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Q: I am a French Morrocan Muslim woman. I got married to a Jordanian man in Dubai at the court; Islamic wedding. We moved to Jordan. We had then 3 kids. We got separated. Two years and a half later, I had no news nor any financial help whatsoever.
I asked for a divorce from France. The judgment is soon. I don’t know if he divorced me. I am moving soon to the UAE with my kids and my new fiancé. Am I safe to go live in the UAE?
Can my ex-husband ask for the custody of the kids or did he lose it forever?
Are we subject to UAE, Jordanian or French law?

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The ex-husband wants custody and the current one is abusive. What to do?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
In 2019, I got divorced and moved to Abu Dhabi with my son. I worked at a school for four years. Recently, I moved to Dubai and have been working in healthcare for the past two years. My child is now 13 years old.
In March 2022, I remarried after my divorce. My ex-husband has been blackmailing and tormenting me, saying that he wants custody of my child because I remarried.
The Indian court had already granted me full custody during our divorce, but my ex is threatening to take my son away. I don't trust him because he is violent and abusive.
My current husband is aware of my situation, but he is often upset about my ex's messages to my child and he is also abusing me and doing domestic violence. I feel unsafe.
I am currently nine months pregnant and I have a 13-year-old son. I want to be protected, along with my two children.
How can I escape this situation and live peacefully?



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Can a non-Muslim father claim the custody of his child as per the new personal status law?
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Q: Hello,
I would love to understand the new child custody laws in-depth for non-Muslim residents.
My wife was granted our child's custody in the judgment of the first instance court but I have appealed against it.
Having said that, I have a family here in Dubai to support raising my son whereas my wife has only herself (she is currently employed) and has a nanny only.
How can I get full custody of our son or maybe apply for joint custody as per the new law?

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What can I do if my ex-wife is not cooperating to renew the visa of her and our son?



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Q: I am legally divorced since 2015 in the UAE and paying sustenance to my wife for our son (15 years).
Son is under the sponsorship of my ex and she is not renewing her and my son's visa. My son has no visa or medical insurance.
I am willing to sponsor my son however, my ex is not cooperating. My ex-wife is not working or earning either. What can I do?
I want to protect the legal status of my son and have proper health insurance for him.
Which government department can I report this matter to?
Your advice will be appreciated.




Apr 13, 2023
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Child wants to stay with mother, but father wants custody. What can be done?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
If the child of divorced parents is 14, does the child get to choose who they want to live with?
The father is asking for custody, and the child doesn't want to go with the father.
What actions can be taken to prevent the father from taking full custody of the child?





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Oct 5, 2023
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Can the father claim the custody of my son when he turns 11 years?



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Q: Hi,
I received custody of my son, he has already turned 11.
So far, his father has not claimed custody. Can he claim custody or does he lose it after a certain period of time?
If I remarry, will I lose the child maintenance and accommodation provided for my son?




Sep 16, 2024
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What’s the difference between proof of custody and claiming child custody?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
What’s the difference between proof of custody and claiming child custody?
Should I request the Dubai court to provide an NOC to judicially establish proof of custody?





Oct 22, 2024
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Can my husband demand a separate device for our child, and could it affect my parental rights?




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Q: Hello,
My husband and I are married and have a 6-year-old child. Due to ongoing disputes, he is demanding that I get a separate device and SIM card for our child so that he and his family can contact the child without using my number.
He has also instructed his family to block me and communicate only through a separate number, claiming that I do not facilitate enough communication with them.
I have never prevented anyone from contacting our child, and I will still be the one managing the device and calls. Does he have the right to impose this unreasonable demand on me?
If I comply, could this set a legal precedent that might impact my parental rights in the future?





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Feb 10, 2025
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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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أعمل في شركة في العين مند ثلاث سنوات ونصف "منها سنة وعشرة أشهر إقامة تابعة للشركة" وما تبقى كنت أعمل بالإعارة من شركة أخرى. راتبي في عقد العمل 500 درهم ولكن راتبي الفعلي 2500 درهم.
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