Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
5 available 5 • View allIs it mandatory to hire a lawyer in a divorce case in the UAE?



1
Q: Is hiring a lawyer mandatory as a part of the divorce procedure in the UAE?




Aug 5, 2020
781
Cost and proceedings of a mutually-agreed divorce in the UAE
9
Q: Salam.
Would like to know, how one can initiate divorce in the UAE, both husband and wife are willing to separate.
How long will the process be, if one goes to court on own? And if one takes assistance from a Lawyer, how fast it can be done and what could be total approx. cost?
Thanks

Feb 8, 2018
6914
How can hiring a lawyer help in a divorce case?
1
Q: Greeting,
I'm planning to hire a lawyer to offer me writing a legal note that I can submit to the court myself just to reduce the legal fees - with more legal advice to deal with the divorce case.
Based on your experience, please advise:
- Is there a fundamental difference - in the case of potential end results/judgment - between hiring a lawyer for full services or just ask to write a legal note?
- What would be your advice or criteria for a client in selecting the right lawyer in such a case?
If you offer such a service, please contact me with a glimpse of your service, charges, and basic terms.
Note: the case is in Dubai courts - personal status court (Muslim Affairs). You can write to me in both Arabic or English.
Thanks!

Jan 5, 2021
943
إمكانية دفع أتعاب المحاماة بعد انتهاء الدعوى

2
Q: السلام عليكم،
هل يمكن انتداب محامي بدون الدفع المسبق؟
بمعنى آخر، دفع الرسوم المهنية بعد الانتهاء من المهمة. على أن يكون المحامي ذو خبرة في قضايا لا تزال في مركز الشرطة.
الرجاء الإفادة في الموضوع ولكم جزيل الشكر!


Oct 14, 2022
371
Is it mandatory to wait for 30 days from the date of judgment to implement a divorce judgment?




1
Q: I'm a plaintiff (husband). On the 7th of Mar 2024, the first instance divorce judgment was provided based on Article 7 of federal law 41 of 2022 and based on Article 133 of civil code proceedings.
The defendant (wife) was requested to pay expenses and fees.
Please advise me on the following questions:
Is it mandatory to wait for 30 days from the date of judgment (the waiting period will end on the 7th of Apr 2024) to implement the ruling?
What is the implementation of the ruling? Is it mandatory to raise this request?
What are the documents or concerns that can be shared during the request to implement the ruling?
What's the process and procedure?





Apr 4, 2024
111
Legal blog
3 available 3 • View allTips on Winning Legally at Court and out of Court 2
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.
Jul 18, 2019
2401
ماهية الإستشارة القانونية 0
إن الاستشارات القانونية هي أحد أهم أعمال المحاماة، وقد يعتقد البعض أنه ليس من الضروري تعيين محامي متخصص لأعمالهم أو شركاتهم إلا في حال التعرض لمشاكل قانونية، إلا أن حقيق الأمر تتطلب الحذر دائمًا، فبدلًا من أن تواجه ردود أفعال غير مرغوب فيها قد تكلفك الكثير من الوقت والجهد والمال، يمكنك الحصول على استشارة قانونية أياً كانت قيمتها فلا تقارن بقيمة الخسائر المادية والمشاكل القانونية التي قد تنتج عن التصرف بدونها، ولعل كثرة القضايا والمنازعات سببها عدم أخذ الرأي القانوني من أهل الخبرة.
Jul 18, 2023
296
There is an execution against me in the UAE; what should I do? 39
There is an execution against me in the UAE; what should I do? How do I cancel the arrest warrant and summons, and how do I deal with the travel ban? Dear readers, we present this simplified article, in which we explain the implementation procedures briefly, how the defendant can deal with them, and the options he can take to enforce the judgment smoothly while decreasing the damages of implementation as much as possible.
Apr 18, 2024
4061
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
49128

Premium
Other answers by
I have a case running in court and I am afraid the debtor will flee the UAE. Will a travel ban be automatically placed? 0
I filed a money claim above AED 10,000 (but will probably be above AED 50,000 if capital + dividends are combined) against someone in Abu Dhabi.
The mediation time has elapsed, 2 court sessions have been done, and the defendant still hasn’t shown up or appeared in either of those. In the last/latest court session, the judge said that the defendant is still inside the UAE.
About the travel ban, is it automatically applied to him because of the case, or do I have to ask/request it to be applied to him through the Abu Dhabi court?
May 2, 2025
22
Can the landlord send me an eviction notice for non-payment despite submitting an offer and deposit at RDC? 0
I’ve lived in my building for over 4 years, with the most recent rent being AED 50,000. Each year, the management collects cheques and extra AED 2,400–2,500 cash (no receipt) for management and Ejari fees.
My contract was due for renewal on 15 Feb 2025, but management delayed, demanding a 10% rent increase even though no formal 90-day notice and the RERA index did not allow it.
After a month of excuses, the manager called on 12 March, insisted increase to 55K, and threatened eviction if I refused. When I referenced RDC, he hung up. The next day, he again made unprofessional remarks, so I decided to go with RDC.
I submitted my offer and deposit on 13th March, but the management didn’t respond. The case went to the judge on 14 April he ruled in my favor.
On 30 April, I applied for the execution of the ruling, and RDC says I can renew Ejari only on 8th May at DLD with cheques given to them.
However, on 1st May 2025, I received a notarized eviction notice for non-payment of rent and communication.
My question is, what will happen at DLD now?
May 2, 2025
17
كيف يمكنني الاستعلام عن قضية إبعاد أمني ومحاولة العودة إلى الإمارات؟ 0
السلام عليكم،
أود الاستفسار بشأن قضية إبعاد زوج خالتي من دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة. زوج خالتي كان مقيماً في الإمارات وكان قد وُلد وترعرع هناك.
في عام 2013 تم إبعاده من الإمارات، وكان ذلك نتيجة لسياسات حكومية كانت تستهدف مجموعة من المقيمين في تلك الفترة، وهو لم يكن قد ارتكب أي مخالفة في ذلك الوقت وكان يُعتبر ضحية للسياسات المتبعة.
أرغب في معرفة الإجراءات التي يجب أن أتبعها حالياً من أجل رفع هذا الإبعاد وتمكينه من العودة إلى الإمارات.
أرجو أن توضح لي كيف يمكنني مساعدته في هذا الموضوع.
شكراً جزيلاً.
May 1, 2025
17
My previous organization has not yet released EOSB because I contacted a client. Is this legal? 0
I recently joined a new organization in the Hamriyah Free Zone, and my previous organization has not released my end-of-service benefits.
The HR has instructed the finance team not to do so because I had contacted one of their clients.
In my DMCC contract, there is no Non-Compete clause, but the offer letter has one, and now they are not releasing the end-of-service.
Is this legal? What are my rights?
Apr 30, 2025
20
Can I renew my trade license and visa if I have multiple cheque execution cases filed against me? 0
Hello,
I have multiple cheque execution cases filed against me due to financial strains last year.
My trade license and visa will expire next month, along with my Emirates ID.
Is it possible for me to renew my license and visa along with EID prior to settling the execution cases?
The trade license and visa were issued by the free zone authority.
I look forward to your response.
Thanks.
May 1, 2025
50
Get quotes from lawyers
Find the right lawyer for your legal needs.
Submit your request and get multiple
competitive offers from
qualified lawyers.
Popular Q&A
View all Looking for something else?
Ask for advice from a lawyer