Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
5 available 5 • View allCalculating maintenance based on the salary of the husband
5
Q: Hi
I have a query regarding a divorce case.
We both are Muslims having one daughter, currently with my ex-wife. Marriage and divorce both happened in Pakistan.
My ex-wife filed a case in Dubai court demanding child maintenance, Ex-wife alimony, furnished house provision, utility bills payment, school fees and a housemaid.
If the father's salary is AED 15k, how much maximum financial exposure would be covering for the mentioned expenses as per your experience?
Thank you for your support.

Sep 10, 2019
1372
النفقات المستحقة للزوجة والأبناء نتيجة الطلاق

1
س: السلام عليكم،
أرجو الإفادة. أنا متزوج من حوالي 8 سنوات ولدي طفلان من زوجتي وأقيم في ابوظبي. راتبي الشهري 15750 درهم. زوجتي مصممة على دفع راتب شهري تقريبًا ثلث راتبي أو أن أطلقها مع العلم أنني لا أستطيع دفع ذلك نظرًا لأن الراتب لا يبقى منه شيئًا.
سابقًا ولعدة سنوات كنت أعطيها ما تريد نظرًا لأنني كنت أحصل في نهاية العام على بعض الحوافز ولكن هذا الأمر توقَّف منذ 3 سنوات تقريبًا وليس لي دخل إلا راتبي الشهري. في حال رغبت في الطلاق نظرًا لكثرة المشاكل بيننا وتطاول زوجتي عليّ بالسب والشتم، أرجو من حضراتكم الإفادة عن نفقة المتعة والعدة مع العلم أن الزوجة لا تعمل.
هل هذه النفقة تشمل مصاريف المدرسة مع العلم أنني مَن يتحمل مصاريف التعليم في مدرسة خاصة في أبوظبي وليس لدي مصدر دخل إضافي وأُرسل مبلغًا بسيطًا 1200 درهم تقريبًا شهريًا للنفقة على والدتي.
للعلم حدث طلاق مرة قبل أكثر من عام أثناء مشكلة بيننا ثم رددتها، وحاليًا أرغب في الطلاق نظرًا لصعوبة التعامل معها مما يُشكِّل عبئًا نفسيًا على الأطفال.
جزاكم الله خيرًا!


May 14, 2020
1049
Expenses borne by husband in case of divorce by mutual consent


25
Q: Hello,
I agreed with my wife to divorce by mutual consent. We have a son and a daughter (12 years old and 8 years old). We agreed that custody would go to the mother. My salary is 35,000 AED.
I will pay the agreed-upon deferred dowry and will cover the house rent, education, and medical care for my children.
What other expenses am I obligated to cover, and approximately how much are they?
Is there an alimony of mut'aa (consolatory gift given by the husband to the wife upon divorce) in case of mutual consent divorce? What is its approximate value?
Are there custody expenses for a divorced woman? What is its approximate monthly value?
Child support, what is its approximate monthly value?
(Given that I will cover housing, education, and medical care, with the total housing and education expenses amounting to 10,000 dirhams per month, and they have comprehensive health insurance), how much do I need to add to this?
Do I pay an alimony of Idda (waiting period)? What is its approximate value?
Are there any other monthly expenses or costs?
We want to know the details of the expenses that I will pay so that the divorce can be amicable and satisfactory to both parties.
Thank you very much!



May 3, 2020
73506
تخفيض النفقة بسبب ترك العمل واستعادة جوازات الأبناء


2
س: السلام عليكم،
طلقت زوجتي في فترة كورونا وكنت خارج الدولة ورجعت بعد غياب سنتين بسبب الظروف وكانت المحكمة قد حكمت بإبقاء جوازات سفر الأبناء مع الأم ونقل إقاماتهم عليها. رجعت للدولة ودفعت كامل النفقة المقررة للسنوات السابقة.
لدي سؤالين من فضلكم:
1. لا أعمل حاليًا وأبحث عن عمل، فهل أستطيع أن أطلب من القاضي تخفيض النفقة بسبب عدم العمل وأنني أبحث عن عمل؟
2. عند حصولي على عمل وعمل إقامة لي، هل أستطيع رفع قضية للمطالبة بإعادة إقامات الأبناء عليّ أنا الولي الأب وإبقاء جوازات سفرهم عندي بحكم أنني الولي عليهم، ولا مانع لدي من تسليم الأم الجوازات في حالة الطلب؟
هل ممكن أن أرفع قضية بهذا الخصوص للإقامات والجوازات لإعادتهم لي بحكم أنني مقيم في الدولة ولدي دخل ونفقة وأنا ملتزم بها؟
وهل سيوافق القاضي بحكم أن الولي مقيم في الدولة ويجب أن تكون الجوازات والإقامات عليه؟
وشكرًا لكم!



