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6 available 6 • View allPossibility of reducing maintenance for ex-wife due to job loss
Q: Hello
Here is my situation. I'm a man, divorced with one child who lives with her mother.
I signed a contract with her that I offer my child AED 10.000 a month. The contract was signed in the court - department of personal matters of Dubai.
I paid for one year and a half. Since this time I got a health issue of my parents and lost my work.
My situation now, I'm without work and can't afford to pay this amount now and would like to know how I can make it low so I can be able to pay.
Thank you for your help.
Aug 18, 2019
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Negotiations on alimony and child support after divorce
Q: Hi,
We have been granted a divorce notice from Dubai courts on Jan 2018, signed by me and ex-wife in front of the judge while she being pregnant, we both are living separately since Oct. 2017.
She has delivered successfully recently and I have supported her through these times financially as per her wish of doctors and healthcare.
My question is, she has been demanding a huge amount for monthly support for a settlement, and adding, she requires a car and an extra amount for healthcare and education.
How can I deal with this situation?
Jul 4, 2018
3715
Possibility of changing custody in case of changing country
Q: I am a US citizen (father of a 9-year-old).
I recently got divorced and have sole legal and primary physical custody of my child. My wife is allowed only 1 visit with my child (for 2 hours each week, under the supervision of a 3rd person).
My wife has unaddressed mental health issues. This is documented in the Parenting Plan and Divorce Decree.
If I move to outside the UAE, can my wife again file for revision of custody?
Will my US divorce and parenting plan be considered by the courts in the UAE?
Jan 6, 2020
644
How to implement the divorce judgment and claim alimony and custody?
Q: First instance divorce judgment has been provided based on Article 7 of Federal Law 41 of 2022 and based on Article 133 of the Civil Procedures Code - the defendant was requested to pay expenses and fees.
Later, I received a notification to apply for implementation of the ruling and execution proceedings!
What action is required from the plaintiff?
Under Article 133 of the civil procedure code, can compensation for damage be claimed? And what type of evidence must be submitted?
Within how many days must the implementation of the ruling and execution proceedings be raised by the plaintiff to the court?
What are the rights, roles, and responsibilities of husband and wife regarding child custody and child support based on the above judgment?
Mar 15, 2024
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Is it mandatory to wait for 30 days from the date of judgment to implement a divorce judgment?
Q: I'm a plaintiff (husband). On the 7th of Mar 2024, the first instance divorce judgment was provided based on Article 7 of federal law 41 of 2022 and based on Article 133 of civil code proceedings.
The defendant (wife) was requested to pay expenses and fees.
Please advise me on the following questions:
Is it mandatory to wait for 30 days from the date of judgment (the waiting period will end on the 7th of Apr 2024) to implement the ruling?
What is the implementation of the ruling? Is it mandatory to raise this request?
What are the documents or concerns that can be shared during the request to implement the ruling?
What's the process and procedure?
Apr 4, 2024
94
Our divorce case status in Dubai Courts shows "Decided". Does it mean divorce is granted?
Q: Our divorce was processed in Dubai Courts and the case status shows "Decided".
Does it mean that our divorce has been granted and that our marriage contract under Dubai Personal Status Courts is now nullified automatically?
Do we need to do any process to obtain documents to guarantee the divorce?
Oct 25, 2024
118
Legal blog
3 available 3 • View allThe Due Alimony for Wife And Children After Divorce
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
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Personal Status Law for Non-Muslim Foreigners in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
A new civil personal status decree has been introduced in the emirate of Abu Dhabi by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi. This personal status decree will be applicable for non-Muslim foreigners based in Abu Dhabi in matters of marriage, divorce, Will, inheritance, and custody of children.
Nov 9, 2021
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There is an execution against me in the UAE; what should I do?
There is an execution against me in the UAE; what should I do? How do I cancel the arrest warrant and summons, and how do I deal with the travel ban? Dear readers, we present this simplified article, in which we explain the implementation procedures briefly, how the defendant can deal with them, and the options he can take to enforce the judgment smoothly while decreasing the damages of implementation as much as possible.
Apr 18, 2024
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Laws & Regulations
1 available 1 • View allFederal Law No. (28) of 2005 On Personal Status
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
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View allConsequences of terminating a limited labour contract on the employee
I’m on a 2-year limited contract. I initially completed the 2 years and renewed for another 2 years. I have now completed the 3rd year and have less than a year left on the renewed limited contract.
I want to resign. Do I have to pay 2 months salary as a penalty?
Can I negotiate with my employer to have this waived?
What if I do not have the money to pay the employer? What can they do?
Oct 24, 2020
330
Registering an execution case after winning a payment order
I need to register an execution case since I won a payment order (Amr Ada) Case.
A) Is there a special format to use when registering the execution case file? or can I type in my words in the online process for smart case registration?
B) What is the cost of the execution for the Amr Ada case? I need to claim that amount as part of my total, but I don't know how much this will cost me? Is it a fixed cost or is it a percentage of the executed amount?
C) The honorable court had earlier decided to give me a fee postponement of Amr Ada court fees since I am 80 years old. Then the respondent lost the Amr Ada lawsuit and he will have to pay the court fees.
Will I have to pay for the execution case filing? Or the letter I got for court fee postponement will apply to the execution case as well?
Thank you!
Oct 21, 2020
725
Filing a false case against an employee in order not to pay his dues
Sir,
I am working in Dubai as a sales representative with 1000 as basic salary in the contract. I submit my resignation on 15/09/2020 with 30 days notice period.
The company asked me to hand over the job on 01/10/2020. I handed over the company car, SIM, and laptop. On 11/10/2020, the company filed a case against me that I deleted all company emails.
They filed a case in labor court. They don't want to pay me September month salary + 6 years final settlement +1 year leave salary. Also, They don't want me to join a competitor company.
That's why they filed the case. I do not have money for food. My 4 member family in India depends only on my salary. I don't know what to do.
Please help me!
Oct 20, 2020
472
Filing a complaint against a husband who is cheating on his wife
Hello sir,
I stay in India. My husband has been working in the UAE for the last 5 years. Last month, I came to know that he is having an affair with a Pakistani girl and they are in love for the last year.
The girl herself had given me a call. I want to complain against that girl and my husband.
Please guide me!
Oct 17, 2020
1939
Obligation of the cheque signatory when he wants to leave the company
I am working in a tourism company in Sharjah, the 100% ownership is with the sponsor. The company started in March 2019, after 3 years only, to change to LLC as per the license.
The sponsor gave me power of attorney to open a bank account so I am signing on cheques and all is going perfectly.
My company has 7 partners and they took various letters on the company letterhead and stamped for mutual agreement, and also my 2 blank cheques and one checkbook are with them.
Please advise, is there any issue if I quit the company?
I want to repay AED 50000 to the company because I paid credit to customers still not received, and I will pay but need few months time to repay the same. They threatened like talking more.
Please advise and how can you help
Oct 12, 2020
512
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