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Q: I'm a US citizen from New York currently residing in Washington USA with my sister.
I moved to Dubai around 3 years ago. I was working there but quit my job few months after I got married in Dubai on December 24, 2015.
My husband is from Pakistan and resides in Dubai. He was living in my apartment after our marriage.
As he physically and mentally abused me, I decided to leave Dubai, sell my stuff and come here to my sister. I had reported him to the police who had given him a warning letter.
My first concern is how can I make sure he does not take away my daughter? Either he may come here or he may try to gain custody through Dubai Courts. Please let me know how I can have full custody of my child.
Also now he believes he's free from any responsibility and said he will not give a single penny. Our daughter is 8 months old and US citizen as well. I need child support for my daughter. How can I get this?
For my husband divorce is a joke. He said it multiple times and threatened me also.

Sep 1, 2017
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Custody 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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The right of claiming child custody by the father

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Q: Child custody question. Divorce in Dubai. Minor son is 4 years old.
If the father is Muslim and mother is non-Muslim, what are the requirements of the father to get custody of the child?
Is the relative who has to stay with father required to be a Muslim? Will a 1-bedroom apartment be sufficient?


Dec 24, 2018
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Divorce proceedings regarding accommodation and custody
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Q: I am an Indian Muslim woman seeking a divorce with my Indian Muslim husband here in Dubai. We have a 2.5-year old daughter.
1. My husband is saying that since he is the guardian and he will provide accommodation for my daughter (and me), my parents will not be allowed to live in that house when they come to visit me. Is this true?
2. My husband is also saying that if I relocate to a different country, he will get the custody of my daughter.

Jan 30, 2019
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دعوى إسقاط حضانة لسوء معاملة المحضون
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س: أنا إماراتي ومتزوج من الجنسية السورية ولدينا ثلاثة أطفال أعمارهم لا زالت صغيرة، ٤ سنوات الأكبر.
اكتشفت عن طريق الكاميرا الجدارية أنها تقوم بالاعتداء على الطفل المصاب بالتوحد.
هل أستطيع ضم الحضانة في حال قمت بالإبلاغ عنها؟

Feb 6, 2019
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الحق في حضانة الأبناء بعد تجاوزهم سن الثالثة عشر


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س: حضانة الأبناء لمن وأصغرهم 14 سنة؟ وهل يتم أخذ رأيهم أم تنتقل الحضانة مباشرةً للأب؟



Aug 2, 2020
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What can I do if my ex-wife is not cooperating to renew the visa of her and our son?



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Q: I am legally divorced since 2015 in the UAE and paying sustenance to my wife for our son (15 years).
Son is under the sponsorship of my ex and she is not renewing her and my son's visa. My son has no visa or medical insurance.
I am willing to sponsor my son however, my ex is not cooperating. My ex-wife is not working or earning either. What can I do?
I want to protect the legal status of my son and have proper health insurance for him.
Which government department can I report this matter to?
Your advice will be appreciated.




Apr 13, 2023
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هل يجب وجود نساء لدى الأب ليربح دعوى ضم حضانة؟




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س: السلام عليكم،
لدي بنت تجاوزت ١٣ سنة وابن تجاوز ١١ سنة وهم في حضانة أمهم حاليًا. أمهم متزوجة من رجل أجنبي عن المحضونين وأنوي رفع قضية إسقاط حضانة الأولاد وضمهم إليّ.
السؤال:
هل يجب أن أكون متزوجًا أو لدي من النساء مَن يقوم برعاية الأبناء حتى أربح القضية؟
علمًا بأنني أقيم بمفردي حاليًا.





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Jul 3, 2023
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Legal blog
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An interview-format article covering the topic of divorce for expatriates in the UAE and seeking to apply the laws of their countries. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
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Custody & Guardianship in the UAE 4
An interview-format article covering the topic of custody and guardianship in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
May 6, 2021
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نظرة على التعديلات الأخيرة على قانون الأحوال الشخصية الإماراتي 7
الأسرة هي عماد المجتمع، ويدور صلاحه مع صلاحها وجوداً وعدماً، فأن فسدت الاسرة فسد المجتمع؛ ولذلك اعتنت الشريعة الإسلامية بتنظيم العلاقات الاسرية أيما عناية. فالزوج والزوجة هما الأصول التي يتفرع منها الأبناء، فإن لم تستقِم العلاقة بينهما انعكس ذلك على بقية أفراد الاسرة من الأبناء وبالتالي فسد مجتمع الأسرة. وفي دولة الامارات العربية المتحدة يولي المشرع اهتماماً بشؤون الأسرة من خلال قانون الأحوال الشخصية الإماراتي وتقنينه من وقت لآخر بإجراء عدد من التعديلات عليه لكي يتماشى مع أوضاع الأسرة المختلفة.
Dec 5, 2021
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Laws & Regulations
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.
Nov 19, 2005
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My previous employer failed to pay my gratuity. Can I file a case 6 months after resignation? 0
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