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8 available 8 • View allFiling case for maintenance against husband in the UAE
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Q: Dear,
I am writing this on behalf of my sister in law:
"I married this guy almost 15 years ago. He left for a job in the UAE. Now he rarely visits me in Pakistan in years. He also got married to some other Pakistani girl in the UAE.
Meanwhile, he is forcing me to live in Pakistan in his own home and does not directly give me the money to take care of myself and my children. He sends the amount to his father and he then assesses my needs and gives me a calculated amount.
Is there any law in the UAE through which I can bind him to pay me my expenses or I can take khulaa (separation)?"
P.S. The lady is really heartbroken and desperate. Please respond asap, I shall be very thankful.

Jul 17, 2017
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The consequences of filling a case for divorce regarding alimony and Mehr


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Q: Hi!
I’m married to an Emirati man who wants to divorce me, but he doesn’t want to give me the dowry mentioned in the marriage contract in case of divorce.
He advises me to ask the divorce cause he said that, in this case, he doesn’t need to pay me the amount mentioned in the marriage contract.
We don’t have kids. I’m from Romania and we got married in Dubai. I want to divorce him too cause our marriage is not working anymore but I don’t know what will happen with my alimony in this case.
Kindly tell me how I need to proceed.
Any advice, please!
Thank you!



Aug 8, 2020
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The rights of husband in case of KHUL demand by wife

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Q: In case of KHUL demand by wife, do I as a husband have the right to ask for compensation for all the expenses incurred during marriage and return of our gold given during marriage including mahr and money spent during marital life?
Is it mandatory for the husband to accept Khul when demanded by the wife for such marital discords?
In case of domestic violence by husband, what are the legal consequences here in the UAE?
And also what is the law for verbal abusive nature of the husband? There are phone recording and voice recording proof for this. Is it legal?
Can the husband claim custody of children? If the marriage happened in Dubai Sharia Court, can divorce procedure be done in India?
Can home country law be applied for the divorce proceeding in Dubai? Both of us are Indian.
How to issue a travel ban for kids?
How a father can take custody of children after 11 years of age? What are the requirements?


Apr 1, 2021
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The right response to the wife who is refusing to be with the husband


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Q: Hello/Salam
I am a British citizen with a UK passport and married a UAE resident with a Pakistani passport in March 2020. Due to Covid restrictions, I could not see my wife until travel re-opened.
At this time, I tried to apply for a UK spouse visa for my wife, but it was not approved on Jan 21. I then waited for things to re-open and visited my wife on Nov 21 and decided to move ahead with our Rukhsati and Walima in Jan 2022.
I then applied for her UK visit visa, but again it was not approved. I then traveled to Dubai in Mar 2022 to live in Dubai with my wife, but she did not see me, has not responded to my messages or calls, and blocked me on social media.
I was able to see her family but they were very disrespectful to me and threw me out of their house. I have returned to the UK now.
What can I do to approach the UAE authorities that my wife's family has defrauded me, taken all the gifts and gold, and are now ignoring us?
Please advise what can I do to save my marriage?
Thanks/Jzk



Apr 13, 2022
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Can the wife ask the husband to pay her alimony and her daughter's after Kuhla?

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Q: I did khula to escape an abusive husband. However, He owes me 4 months back alimony for me and my child, before the khula agreement.
This is subject to an enforcement case. He refuses to pay saying that khula means I gave up all my rights, which means also the dues from the past.
Is that correct?


Jun 8, 2022
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My wife filed for divorce and lost then left the kids and country. What can I do?
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Q: My wife put a divorce case and lost, then appealed, and lost again. The Court ordered her to go home for kids.
She left the country without informing me after that leaving her kids. Now she applied for khula from outside the country.
My case finished on 6 April 2023. She already didn't obey the court and ran out of the country. Now she applied for Khula also.
Should I apply for the execution of the previous order or desertion case?

May 18, 2023
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The financial obligations of a husband after a khula if he is in jail or jobless



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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I want to get a Khula divorce. My husband is in jail. Is he liable to pay the rent and other expenses?
If he is released, he will be jobless. Will he still be liable to pay alimony?
Under what circumstances can I take him to court if he fails to pay alimony?




Aug 8, 2023
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How can a wife file for khula when she is financially dependent on her husband?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
How can a wife file for khula when she is financially dependent on her husband and has no funds to support it?





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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.
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