How to file a divorce in the UAE between two expatriates married outside? - Q&A - Legal Advice Middle East

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Q: A marriage between Greek National and Indian origin was solemnized in India at Delhi marriage courts. I fought the case in the UAE and got a divorce on the above grounds… A: If you are thinking of maintenance, then it will never crop up due to the invalidity of marriage…

Rashid Saif Al Ali · Accepted Answer

Hello, As the marriage was between a Greek National and Indian origin, it should come under the special marriage Act. First of all, it was ex-parte and you can challenge the same in Greece. However, since both of you reside in the UAE, you can file the divorce in the UAE - personal status court. But you have also mentioned that marriage was not valid in India, hence, if you are thinking of maintenance, then it will never crop up due to the invalidity of marriage. The sole point is to contest the ex-parte of the Greek court. the Indian lawyer's notification will not help, you have to file the divorce in the family court in the UAE and arrange a phone call or video conference to Greece. If she does not reply, then you have to send the notification through the Greek embassy in the UAE.

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