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Q: Question about property division in Dubai after divorce:
My husband divorced with his ex-wife. During their marriage, he bought property office unit (he paid money to buy it and he still paying for maintaining from his pocket) and gifted it to her. Now they divorced, can he get his half? What is Dubai law rules?
They are in court proceedings for the property division in Russia, in case if he can agree with her to sign this unit under his name, is it acceptable for Dubai? What documents does he need to show here in order to do property registration back to his name?

Jul 12, 2016
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Divorce proceedings and asset distribution for expats in the UAE

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Q: Good day,
I am a South African citizen married to a Romanian citizen under the Romanian law. [We were married in the Romanian embassy in Qatar and issued a Romanian marriage certificate.]
We are residents of the UAE since 2006. Each of us has worked under own company sponsorship. Our marriage has now come to an end.
I wish to have the divorce proceedings taking place here in the UAE although I am certain that my wife wishes to have it done in Romania.
We have assets both in Abu Dhabi and Romania. Two properties each in both countries fully paid off.
Will it be possible to start the divorce proceedings from my side here in the UAE (Abu Dhabi) even if she is unwilling to do so?
Many thanks,
Marius Strydom


Aug 26, 2018
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Sharing of assets bought during marriage when getting divorced




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Q: We are ex-pats having the same religion (Orthodox Christians), but different nationalities. We moved to Dubai because of the husband's job with two minor children. I am a housewife with no steady income except for some freelance jobs.
I take care of the kids and house while he is at the office. All savings were made during the marriage. He bought a real estate in Dubai and put it all under his name only. What are my financial rights in case of divorce and how would assets be shared?
Thank you in advance!





Apr 23, 2020
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Drawing up a pre-nuptial agreement in the UAE

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Q: I'm looking for help on how to draw up a pre-nuptial agreement.
I am a UK citizen, resident in the UAE. My wife-to-be is from Brazil. We have assets (individually owned) in several countries and a business we co-own in the UK and are setting up a further business in the UAE.
Our marriage will be officiated in the USA, just to complicate things further!
What country should the pre-nuptial agreement be drawn up in?
Can it be done in the UK as we both will live here?


Mar 24, 2022
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Winning the Lawttery - what it means to 'win at all costs' in the courtroom and what are the implications of a legal victory. UAE lawyer Diana Hamade shares through this article tips on winning legally while navigating through all possible ways to avoid losing while winning.
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Personal Status Law for Non-Muslim Foreigners in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi 8
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.
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1 available 1 • View allFederal Law No. (28) of 2005 On Personal Status 24
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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When I went to the free zone to cancel my visa and close the company, they have asked me to get his attested death certificate and NOC from his heirs.
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I have been notified by DLD that I am in breach of an off-plan sales agreement, and the developer wishes to terminate the agreement.
The date on the notice is March 9, 2021, and I received it from the developer on March 11, 2021. The notice says I have 30 days "from the date of being notified" to make the outstanding payment.
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We have a professional services license (2 partners) + 1 local service agent registered with DED, Dubai.
The partners wish to close the business because of unavoidable circumstances. We wish to proceed with all the necessary paperwork for cancellation.
Unfortunately, the local service agent is not available. We have been trying to connect to him multiple times but have not been able to reach him.
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I want some information regarding my uncle. He was arrested in November 2015 and was in prison until 13 June 2016 when he was deported to Pakistan.
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He needs to reenter the country as he has his business in Sharjah but I believe he is blacklisted/banned. How can I find out if he is blacklisted/banned and how can it be removed to allow my uncle to reenter the country and take over his business?
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