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9 available 9 • View allFiling a family case due to domestic violence
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Q: Dear sir/madam,
My husband always beats me every time he gets angry.
I have lots of proof on my phone. I can't file a case against him because my 7-month-old baby is with him. He took my baby away from me when my baby was 4 months.
What is the best way to get my baby back?
Do I need to go for medical to have legal proof?
What is the case I can file against him?

Dec 27, 2021
327
Can the wife ask the husband to pay her alimony and her daughter's after Kuhla?

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Q: I did khula to escape an abusive husband. However, He owes me 4 months back alimony for me and my child, before the khula agreement.
This is subject to an enforcement case. He refuses to pay saying that khula means I gave up all my rights, which means also the dues from the past.
Is that correct?


Jun 8, 2022
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My wife filed for divorce and lost then left the kids and country. What can I do?
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Q: My wife put a divorce case and lost, then appealed, and lost again. The Court ordered her to go home for kids.
She left the country without informing me after that leaving her kids. Now she applied for khula from outside the country.
My case finished on 6 April 2023. She already didn't obey the court and ran out of the country. Now she applied for Khula also.
Should I apply for the execution of the previous order or desertion case?

May 18, 2023
227
How to get custody of children after my wife obtained khula?
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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
We are both Muslim and from Pakistan. My wife obtained khula in January 2023. We have one daughter who is 3.5 years old and one son who is 1.5 years old.
My ex-wife is now living with her boyfriend and is not remarrying because she is afraid of losing custody of the children.
Can you please advise me on what I can do to get custody of the children?
Thank you!

Jun 17, 2023
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إمكانية فسخ عقد الزواج قبل الدخول بدون دفع المؤخر



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س: السلام عليكم،
هل يمكن فسخ عقد الزواج بدون دخول بلا سبب منطقي وبدون موافقة الزوجة أو الضغط عليها لإجبارها على التخلي عن المؤخر؟




Jul 5, 2023
357
If a wife file a case against husband, can he ask for the mahr?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
My husband divorced me on WhatsApp, but he didn't want to come to the Dubai court to request a divorce. He left me when I was traveling.
I remember that some time ago, when he was fighting with me, he told me, "If you divorce me, I will ask for the mahr."
Maybe this is why he doesn't want to divorce me in court. But he's not paying me anything for the house or food. He divorced me so easily and blocked me.
If I file a case, can he ask for the mahr?



Oct 17, 2023
199
Can I arrange a travel ban during khula to prevent the father from kidnapping the kids?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
When filing for khula, can the lawyer first arrange a travel ban in case the father kidnaps the kids as revenge for the divorce filing?





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Jul 11, 2024
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How can a wife file for khula when she is financially dependent on her husband?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
How can a wife file for khula when she is financially dependent on her husband and has no funds to support it?





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Oct 14, 2024
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Is it advisable to submit voice record of minor child with the father in a custody case?




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Q: Is it advisable to submit a voice record of a minor child (8 years old) and father's conversion as evidence to the court which provides details of the events and how her mother is influencing her or couching regards to child custody case and asking her to ditch her father?
In order to support the claims, does the father need a child psychologist assessment report as well?
Does the father need consent from the mother to take the child to a child psychologist for assessment, while the custody case is ongoing?
How to obtain a child psychologist assessment report?





