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3 available 3 • View allThe rights of a father upon divorce
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Q: I have given divorce to my wife on 3 multiple occasions as per her wish to force me to give her divorce verbally, then she came to Dubai on a visit visa along with my kid.
She has requested me to sponsor her with a wife visa just for few months. She has convinced me and I sponsored her with my kid.
Now for 2 years, I am telling her to cancel the visa as she promised but instead, she is blackmailing me. During these 2 years, I took all my child's expenses. She is trying to get the child's full custody and she will not allow me to meet my child.
Even now she blocks all my contact and shifts her house to another area.
Kindly advise!

Nov 17, 2020
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Child support case and travel ban against the father
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Q: What is the timeframe of a child support case + moral damage case?
And will my husband be able to travel out of the UAE once the case is filed? Can he run away?

Mar 6, 2016
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Custody of children in the UAE
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Q: We separated with my wife almost a year ago and my 4-year-old daughter stays with me and her nanny in my apartment full-time. I am taking care of all the expenses and supporting her with all needed. And I want everything to be the same after divorcing.
Would it be possible for me to get custody in this situation? What are the fees of the family lawyer in Dubai?

Jun 9, 2016
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Legal blog
5 available 5 • View allHighlight on the New UAE Child Protection Law 1
Parents have welcomed the UAE’s new child protection law which is a pivotal source to help to provide children and youngsters with a safer and happier living in the UAE.
May 18, 2016
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Tips on Winning Legally at Court and out of Court 2
Winning the Lawttery - what it means to 'win at all costs' in the courtroom and what are the implications of a legal victory. UAE lawyer Diana Hamade shares through this article tips on winning legally while navigating through all possible ways to avoid losing while winning.
Jul 18, 2019
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Custody & 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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UAE Travel Ban: What You Need to Know 163
The UAE travel ban may be imposed on a person on various grounds, for instance, as the result of criminal offences, unpaid loans, breach of immigration laws or family matters. Implications of such a ban can be financially severe and daunting for the affected person. This article aims to give readers a clear understanding of what is the UAE travel ban, what are the grounds and procedures for its imposition and removal, how to check if the person is banned from travelling and other related topics.
May 6, 2024
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Personal Status Law for Non-Muslim Foreigners in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi 8
A new civil personal status decree has been introduced in the emirate of Abu Dhabi by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi. This personal status decree will be applicable for non-Muslim foreigners based in Abu Dhabi in matters of marriage, divorce, Will, inheritance, and custody of children.
Nov 9, 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 allFiling a complaint against a shipping company due to delivery delay 0
Greetings,
I sent a shipment of around 40k of value to France from Dubai on the 25th of August. During the communication with the shipping company, I was informed that it will take 6-7 days.
It is the 7th of September today and until now they are unable to give me an update on where my shipment is. Moreover, this delay has cost me extra money on having to postpone the ticket of the receiver in France and his extra stay expenses.
Is there any official complaint, or any actions that I can take against such an unprofessional company?
Appreciate your reply!
Sep 7, 2022
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Working as a teacher and running an online business at the same time 0
Dear sir/madam,
I am a teacher in Dubai under my husband's sponsorship. I have a salary account in Dubai Islamic Bank.
I need to know the legal requirements for starting an online e-commerce business for which I will need to register a company.
Can I work as a teacher and run my online business as well?
I want to go with the laws.
Sep 5, 2022
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A new partner is delaying the payment of his share. What to do? 0
Dear Lawyers,
I have a company in Sharjah FZ. I hold 51% shares and my partner holds 49% shares. I am the director, manager, and the sole beneficiary of the company bank account. We are both now under the company visa.
I, as the business owner, demand a few things for him to provide before he can benefit from the company. The point of the agreement is:
- The new shareholder needs to provide business development capital for AED 145,000, payment will be on several terms.
Since I made the change on the license and put him under the company visa, he has been delaying paying the capital.
I have been chasing him through messages and phone calls, but he is still not responding. This made the cash flow of the company a mess.
1. What legal step can I take to take him out of the company and seek compensation for the mess he made with the company?
2. Will it be better for me to file bankruptcy or to fight the legal action against him?
Thank you so much, appreciate your answer!
Aug 24, 2022
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Filing a case against a customer for nonpayment of outstanding dues 0
Dear sir/madam,
One of my customers is not clearing his outstanding payment and is giving false promises.
The provided cheque has bounced twice. Their license is inactive. Can we file a case against them in court according to Dubai Law?
The amount is AED 28000.
Aug 17, 2022
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The company reduces the EOSB after calculating it. What to do? 0
Dear sir/madam,
I have an issue with my end of service. The company made calculations on one amount and sent me the form, signed by the finance director.
Now they say that there was a miscount and the amount has been reduced significantly.
I need advice and assistance from a lawyer.
Aug 17, 2022
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