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Alimony for the wife upon filing divorce by the husband
I got married in Seychelles and we attested our marriage in Dubai. My husband had an affair and so he is divorcing me.
I don’t want to get him in trouble by declaring this but I want my rights to alimony. I don’t have kids with him and I am employed (UAE residence visa).
How much and how long is he supposed to support me?
Dear Ma'am,
Thank you for contacting with us.
Please note that the payment of alimony completely depends upon your husband salary. He has to support you until you remarry.
Pursuant to your queries, as a wife you are entitled to alimony and maintenance for yourself in accordance with the Personal Status Law of the UAE, the husband must maintain his wife in accordance with Article 63 of the Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 Concerning Personal Status which shall cover food, clothing the house, treatment, a servant for the wife if she is served in her family's house.
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Regards

Hi there,
You can definitely claim your rights by filing a case against him for maintenance/alimony if he denies your rights.
Thanks,
Sudhanshu Singh