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Feb 4, 2025
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Legal blog
3 available 3 • View allChoosing the Jurisdiction of Expatriate Divorces in the UAE 7
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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The Legal & Psychological Effects of Mental Well-being on Marriage 0
An interview-format article covering the topic of the legal & psychological effects of COVID-19 on marriage. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Mar 29, 2021
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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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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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View allHow can I file for divorce in the UAE as an Indian Christian with a son, and ensure custody? 0
Hi, good morning,
I’m an Indian residing in the UAE and want to apply for a divorce. My husband and I have been living separately for more than 3 years, and he has been living in India since our separation.
We are both Indians and Christians (non-Muslims). We have a son who is 8 years old now. Can you please let me know the divorce procedure if we want to proceed in the UAE, both with and without mutual consent?
Additionally, please advise on how to proceed with custody, as my son currently resides with me.
Thank you!
Aug 28, 2024
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How to transfer the shares of a company from his heirs to the partners? 0
A company is registered in a free zone (Dubai South) and had 4 shareholders.
But now one of them passed away and the successor is a very old lady, who is not cooperative and will not be able to sign any document at all (and she lives in another country).
We have no idea who will be a successor after this old lady and these people will in fact never be interested to do anything with this company.
The company is financed and managed by only one shareholder, who is willing to continue.
What can be done in this scenario to keep this company and continue operations?
How to transfer the shares of the deceased shareholder (buyout, shares transfer)?
Is there any court procedure where if no one claims their rights after some time, the shares will automatically be transferred to the company itself or the third parties?
Thank you.
A.
May 15, 2023
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My flatmate took a video of my visitor in the toilet half naked without permission 0
My flatmate took a video of my visitor in the toilet half-naked without permission and shared it with another person, and accusing me of taking another nationality which is untrue.
What will be the cases to file a case?
May 12, 2023
231
Retrieving a passport from a car impounded for driving without a license 0
Hi sir,
I drive a car in Ajman without a license. On a visit visa those days, Ajman police caught me and I forgot my passport and other belongings in the car.
They impounded the car, so how can I get my passport back from the car?
My case is finished.
How do I get my passport back so I can apply for a visa and then a job?
Please suggest me.
Thanks!
May 2, 2023
128
What is the time limit to execute a judgment? 0
Dear Sir/Madam,
Time limit to execute a judgment.
I won a court case about 5 years ago. I still did not register an execution lawsuit.
What is the maximum permitted time limit between the verdict and registration of the related execution lawsuit?
Apr 27, 2023
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View allCan a debt agency access AECB reports without consent for a 15-year-old closed case? 0
Dear Respected Lawyers,
Subject: Request for Legal Advice Regarding Unlawful Practices by a Debt Collection Agency
I would greatly appreciate your advice and guidance regarding a troubling issue my colleague is facing with a collection agency.
The company has been contacting the employer, urging them to ask my colleague to get in touch with them regarding a supposed liability.
This claim is related to a 15-year-old closed dispute with a bank credit card, and the issue seems to stem from outdated and inaccurate information on the AECB report.
Our main concerns are as follows:
Unauthorized Access: The company is accessing her AECB report without her consent. She has never given permission for them to retrieve or view her personal financial information.
How is it possible for a third-party agency to openly access and track AECB reports, especially for a dispute that was resolved 15 years ago?
Apr 8, 2025
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I was evicted from my apartment to be sold but it was gifted and rented at a higher price. What can I do? 0
I was evicted from my apartment after living there for five years. My landlord informed me a year in advance that the lease would not be renewed because he intended to sell the property.
Prior to this, he attempted to impose a rent increase that was not compliant with RERA regulations, which I refused to accept. He then served me with an official Dubai Court eviction notice, citing the need to take back the property for sale.
Five months after I moved out, I discovered the property was rented out at a much higher price. Upon further investigation, I found that the ownership was transferred as a "Gift" rather than a sale.
This makes it seem like the eviction was only to raise the rent rather than a genuine need to sell.
Do I have a valid case for wrongful eviction against my landlord?
Also, under Dubai law, does transferring ownership as a "Gift" hold the same legal grounds as selling in justifying eviction?
Dec 18, 2024
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Can I file a case for cyberbullying or defamation after my ex-wife's abusive messages? 0
Hello,
My ex-wife has abused me in chat and called me the following: illiterate, beggar, and said that I don’t have [------].
She called me a bad parent and a bad son.
Can I file a cyberbullying, defamation, or abuse case against her? What are my options?
Jan 3, 2025
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I invested money in a business but my partner is removing me out from partnership. Can I pursue legal action? 0
Hi
I'm an Irish citizen and a resident of the United Kingdom. I got investment fraud in Dubai. I invested money into a business with a Pakistani national guy in March 2024 via bank transfer into his business account.
Now he's giving back the money which I invested in business after 9 months. He's preparing a letter from a local lawyer to kick me out of the business. I do not have any other option than to take out at least my money.
But it's unfair to me that he used my money in business and took all the advantage.
Some people say to me that if you claim money or take legal action against him, it will take too much time and I need to travel to Dubai to appear in court because it is a civil matter. But I'm not a resident.
How can I follow the civil case there?
That's why my partner knows that I can not do anything and this case keeps running long time and in the end nothing happens. But I'm thinking that I will submit a complaint through my embassy and I also have a solicitor in the United Kingdom.
Dec 24, 2024
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Seeking justice and compensation for wife's loss due to medical negligence during childbirth 0
Dear Lawyers,
My relative lost his wife during childbirth due to clear medical negligence, as stated in the report from the DHA medical committee.
He had to relocate to India due to the situation and is currently working there.
Please guide us on the steps to take for justice and compensation.
Dec 19, 2024
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