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7 available 7 • View allFiling for divorce in the UAE if marriage was outside


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Q: I married in Poland, my wife is Polish and I am English. For the past 3 years, she has refused to live here and now has no residency visa.
We have a 13-year-old son, and she is pregnant. She organized this by IVF treatment which was from a spermicide sample of mine without consultation.
I am considering whether I can divorce in the UAE where I am a resident, and what would be the financial implications of doing so.



Mar 18, 2018
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Divorce of expats while the husband is outside the UAE
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Q: I am from the Philippines, married to an Egyptian. We were both in Dubai, however, my husband went back to his home country in 2018 and we did not see each other since.
We were in constant communication but the distance took its toll on our relationship and he recently said that he wants to get married again in Egypt.
He knew that if that happens, we need to dissolve our union. We do not have kids, property, or bank accounts. Where can I file for divorce in Dubai?
Thank you!

Mar 25, 2021
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Does the wife's divorce case get rejected in Dubai if the husband filed one in India?

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Q: Can Dubai Court reject the wife's divorce petition if the husband has already filed a divorce in India?
Both are UAE residents married in India and Hindu by religion.


Jul 4, 2021
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What can non-Muslim woman do if husband won't sign divorce papers in Dubai?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a non-Muslim Indian woman married to a non-Muslim Indian man, living in Dubai. We got married in 2012 in the UK, where the marriage is registered.
Unfortunately, the marriage has broken down irreparably over the past six years.
I filed for divorce in October 2022, and my husband initially cooperated with the calls and summons from courts, agreeing to a divorce by mutual consent with no alimony.
However, on the day of signing the documents and collecting the decree in January, he changed his mind, refused to sign, and pleaded for more time.
He has since refused to take calls from the court or respond to any questions related to the divorce.
1. Besides waiting, what are my options in this situation?
2. How does the court respond to a spouse who initially agrees to a divorce and then reneges on their promise?
3. If a spouse continues to evade the courts in a divorce case, how long can the case last?


Feb 26, 2023
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Divorce granted in Dubai: Husband escaped to India. How to get maintenance?



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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
My sister and her husband got married in India, but since they are working in Dubai, my sister filed a divorce case here in the Dubai Court.
She was granted a divorce, but the husband escaped from the UAE to India without paying maintenance for my sister and children.
The children are staying with their grandmother in India. What should she do?




Dec 5, 2023
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Can a separated Christian Filipina marry a Muslim in the UAE?



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Q: Dear Lawyers,
I am a Filipina, Christian, and married in the Philippines but separated for about 7 years now.
I am in a relationship with a Muslim guy, and we are planning to get married.
Is it possible here in the UAE?




Jul 9, 2024
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Can I remarry in the UAE as a Filipino Muslim convert, despite being separated in the Philippines?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
I am from the Philippines and have been separated for 3 years. The Philippines does not have a divorce law.
I converted to Islam, and my partner is a UAE national. Is it possible to get married here in the UAE?





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Oct 17, 2024
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Legal blog
2 available 2 • View allChoosing the Jurisdiction of Expatriate Divorces in the UAE 7
An interview-format article covering the topic of divorce for expatriates in the UAE and seeking to apply the laws of their countries. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Feb 13, 2020
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Online POA and Other Notary Public Services in the UAE 28
With the introduction of the new procedures for obtaining a power of attorney (POA) remotely in the UAE, after it was mandatory to appear in person in front of the notary public as a global rule to ensure the identity and intention of the person requesting a POA, we put between your hands this brief guide for how you get it done.
Jun 8, 2021
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Laws & Regulations
1 available 1 • View allFederal Law No. (28) of 2005 On Personal Status 38
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!
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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.
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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.
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Up to how much should I claim, and would this be a realistic amount for me to "win"?
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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?
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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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