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3 available 3 • View allReducing the rent paid to the ex-wife because she is staying with her family
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Q: Hi,
I have been divorced since few months and have now found that my ex-wife and my children have been staying with her family. I am already paying her yearly rent which she decided to save and stay with her family.
Can this be challenged in court? or do I need to wait for one-year completion of the divorce?
The judgment only says to pay rent and doesn't mention sharing or moving with family.
Thanks

Jan 5, 2020
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Possibility of reducing maintenance for ex-wife due to job loss
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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.

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Maintenance and other entitlements and rights of the wife


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Q: What is a housewife entitled to?
I have been married for almost 8 years. I am on husband residence visa. My husband is not allowing me to work. I tried many times to convince him and he disagrees.
However, he is not providing me with any money. He just pays the house, bills and food. I can't remember when he gave me one dirham for my personal things.
My whole life is in the house as I have no money to go out.
I was curious what can I do in this case? Is this normal as a Muslim wife to not be entitled to anything?
Thank you in advance.



Jun 8, 2019
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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.
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