Aug 2, 2022
1356
إسقاط النفقة بسبب انتقال الحاضنة والمحضون إلى بلد آخر
2
س: السلام عليكم،
طليقتي كانت تقيم في الإمارات وقد تم تطليقها بعد قضيتي طلاق للضرر - رُفضت الأولى وقُبلت الثانية ثم حُكم لها بنفقة للطفل وبدل سكن.
غادرت أبوظبي وتقيم حاليًا مع الطفل في مصر ولا تقوم بتنفيذ الرؤية مطلقًا، ولكنها تتحصل على نفقة وبدل سكن بالدرهم.
عندما دفعت بإسقاط النفقات حيث أن الطفل مقيم في مصر ولن يعود، دفعت هي بعدم اختصاص المحكمة حيث أن إقامتها انتهت وتقيم في مصر، وبالفعل حكمت المحكمة بعدم الاختصاص (ابتدائي واستئناف).
كيف يمكنني إغلاق التنفيذ حيث أن الطفل مقيم في مصر وهي تمكنت من مسكني في مصر أيضًا؟

Jun 21, 2023
363
Legal blog
2 available 2 • View allTips on Winning Legally at Court and out of Court 2
Winning the Lawttery - what it means to 'win at all costs' in the courtroom and what are the implications of a legal victory. UAE lawyer Diana Hamade shares through this article tips on winning legally while navigating through all possible ways to avoid losing while winning.
Jul 18, 2019
2417
The Due Alimony for Wife And Children After Divorce 19
There are rights and obligations for both parties of the marriage contract arise as a result of divorce, which often disputed by the spouses. Here we will explain the due alimony and its types for the wife (divorced - widow) and children after divorce in accordance with the UAE Personal Status Law, Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 and its explanatory memorandum.
Jul 13, 2019
18014
Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • 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
49180
Federal Decree-Law No. (41) of 2024 On the Issuance of the Personal Status Law 1
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (41) of 2024 On the Issuance of the Personal Status Law, known as the "New Personal Status Law", governs the laws of personal status in the United Arab Emirates. The New Law of Personal Status repeals the previous UAE Law of Personal Status (Federal Law No. (28) of 2005 on Personal Status).
Oct 1, 2024
28

Premium
Other answers by
How can I remove a travel ban or avoid arrest if I left the UAE with an unpaid rent case? 0
In 2018, I was involved in a dispute concerning unpaid rent related to a property managed by [-----] under the jurisdiction of the Land Department. [----] proceeded with legal action, resulting in a civil case and the imposition of a travel ban.
A civil case had been reported in an Arabic-language newspaper. Not being fluent in Arabic, I missed the Land Department hearing, and the obvious outcome included an order for payment and a travel ban, but I had already left the country by that time.
questions:
Statute of Limitations: After how many years does such a civil case expire under UAE law, thereby allowing me to legally return to Dubai without facing arrest or enforcement actions?
International Travel: Am I currently at risk of arrest or extradition if I travel to non-GCC countries like India or Pakistan?
Forgive my brevity and rudeness due to 1000-character limits
May 29, 2025
29
How can my kids learn about their father's condition without contacting his family? 0
Good morning,
I have two kids. Their father is in critical care and is not able to communicate, and we have been divorced for more than seven years.
The other side of the family is not communicating with the kids about the father's whereabouts for them to visit him, and they have not been in touch with the kids for the past two weeks due to family issues that took place in court regarding guardianship of the kids.
How can I find a way for our kids to know what is going on with their father and his condition without reaching out to them, to avoid any further escalation?
My daughter has tried to call them, but there was no response.
Please advise!
May 29, 2025
10
Can my husband take our 2-year-old daughter abroad without my consent? 0
Hello,
My husband has been threatening that he will take my 2-year-old daughter to Pakistan and leave her there with his family.
He has said this several times and has confirmed to my dad that he will be taking my daughter in the coming few weeks. We are both on his sponsorship.
What are my rights in the UAE? Can my husband travel with a minor without the mother's consent? How can I stop him from taking my daughter to Pakistan? Do I have any legal standing if I am under his sponsorship?
May 29, 2025
12
Tenant demanding more than RDC verdict. Must I pay before the execution file is issued? 0
Good day,
I am a landlord, and my tenant filed a case with the RDC. The verdict was in his favor, and I am to pay the financial claim, which is the fees and expenses of the case.
The tenant asked for a specific amount, which is higher than the official receipt that the RDC provided. So, I have paid that exact amount directly to the tenant.
Naturally, the tenant asked for more. May I ask for guidance regarding the procedure?
It has not been 15 days since the verdict, so I have been told by the RDC that the case is not final, and I must wait for the execution file to determine the exact amount.
While I am happy to wait for that, my tenant has been threatening to open an execution file if I do not pay before the 15th day. She mentioned a travel ban as well. I feel lost and uncomfortable with the situation.
Please help me understand the procedure.
May 29, 2025
14
UAE credit card was used fraudulently abroad. Bank and police won’t act. What can I do? 0
Hello,
I had a fraudulent and unauthorized transaction on my credit card, but the bank is saying no action can be taken as it happened outside the country.
We approached the police, but they are saying to proceed legally as it happened outside the country.
May 28, 2025
20
Get quotes from lawyers
Find the right lawyer for your legal needs.
Submit your request and get multiple
competitive offers from
qualified lawyers.
Popular Q&A
View all Looking for something else?
Ask for advice from a lawyer