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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?

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The status of a jointly bought property upon divorce


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Q: I am an Indian woman who was under my husband's sponsorship in Dubai. We had purchased an apartment in 2017 which is still under construction - in our joint names (50-50).
The builder was supposed to give it by end of 2018, but it is still not ready. 60% of the payment needs to be done at the time of handover. We have the Oqood certificate.
Now, we have decided to get divorced in India. I had given money towards the property's initial installments.



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How to get a divorce and split a joint property after I caught my husband cheating on me?




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Q: My husband and I are Romanian. We got married in Seychelles and live in Dubai. We own an apartment we bought one year ago.
I caught my husband using prostitutes. I have proof of it as entry logs to my apartment when I was at work, many girls have visited.
I want a divorce. Can my husband claim the apartment as it's jointly in our name?
Can he get into trouble for using prostitutes in Dubai?





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How to keep the custody of a child after traveling to the UAE?

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Q: Hi,
I am from the UK. I have a residency visa in Dubai. I am sponsoring my son.
His mother is in the UK but I think she will try to claim back custody of our son. Will she be successful?
If the UK police issued an arrest warrant, will it mean anything to me here?
What do I need to do to stay here in peace?
Kind Regards,


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Can a husband take a house while it is in both names of the couple?


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Q: Dear sir/madam,
My wife and I got married in the Netherlands one year ago. Now we live in Dubai and this is also our residence.
Now, I have bought a house and paid 100% myself from my bank account. The house is in both our names.
Suppose we get divorced, can I still keep the house 100% even if it is on our both names?



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How can I split joint property with my ex-wife and sell my share?




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Q: Assalamu Alaikum
My ex-wife and I live in Canada. We co-own a property in Dubai. I own 75% of a property and my ex-wife owns 25%.
I want to sell my share of the property. She refers me to her lawyer in Canada who doesn't practice law in Dubai.
I don't want to spend extra fees when corresponding with her counsel in Canada.
Should I go to Dubai court and force her to buy my share or sell hers?





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How long does a partition suit take, and how much does it cost?




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Q: Hello,
My ex-wife and I jointly own a property in Dubai. I’d like to file a partition suit as she is not allowing me to sell my 75% share.
How long does a partition suit take, and how much does it cost?





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