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3 available 3 • View allUnderstanding the rights of a husband before divorce
Q: I'm an Indian Muslim expat living and working in the UAE. My marriage was solemnized in India. We also have a two-year-old son.
Due to irreconcilable differences, I have informed my wife and our families that I wish to file for divorce. My wife has a residence visa valid till May 2019 but she (and my son) have not been in the UAE since December 2018.
As I live and work in the UAE, I want to file for divorce here. While my in-laws are ok with a mutual consent divorce in India, my wife will not be returning to the UAE.
I would prefer to file for divorce in the UAE as I'm not familiar with the law in India. I also don't want to deal with any potential false charges that could hamper my ability to come back to the UAE.
While my in-laws have not indicated any such actions, I want to prepare for the worst-case scenario. I also would want to have legal visitation rights to him, even if he lives in India post-divorce.
Can any lawyer help me understand my legal options in this case?
Thanks.
Apr 29, 2019
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Right of the wife to move with children after divorce
Q: We are in the process of getting a divorce and we have 3 kids. Custody will likely be given to the wife and guardianship to father.
Can she take the kids and move from our current home in Dubai to Abu Dhabi just because she works there?
Our family has lived in Dubai since 2004, my current job and kids school are also based in Dubai.
Please advise.
Apr 19, 2020
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Expat divorce procedures and applicable law in the UAE 
Q: Indian couple married under Hindu Marriage Act, living in Dubai, seek divorce in the UAE.
Dec 23, 2018
1300
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 allHow to expedite the process of sending a judgment issued in the UAE to another country?
Hello,
There was a bounced cheque case against me in Dubai in 2009-10. I won the case upon appeal in January 2020. I have been fighting extradition to Dubai since 2018 for the same case.
Even though, the case was won in January. Until today (December 2020), the authorities in my country of residence (Ukraine) haven't officially received the judgment from the UAE.
1.What steps can be taken to expedite this process?
2. What steps does a judgment go through before it is communicated to the country in which the extradition case is pending?
3. What is the normal time frame for this process and for the removal of the Interpol red notice against the accused?
Thanks and regards,
Dec 4, 2020
301
The scope of the Will in the UAE
Hello Sir
Good day.
Does Abu Dhabi Will cover immovable properties as per the wishes of a non-Muslim testator?
Oct 22, 2020
310
The developer failed to rectify the numerous leakages in the apartment, what to do?
Good afternoon,
I have purchased a property in Al Barsha (top floor). In spite of repeated reminders, the developer failed to rectify the leakages (numerous) in my apartment.
I had also notified this during DLP (Defect liability period). Can I refer my dispute to Rental Disputes Committee in Dubai Courts, even though there is an arbitration clause in the Sale and Purchase Agreement?
Appreciate your guidance on this.
Kind regards,
Kalpesh
Oct 21, 2020
560
The penalty applied when resigning before the expiry date of a limited contract
Dear Sir,
I am working with Jafza company as a product development manager under a limited contract.
Today, I am giving my 30 day-notice period against my contract. My contract will end by July 2021. I heard that I need to pay 45 days' salary to the company because of contract breaching.
I would like to know:
1) If I am giving an advance 30-day notice period, then why should I pay 45 days' salary to the company?
2) Currently, am I not doing my job as per Jafza attested contract?
3) After a year, the company changed my job profile without any amendment in Jafza attested contract?
I look forward to your valuable feedback.
Best Regards,
S.D
Sep 27, 2020
1337
Stopping former colleague's harassment
Hi,
I have an ongoing harassment issue with a former colleague.
She created fake Facebook accounts and sent messages to my family and friends accusing me of adultery and threatening.
At that time, I did not know who she was as all the accounts were fake, however, yesterday she sent a package to my family with a document of my photos, WhatsApp messages, and allegations against me.
She also sent me abusive emails for months which included threats of defamation and threats against my family, but I did not reply. She bombarded my employer pretending to be my wife, requesting my HR records. I had to leave my jobs because of embarrassment.
I decided to report her to the police, however, because of work commitments, I am in the UK and will only return in January. The police have advised me to return and file a case. I would like two services:
1. Send a cease and desist letter to the person harassing me to stop.
2. Represent me whilst I am abroad to pursue this case.
Sep 27, 2020
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