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10 available 10 • View allCustody of children in the UAE
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Q: We separated with my wife almost a year ago and my 4-year-old daughter stays with me and her nanny in my apartment full-time. I am taking care of all the expenses and supporting her with all needed. And I want everything to be the same after divorcing.
Would it be possible for me to get custody in this situation? What are the fees of the family lawyer in Dubai?

Jun 9, 2016
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Divorce proceedings and the right of custody


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Q: If a married couple is filing for divorce and they have six children, what will happen to the children?
The children are between 8-18 years old. My question is, who has the right to take them and take care of them?



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The rights of husband in case of KHUL demand by wife

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Q: In case of KHUL demand by wife, do I as a husband have the right to ask for compensation for all the expenses incurred during marriage and return of our gold given during marriage including mahr and money spent during marital life?
Is it mandatory for the husband to accept Khul when demanded by the wife for such marital discords?
In case of domestic violence by husband, what are the legal consequences here in the UAE?
And also what is the law for verbal abusive nature of the husband? There are phone recording and voice recording proof for this. Is it legal?
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Can home country law be applied for the divorce proceeding in Dubai? Both of us are Indian.
How to issue a travel ban for kids?
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Is it possible for a UAE court to oppose a judgment issued by a foreign country?
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Q: My ex-wife and I are of the same nationality, non-Muslims. We were married at home country and were divorced back home in Feb 2021.
The court back home granted custody to me. The children are 16 and 9 - all living with me in the UAE. They all go to school here in the UAE. However, she refused to go back home and now is an illegal alien living here in the UAE with an expired tourist visa with overstay fines of more than 6000 dhs.
She just hired a lawyer here in the UAE to try to take back the custody. Can she do that? Or to be precise, can the UAE court meddle with the court decree of the home country?

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Can the wife file for Khula in the UAE and will it be enforceable in India?


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Q: I am married for 21 years with 2 children, 18 yrs and 10 yrs, based in the UAE. We have always had a difficult relationship but since I am a working woman I do not have to depend on him financially.
Until Y 2016, his company was paying for kids’ education and accommodation so I didn’t have to worry about that. When he lost his job, that also became my responsibility.
For the past 6 years, there is no support. I do not want to be married to him anymore and would like to proceed with Khula. Will the court ask me to compensate him in any way?
The kids and nanny are under my sponsorship, will immigration require me to cancel their visa and restart the process as a divorced woman?
We are Muslim expatriates. Will the court mandate him to provide child support even if I do not ask for it?
How much time will Khula approximately take?
And if you can, guide me on the cost. If I am divorced in UAE via khula, is this valid in India too?



Feb 17, 2023
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My wife filed for divorce and lost then left the kids and country. What can I do?
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Q: My wife put a divorce case and lost, then appealed, and lost again. The Court ordered her to go home for kids.
She left the country without informing me after that leaving her kids. Now she applied for khula from outside the country.
My case finished on 6 April 2023. She already didn't obey the court and ran out of the country. Now she applied for Khula also.
Should I apply for the execution of the previous order or desertion case?

May 18, 2023
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How to get custody of children after my wife obtained khula?
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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
We are both Muslim and from Pakistan. My wife obtained khula in January 2023. We have one daughter who is 3.5 years old and one son who is 1.5 years old.
My ex-wife is now living with her boyfriend and is not remarrying because she is afraid of losing custody of the children.
Can you please advise me on what I can do to get custody of the children?
Thank you!

Jun 17, 2023
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The financial obligations of a husband after a khula if he is in jail or jobless



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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I want to get a Khula divorce. My husband is in jail. Is he liable to pay the rent and other expenses?
If he is released, he will be jobless. Will he still be liable to pay alimony?
Under what circumstances can I take him to court if he fails to pay alimony?




Aug 8, 2023
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Does physical custody mean that my ex wife can change my sons name



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Q: Hello,
Does physical custody mean that my ex-wife can change my son's name or not?
She doesn't have legal custody only physical and I have visitation via video because I live overseas.




Sep 8, 2023
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What are the wife's rights after Tafreeq (separation)? Does it lead to divorce?




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Q: Salam Alaykum
What are the wife's rights after Tafreeq (separation)?
Does it lead to divorce?
Thank you for the answer in advance.





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Laws & Regulations
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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.
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