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7 available 7 • View allRights of wife in case of husband's adultery
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Q: My name is Julia, I am a Muslim. I am married for 7 years already. We have two little children.
Recently, my husband, he is a Muslim, admitted to me that he used to have a relationship behind my back for more than a year. This relationship is over. But at the same time, he allows himself to spend time with other girls.
And now he's talking about divorce, but not by law. Said to collect my things, take the kids and go home.
I need advice, someone can help me? What should I do?

Sep 20, 2017
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Filing a case against husband for extramarital relationships

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Q: My husband is cheating on me. We are married for 21 years and I always suspected this, but this time I have some proof with a new lady.
What are my rights?


Aug 18, 2019
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Legal action against the husband for cheating


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Q: Hello,
My husband cheated on me and asked for a divorce after I caught him cheating.
I signed the initial divorce papers, the second signature will be after 20 days, but I cannot get over the hurt and the pain he and his mistress has put me through.
Is there anything I can legally do?



Oct 5, 2019
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Rights of the wife when she discovers that her husband is flirting on social media
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Q: Hello,
My friend is from eastern Europe married to Emirati. They have 2 small daughters ages 2 and 12 months.
She has caught her husband many times talking to women on social media and he hides his social media accounts from her and has blocked her.
He also always hides his phone from her and he always goes away for the weekends without telling her where, but she has no witness and is alone.
What can she do about this?

Dec 5, 2021
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Can I file a criminal case for adultery against my husband without filing divorce?
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Q: My friend is a Muslim Indian woman. She has 3 kids. She discovered that her husband is having an affair with another woman and he is not willing to stop this relationship.
Now he left his house for one week and has not taken care of them. We want to file a criminal case against my husband and that woman. We don't want to file for divorce.
I have pictures of my husband with that woman, close pictures, and some messages.
What will the consequence of a criminal case for adultery be as per the new law of the UAE?
If I file a criminal case, is there any chance to waive the complaint if my husband stops that relationship with that lady?
Please help me!

Jun 2, 2022
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Filing an infidelity complaint with the Dubai police



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Q: Hi,
I need help in filing an infidelity complaint with the Dubai police. The perpetrator is a serial sex abuser who holds an EU passport and resides in Dubai.
He is English-speaking. Please provide me with the necessary procedures and post-submission processes.
I can verify the power of attorney (POA) via UAE Pass.




Nov 20, 2023
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I have video recording of my husband beating me. Can I show this in the child custody hearing?




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Q: I have a video recording of my husband beating me in our garden.
Can I show this in the child custody hearing?
It was filmed with my phone camera





