Questions & Answers
Negotiations on alimony and child support after divorce
Hi,
We have been granted a divorce notice from Dubai courts on Jan 2018, signed by me and ex-wife in front of the judge while she being pregnant, we both are living separately since Oct. 2017.
She has delivered successfully recently and I have supported her through these times financially as per her wish of doctors and healthcare.
My question is, she has been demanding a huge amount for monthly support for a settlement, and adding, she requires a car and an extra amount for healthcare and education.
How can I deal with this situation?
Dear Questioner,
First of all congratulations for the newborn.
Second, Please note that my advice will come general as I am not aware of your religion and nationality as well as of your x-wife's.
This may have an effect on the advice. However, I will refer to the case where the Sharia regulations and the UAE Personal Status Law would apply.
Your x-wife deserves two types of alimony, funds for child support in addition to a residence place to raise the child which must be properly furnished and fit to raise a child in.
So, if you believe the funds your x-wife is asking for is above what you and your income can pay, you must sit down and re-negotiate with her in case you already fulfilled the above and the dispute is for the alimony amount.
If not, then you can refer to the court and the court will define such amounts.
With more details, we can provide you with an estimate of what numbers you can expect in case you seek the court's help.
If you wish to get further legal advice please contact my office to set up a meeting through info@elnaggarlegal.com or send me an email at ae@elnaggarlegal.com
Best regards,
Ahmed Elnaggar
