Q: Hello, My Moroccan wife (at the time of the incident, now divorced/ex-wife) was impregnated by an Emirati. I found out about it after I took her to Germany (my home country), thinking it's my child. The baby girl was born there. I filed for a DNA test, which result was 100% negative, this was then legally confirmed by the German court. I am currently in Dubai and intend to locate the biological father, with the intention of him acknowledging parentage and taking legal responsibility. Is there a law firm specialized in such cases? If so, what are the steps that need to be taken? I am not after revenge or money, I only want to secure the baby girl's rights. Thanks

Q: I have an illegitimate son from an Emirati. Is there any chance that we can fight for child support or register him? It has been very difficult for me having to raise the boy let alone the expenses and now he is about to go to nursery. He is in the UAE right now under my sponsorship (mother's visa).

Q: Hi! I am the son of a UAE citizen. I was born in the Philippines. My father never made time to register my citizenship. Now, the immigration required him to register me for my citizenship. How long do l have to wait before l can get my citizenship? I will also claim my alimony since my parents are divorced already.

Q: I'm Asian and married to Emirati national with 4 children (3 boys and 1 girl). Due to financial problems, my husband decided to send us to my home country way back in 2011 and now it's already 2023. He never showed up since then with no financial support. My children are already grown up, the eldest is 22 y/o, the second is 20 y/o, the third is 19 y/o and the last is 14 y/o. Since he left us in my home country, he took all my childrens' passports with him and has no plans to give them back. What is the best way to get my childrens' passports back from their father since they are holding Emirati national passports, they don't want to lose their citizenship. We've tried complaining to the embassy but there was no good result. The only advice they gave is to contact the father, but the father always ignores all the calls and messages. Please send advice, I need help. Very much appreciated.

Q: I have a question related to the new rule in the UAE related to a single mother. The mother declared herself as a single mother and had a judgment from the court as a single mother and the baby is from a boyfriend without marriage. Can she later on after 4 or 6, file a case against the boyfriend/father of the baby for monthly expenses? What legal option she can use against the father of the baby even if she has already declared herself as a single mother and has a passport for a baby?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Can I compel an Emirati national to acknowledge his daughter and provide support for the child? If I pursue a case against him, will he be required to undergo a DNA test?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Can you give us brief information regarding the new UAE law on abortion? When will it be effective?

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.