Q: Hi My husband has been hitting me in front of our son. He kicks me out every time he hits me and suggests we divorce. When I agree, he hits me more.

Q: My sister is emotionally and physically abusive. I get worried about my physical safety when I am near her. In the past, she has assaulted me and my mother. I want to know how I can go about filing a complaint if she physically assaults me again. She has paid various expenses for my family and is now demanding all that money back. I want to know what is her legal standing in this matter.

Q: Hi I want to know how to file a criminal case against my ex-husband. He was physically abusive and there were 2 incidents where I ended up in the hospital, and along with a medical report, the matter was taken to the police station. Both times he was summoned and he was made to sign warning letters by the police. There was no case filed though. I want to know if I can file a case now based on those 2 incidents since they must be in the police record.

Q: Hi, I'm a 21-year-old daughter of parents residing in the UAE. My father is extremely abusive, both verbally and physically. My parents have been married for 22 years, and it's been 19 years since we came to the UAE. My father has caused injuries to my mom and severely affected her mental and physical health. My father has been unemployed for over 10 years and my mother provides for the family. He has failed to educate me, protect me and my mother. He is extremely violent, and controlling and we have been living in fear, all our lives. Can I know the procedure to be done in case of domestic violence? And pls advise about the divorce procedures of the country.

Q: Hello, I was wondering is it possible for my parents to get a divorce if I (21 years) daughter filed a report against them? They have previously split up in 2019 and went to the family guidance (the report was regarding my father's physical abuse and cheating on my mother). My dad can’t physically abuse my mom anymore due to court rules but he has been doing it mentally & verbally almost every day now, during daylight and literally after 12 am; it doesn’t matter with him. I started recording some of their arguments when it was clear in June but sometimes it’s not possible so I listen through my AirPods live feature in case I have to step up. He would argue over stupid things like why she won’t go out or accuse her of cheating or money issues, etc. They don’t get along and there is hate in between everything. My siblings and I want them to get divorced; 3 of us are 18+ while the other two are 10 & 15. I want them to divorce or stop my dad from living with us. We are exhausted. What can I do?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am an Arab expatriate woman living in the UAE, sponsored by my company on a work visa. I live with my oppressive family and I want to move out and live independently. Can my father legally attempt to force me to come back? Does the law protect me from potential abuse from my parents following this decision? Can they file a missing persons report, and what are the consequences of that? Can I file a restraining order, and does that guarantee they won't approach me? I would really appreciate your help. My living situation is unbearable and I need to leave this household for the sake of my mental and physical wellbeing.

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have a domestic violence case in the UAE. 1. May I know the nature of this case? 2. After how many years is such a case removed from the system? 3. Can I travel to any other GCC country even if I am wanted in the UAE?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My husband is mentally torturing me. He says he will divorce me. He’s trying to kick me out of the house. I have 2 little kids. I reported to the police and they gave him a warning. But now he’s installing cameras in my room. He’s making videos of everything. He’s not providing me food, or groceries. When I asked him to bring me groceries and food for myself and the kids, he simply refused. I’m very worried. What should I do?

Q: Is it true that I can't lodge a case if I am on a visit visa in the UAE?

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As the bilateral relations between India and the United Arab Emirates have witnessed a rapid growth in the recent past, and to further augment their strategic partnership, the Central Government of India has on January 17, 2020, declared the UAE to be a reciprocating territory for the purposes of Section 44A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC).

Within the framework of judicial collaboration, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) entered into an agreement in October 1999 on juridical and judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters for the service of summons, judicial documents, commissions, execution of judgements and arbitral awards (the 1999 Agreement).

Domestic violence is considered a serious issue prevalent globally, especially in the Arab world. Many Arab households and families experience verbal, physical, and emotional abuse, directed towards both wives and children. This form of violence is deemed a dangerous and widespread phenomenon, carrying numerous negative effects on both individuals and society, as we will explore in this article.

With the introduction of the new procedures for obtaining a power of attorney (POA) remotely in the UAE, after it was mandatory to appear in person in front of the notary public as a global rule to ensure the identity and intention of the person requesting a POA, we put between your hands this brief guide for how you get it done.

الأسرة هي عماد المجتمع، ويدور صلاحه مع صلاحها وجوداً وعدماً، فأن فسدت الاسرة فسد المجتمع؛ ولذلك اعتنت الشريعة الإسلامية بتنظيم العلاقات الاسرية أيما عناية. فالزوج والزوجة هما الأصول التي يتفرع منها الأبناء، فإن لم تستقِم العلاقة بينهما انعكس ذلك على بقية أفراد الاسرة من الأبناء وبالتالي فسد مجتمع الأسرة. وفي دولة الامارات العربية المتحدة يولي المشرع اهتماماً بشؤون الأسرة من خلال قانون الأحوال الشخصية الإماراتي وتقنينه من وقت لآخر بإجراء عدد من التعديلات عليه لكي يتماشى مع أوضاع الأسرة المختلفة.

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.