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Filing a divorce case in Dubai and having daughter stay under father's visa
Good morning Mr. Ghosh,
I am 52 years old.
I am working in Dubai and am a sponsor for my wife (49 years old) who stays with me as a housewife. I have a daughter as well (19 years old) staying with us.
Can I file a divorce case here in Dubai due to marital disharmony and mistrust? What is the procedure?
After the divorce, can my daughter stay here under my visa?
Hi,
Yes, you can file a divorce case in the UAE. You need to file it in the Personal Court in Dubai where they will call for mediation to see if reconciliation is possible.
This step is mandatory. If the reconciliation doesn't work, then the case will be transferred to Court. Normally, it takes 4 to 6 months for a judgment in the First Instance Court.
Yes, your daughter can stay under your visa. In case of further queries, you can get in touch with me via phone or email.
Regards,
Santanu Ghosh
