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Getting separation instead of divorce to remain sponsored by the husband

Hello!

I have some questions about my divorce situation.

I'm married to Egyptian, we made a marriage in Georgia, but I have Russian citizenship. As I know, we can't be divorced here. Maybe there are some ways to do it, right?

And if I got separation from my husband and still not get divorced (I would like to stay a bit on his visa), will he has any legal possibilities to return me back because we are still married on papers?

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23 Jan 2020, 12:08

Hello,

This is a matter that my firm is delighted to assist you with.

Generally, you should be able to file for divorce in the UAE.

Before providing you with further advice, can you please tell me if you and your husband are both residents of the UAE?

Also, is either of you a Muslim?

Kind regards,

Ludmila

23 Jan 2020, 12:16

I'm not a Muslim, but he is Muslim. Our marriage was made in a Christian country, in Georgia.

In the Russian Embassy, they told me that I can be divorced only in Georgia, is this right?

23 Jan 2020, 12:30

Hello,

Generally, since you are a resident of the UAE, you should be able to file for divorce here, in the UAE.

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