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Which law is better to apply for non-Muslims, UK or Sharia law?
I wish to file for divorce from my wife. We are both non-Muslim, UK nationals living in Abu Dhabi. We have 3 children (12, 9, and 8).
I know we will both be awarded joint custody after the divorce but I wish for the children to mainly live with me at our family home.
If their main home is with me, will I still be liable to pay my wife alimony, even if she works?
What percentage of my monthly salary of AED 35,000 should I reasonably expect to pay? How long will the alimony payments last?
I am just trying to understand that if I am the children's primary carer, pay their school fees, and cover their living costs (if they live with me), then what would my wife be entitled to in the settlement as a monthly payment?
Dear Questioner,
We need more information:
- Did the wife agree to divorce? Is it a mutual understanding?
- What law do you need to implement? UK law? Christian law? Islamic Sharia law?
Kindly answer these questions so we can assist you.
