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Questions & Answers
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
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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
1008
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
687
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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Is it mandatory to visit the CID in person to update my records? 2
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
704
How can the heirs of a deceased person distribute his shares if there is a minor? 1
My father died recently. We are Muslim residents in Dubai. I have siblings including a minor who is 16 years old. My father has land and vehicles under his name.
If I am applying for inheritance, does the minor need to have a share in ALL the properties and vehicles or can she be given a particular property/vehicle?
Secondly, if we want the land to be in her name, and she manages it (like renting and bank), does it require an adult?
Can the vehicles be transferred to someone else’s name without including her?
Your guidance will be very much appreciated.
Oct 26, 2023
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Senior executive unfairly dismissed: How much compensation to claim? 2
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have been unfairly dismissed (it's personal on their end) and have been given only two months' salary apart from the compulsory gratuity and notice pay.
I would like to claim more than two months as I am a senior executive (Director).
Up to how much should I claim, and would this be a realistic amount for me to "win"?
Oct 16, 2023
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Can we file a claim against an employee if he caused a financial loss to the company? 2
There was a legal action against an employee who failed to participate in an international event in Saudi Arabia due to a family issue that resulted in a travel ban, which in turn led to the non-signing of an AED 100,000 deal resulting in a loss to the company.
- What legal grounds exist for the employer to pursue legal action against the employee in this scenario?
- Does UAE labor law provide any specific guidance or remedies for such situations?
- What are the desired outcomes or remedies the employer can seek through legal action?
- Are there any potential legal consequences or liabilities for the employer in pursuing this case?
- What documentation and evidence are needed to support the employer's case?
Sep 14, 2023
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What are my options if my husband is refusing to pay child support? 1
Dear Sir/Madam,
What are the charges to open an execution file in Sharjah for a divorce case and how much time will it take to execute the court order?
My husband told the court that he does not have money to pay for me and my daughter's expenses because he is earning a minimum amount in which he can only survive.
In that case, what can I do?
He closed all his bank accounts and sent money to his parents in India. He also told me that he will show in court that he does not have a job or money, so the court or police cannot do anything to him.
Can you please guide me on what I can do in this case? I do not have any proof of his salary or bank account because he was not informing me about anything related to his financial matters.
In fact, he was forcing me to ask my parents to send money to us. Because of no proof, the court agreed with him and rejected my appeal. I do not have a job and I am struggling for basic expenses.
Can I request the court to inquire about his gratuity and end of service?
Or can the court ask him to submit proof of the money that he received from his company, as he was working for 30 years in the same company?
Sep 13, 2023
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UAE police, court, CID, and immigration check: How long and how much? 2
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
459
Renting out a villa in Dubai to clients for short-term stays 2
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 1
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
290
إسقاط عقوبة شيكات من صحيفة الحالة الجنائية 1
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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تغيير العقار عند التسليم بعد تسجيل صحة التوقيع 2
السلام عليكم،
اشتريت قطعة أرض وتم تسجيل صحة توقيع. عند الاستلام أعطاني قطعة أرض بجوار القطعة المذكورة في العقد مما ترتب عليه اختلاف في الحدود المذكورة.
ما الإجراء الذي أقوم به؟
May 3, 2023
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