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4 available 4 • View allSeeking the application of American law in a divorce case 

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Q: My husband and I are both Americans. He wants to divorce in Abu Dhabi, but I don’t want to divorce in here because he is going to leave after divorce.
We have been married for 16 years and have a 14-year-old and 12-year-old boys. I want to divorce in America and he wants me to sign the divorce paper.
So, do I have the right to reject divorce in the UAE and only accept it in America?
Thank you!


Mar 20, 2018
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Divorce and division of assets in the UAE
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Q: Hi,
I am currently negotiating a divorce with my wife who is a Russian National. We got married in 2013 in Moscow ZAGs (Registry).
I would like to know more about the division of assets upon divorce and what the correct procedures are, as I am in a deadlock with her negotiating.
We bought a property in the UAE and both contributed equally towards the down payment. However, moving forward, all mortgage payments were made by me.
I am trying to make an agreed settlement with my wife, however, she is asking more than what I feel is fair and equal. If I was to sell the property we would both end up with less.
In fact, she will end up with significantly less than what I am offering her. I would like to speak to someone with regards to the divorce proceedings and what the correct procedure is.
Jul 13, 2016
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Enforcing a divorce granted by the UAE courts in other countries
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Q: Hi,
My wife and I got married both in the UAE and in Russia.
In the UAE, we could get a divorce but she refuses to sign it in Russia.
Is the divorce that took place in the UAE recognized in Russia?
Thank you

May 14, 2018
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The validity of divorce issued in the Egyptian Consulate in Dubai
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Q: Hello,
I am Filipina Muslim and my husband is Egyptian Muslim. I found him cheating so I want to file a divorce.
If we get divorced in the Egyptian Consulate in Dubai, since our marriage took there, will our divorce be legalized in the Philippines and the UAE as well?
We both agreed to mutual consent divorce.

Oct 20, 2020
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Legal blog
1 available 1 • View allCustody & 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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