Q: Hello Ma'am, My friend is living in Dubai with her husband and they are married for 11 years now. Both are Indian Hindus married in India. The husband wants to divorce my friend. She is financially fully dependent. The husband has filed for divorce in Dubai and they are called for first guidance meeting. The reason for divorce is nothing but incompatibility issues. The husband feels that the wife is not smart and educated enough as per his standards and since a long time is finding a reason to get part ways with her. He has been trying since long that she just leaves on her own and he would not have to do anything for her. When nothing else worked, he took this step. She is very naive. He wants her to sign the paper in the guidance office. The most important thing is that she has nowhere to go if this divorce happens. They have no kids. However, the way he is keeping her now and all these years, she is just happy to stay that way only and does not want to part ways with him. How can she avoid this divorce from happening?

Q: Dear Team, I would like to know what might happen in the conciliatory procedure. I filed a divorce against my husband and I was called for an appointment. I assume it is for this procedure. Please advise. How can I draft a settlement agreement? How much possibly it might cost if I will consult a lawyer about this? Maybe you can refer me an adviser with regards to this concern that can charge me less. I am just a normal worker seeking justice for my child. Regards, G.

Q: Indian couple married under Hindu Marriage Act, living in Dubai, seek divorce in the UAE.

ضمن إطار سلسلة التعديلات التي طرأت مؤخراً على عدد من القوانين الاتحادية لدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، أصدر صاحب السمو الشيخ خليفة بن زايد آل نهيان، رئيس الدولة، في 25 أغسطس 2020، مرسوماً بقانون اتحادي رقم (5) لسنة 2020 بتعديل بعض أحكام القانون الاتحادي رقم (28) لسنة 2005 في شأن الأحوال الشخصية.

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.