: My wife who is under a residency visa (my dependent) came to Dubai without my knowledge. I contacted the embassy and I had to accommodate her. Later, she lodged a complaint with the police for domestic violence and then retracted the charges. I left to India after informing my employer and I sent my wife tickets to come to India as well. She didn't travel and is refusing to come to India along with my 3-year-old daughter. She is staying at an NGO and is adamant. At this point, what options do I have to bring her back here? She is saying that she will stay there and will continue to stay even if I don't return back.

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!

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?

Q: Dear questioner, I came to Dubai with a three-month visa but I was accused of bringing drugs into Dubai so I was detained for five months. My judgment from the court says that I am (innocent). I want to know if my visa is still valid.

Q: Hi, I have an investor visa that expires on 17 April 2022. I am in London today. Can I enter now on the same visa?

Q: Dear sir/madam, I am on a visit visa and my investor visa is under process. Do I need to exit before the investor visa is issued if the visit visa expires in 30 days?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, For senior positions like MD or GM, is it common for companies to bear the cost of family residence visa fees?

The UAE travel ban may be imposed on a person on various grounds, for instance, as the result of criminal offences, unpaid loans, breach of immigration laws or family matters. Implications of such a ban can be financially severe and daunting for the affected person. This article aims to give readers a clear understanding of what is the UAE travel ban, what are the grounds and procedures for its imposition and removal, how to check if the person is banned from travelling and other related topics.

An interview-format article covering the topic of the UAE's retirement visa. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.

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.