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4 available 4 • View allExpat divorce procedures and applicable law in the UAE 


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Q: Indian couple married under Hindu Marriage Act, living in Dubai, seek divorce in the UAE.



Dec 23, 2018
1298
Claiming custody of son back from the mother
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Q: Divorced Muslim wife brings her boyfriend home where my young son lives and she drinks alcohol.
Now, she lost her home due to rent delays that she didn't pay and she travelled with her boyfriend for a vacation outside the country and left my son with me.
Kindly advise how to drop my son's custody from his mom.

Aug 20, 2018
951
The right to seek divorce in home country instead of the UAE
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Q: My husband has divorced me and now he wants the custody of the son through Sharjah court.
I am an Indian and I want to solve this issue in India, what will happen if I do not reply to the court order of Sharjah.
I don't want to go to court here as the law in my country is different. even though I am a Muslim.

Oct 22, 2018
652
Can I claim the custody of my daughter in the UAE if I already got it from a Pakistani court?
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Q: I got a divorce in Pakistan and I have a 3-year-old daughter. My daughter and I live in the UAE and my ex-husband is in Pakistan.
He filed a case against me for child abduction/child theft in a Pakistani court. He didn't give me maintenance which the Pakistani court decided.
What does the UAE law say about it?
What are my rights?
I already have custody from the Pakistani court, so can I take custody here too?

Nov 11, 2022
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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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View allAssistance with clearing a police case and lifting a travel ban in the UAE 0
Good day!
I have rental disputes and got a settlement plan 8 months ago.
But I did not pay the settlement because at the moment of applying for the settlement plan, I had a job offer and lost it because of the travel ban and the visa could not be processed.
I have another personal police case where I already paid an amount of 18,000 and the claim was 40,000 dirhams. Now that I did not continue paying, the plaintiff put the case again.
I have another offer letter now and I want to get a clearance certificate within 48 hrs, or else I might lose this job as well.
Kindly advise
Sep 7, 2022
314
I bought a new vehicle from the dealership with a hidden defect. What can I do? 0
I bought a new vehicle from the dealership [-----] and after 5 min of using the car, an alert popped up. Less than 24h later I informed the dealers of the issue.
After struggling with them about it, I finally brought the car to service at their company and they have confirmed the part needs to be fully changed.
I’m telling them I cannot accept a faulty car and demand either a refund or another vehicle. So far they’ve been less than cooperative.
Oct 5, 2022
239
How to know the judgment when the portal says "decided"? 0
Dear sir/madam,
There is a case against me in a commercial, full-jurisdiction court. Sorry if I'm getting this wrong. I have not participated in the case and on the advice of my UK lawyers, I have not been represented there in Dubai.
Upon checking the portal, it says a judgment was reached yesterday, but I can't see further details. So my questions are:
1) Do judgments happen behind closed doors or in front of the lawyers? (the plaintiffs have lawyers)
2) How long does it usually take for the verdict to be public and for me to see the outcome of the case?
The only thing it says online is the word "decided".
Oct 19, 2022
658
Getting deported from the UAE while the medical checkups are good. What to do? 0
Hi there,
I got deported from the UAE for failing medical but when I reached my country, I have done several medical checkups but everything is OK; HIV negative, no hepatitis B, etc.
I don't know if there was a mistake or a misfortune for me. I am wondering if they can allow me to come back to Dubai.
Sep 1, 2022
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Is it mandatory to visit the CID in person to update my records? 0
Respected Advisors,
I have been involved in a few criminal cases since 2017, but all of them were cleared by this year. I have obtained release letters for all the cases from the public prosecution office through an online portal.
Recently, I also received my residence visa. After the visa process was completed, I applied for a PCC online. However, the request was rejected.
I contacted the 901 office, and they advised me to visit the CID. I arranged for a power of attorney to be granted along with all the necessary documents to update the system.
Twice I was told to come in person, but I am hesitant to do so because of my previous negative experience.
Could someone please advise me whether I must go in person or if the person holding the power of attorney can handle the process?
Thank you!
Nov 15, 2023
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View allإثبات دين بشكل صوري بدون ترتيب تبعات قانونية 0
السلام عليكم،
أرغب أنا وقريبي في إثبات دين بشكل صوري أمام العائلة لأسباب عديدة.
ما الشكل القانوني لهذا الإثبات؟ هل هو سند أم ماذا؟
وهل يمكن عمل ورق ضد لينتفي هذا الدين لإثبات صوريته؟
مع العلم أن كلانا يقيم في دولة الإمارات.
Jul 17, 2022
292
UAE police, court, CID, and immigration check: How long and how much? 0
Good morning,
I am outside the UAE, but I need a police, court, CID, and immigration check.
Can you tell me how long it will take and how much you charge for the required documents?
Best Regards,
Jun 22, 2023
433
Renting out a villa in Dubai to clients for short-term stays 0
Hi,
As a landlord, can I rent out my villa in Dubai directly to clients for short-term stays via Booking.com, Airbnb, or directly?
Will I need a DTCM certificate or is it not necessary?
Can I receive an upfront payment for long stays or are there rules regarding payment plans?
Thank you in advance!
Apr 26, 2023
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تنفيذ حكم عمالي ضد شركة أغلقت 0
السلام عليكم،
لدي دعوى تنفيذ عمالي. المنفَّذ ضده شركة ذات مسؤولية محدودة قامت بالإغلاق وتم إعلانها نشرًا ولا يوجد أي شيء للحجز عليه. المالك هو نفسه المدير (وفقًا للقانون الجديد لا يُسأل المدير) وحاليًا لديه شركة أخرى.
ما الإجراء المُتبع هنا؟
May 11, 2023
262
إسقاط عقوبة شيكات من صحيفة الحالة الجنائية 0
مرحبًا،
لدي استفسار حول صحيفة الحالة الجنائية حيث كانت لدي قضايا شيكات قديمة قبل القانون الجديد.
كما تعلمون سابقًا، كانت تفتح بلاغات بالشيكات، وبسبب ترصد كمية بلاغات شيكات، أصبحت صحيفة الحالة الجنائية كلها شيكات ارتجاع أقساط بنك، وكل شيك كان مفتوح به بلاغ منفصل عن الآخرين.
لهذا أرغب في محو أثرها.
الطريقة رد اعتبار، ولكن بعريضة بجميع القضايا أم كل قضية على حدة؟
May 3, 2023
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