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3 available 3 • View allFederal Law No. (28) of 2005 On Personal Status 24
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Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law 0
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Hello,
Is there any restriction on a diplomat buying property in the UAE, where he works as a diplomat at his country's consulate?
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If someone has a case in the UAE, can they travel to another GCC country? 0
Hi.
One of my friends joined a Telegram group. They said, "We will transfer some amount to your account, and your task is to transfer this amount to another account. Once the task is completed, you will get 30 or 50 AED per task."
He completed 3 to 4 tasks, but he realized it was not good, so he stopped. After one week, when he opened his account, it was blocked, and the bank said, "We are conducting an investigation; after this, we will let you know."
After some days, he had an accident and went to his home country. He then received a call from a landline number, which was from the Abu Dhabi police station.
They said, "We have received a complaint against you; come to our investigation department." However, due to his surgery and treatment, he could not go.
After some time, his bank account was reopened, and he did not receive any further calls. I want to know, if he comes back to the UAE or goes to any other GCC country, will he face any problems?
If someone has a case in the UAE, can they travel to another GCC country?
Please advise!
Feb 17, 2025
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What can I do if my employer refuses to pay me and I have no contract? 0
Hello,
What legal action can I take in case the employer refuses to pay my salary and I don't have a contract with them?
Feb 18, 2025
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I want to open an online shop. Do I need a license to open an Etsy shop? 0
I currently live in Sharjah and have a UAE residence visa but I am not a UAE or GCC national. I want to open an online shop (Etsy or Shopify) to sell handmade items, such as crocheted goods, bookmarks, greeting cards, etc.
Do I need a license to open an Etsy shop?
If so, which license do I need to sell my products online, including UAE and worldwide?
How much would it cost me?
Can I keep my residence visa (sponsored by my father) and not change it?
Feb 14, 2025
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How can we locate a person with an ongoing legal case? 0
Hello,
I am seeking your legal advice regarding a friend who was previously imprisoned in Abu Dhabi. His case there is now closed, but he has another ongoing case in Dubai.
Currently, we have lost contact with him and are unsure of his whereabouts. How can we check where he is or access any other legal facility?
Are there legal procedures to locate a person with an ongoing case?
What steps should we take to get more information about his status and legal position?
Feb 11, 2025
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View allHow much time do I have to start paying after the verdict in the appeal court? 0
Hello,
How much time do I have to start paying after the verdict in the appeal court?
And what's the probability of freezing my account or traffic file if I’m paying?
Apr 11, 2025
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What does Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 mean with exempting supervisory roles from the provisions of the Labour Law? 0
Dear colleagues,
According to Article 15 of Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 (“Executive Regulations”), employees occupying supervisory roles are exempt from the provisions of the Labour Law and the Executive Regulations in relation to maximum working hours only if they possess powers equivalent to those of the employer.
Could you please clarify what is meant by "if they possess powers equivalent to those of the employer"?
Currently, we have heads of departments who report to the directors. Will they be eligible for overtime?
Also, those who have a POA to sign contracts will they be eligible?
Or, those who temporarily replace the CEO while he is out, will they be eligible?
Apr 10, 2025
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Can I stay home if my boss doesn’t pay my salary on time? 0
Hello,
Can I stay home if my boss doesn’t pay my salary on time?
Apr 10, 2025
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زوج وزوجة، الزوجة مالكة لشركة بنسبة 50% ولديها شريك أجنبي يملك بنسبة 50%. الشريك مخول بالتوقيع في كافة المعاملات البنكية للشركة والزوجة كذلك لها ذات الصلاحية.
بعدها، غاب الشريك الأجنبي عن الشركة وسافر. ومازالت الشركة نشطة والعمال لايستلمون رواتبهم والشريك قام بتحويل جميع أموال الشركة إلى حسابه الخاص دون علم الشريك الآخر.
ثم تحصلت الزوجة الشريكة على شيك، فقام الشريك الأجنبي بفتح بلاغ خيانة أمانة واستلم زوجها الشيك.
فما هو الحل القانوني من ناحية جزائية وتجارية؟
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What are the penalties for employing workers without a visa? 0
Hello,
Kindly let me know the statutory provisions relating to the penalty for letting employees work without a visa and the amount of penalty to be paid by the employer.
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Hi,
I have signed a non-compete clause (under unlimited contract) with my previous company. After working for 8 years with them, they terminated me.
I have now joined a competitor considering there was no other job available in the market. Now after 7 months, my previous company has filed a legal suit asking for compensation considering I am in a similar role and in the same territory.
What is the available remedy?
Oct 29, 2019
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Ensuring that the employee will not approach the clients after leaving 0
I have a small company of 4 people. One of my oldest staff who has worked for 11 years is leaving. He handles 80% of my clients and work.
Without proof, I know he is going to open his firm. I don't want to harm him but I want to secure my clients. Is it legally okay for me to make him sign a contract that he cannot approach my clients in the near future?
If yes, then what will be the procedure?
Do I have to go to the notary to make this contract valid?
Oct 8, 2019
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How to make due diligence before entering into a restaurant investment 0
I'm interested in investing in a restaurant business. How can I check to ensure they are a legitimate company and won't just take my money and disappear?
Oct 7, 2019
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Liability for taking the payment of a customer after leaving company 0
I resigned from my finance job. After that, I picked up my customer EMI 2 months ago.
Can the finance company register any complaint on me?
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Filing a case against husband for extramarital relationships 0
My husband is cheating on me. We are married for 21 years and I always suspected this, but this time I have some proof with a new lady.
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