Q: I am a UK resident with 2 children. Their British father (we were not married) has resided and worked in Dubai for 6 years. Is it possible to make a claim for maintenance? A: The absence of a valid marriage contract does not affect the father’s obligation to pay the children’s support…

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Claiming child maintenance from British ex-partner in Dubai

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am a UK resident with 2 children. Their British father (we were not married) has resided and worked in Dubai for 6 years but does not pay child maintenance.

Is it possible to make a claim for maintenance?

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Ali Khalaf Alhosani

Ali Khalaf Alhosani Advocates & Legal Consultants

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12 Mar 2023, 14:08

Dear questioner,

In the event that there are official birth documents showing their lineage to their father, and these documents exist, he must pay the maintenance.

The absence of a valid marriage contract does not affect the father’s obligation to pay the children’s support.

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Rashid Saif Al Ali

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12 Mar 2023, 14:50

Dear questioner,

If you are not married, you couldn't claim maintenance through court.

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Mariam Jumaa Alhammadi

Laila Hamza Al Mulla Advocates and Legal Consultants

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14 Mar 2023, 10:08

It is possible to raise a payment of alimony in the United Kingdom and demand the execution of the judgment in the UAE.

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