Can the visa of the wife be extended after losing the husband sponsorship?

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The rights of the wife for maintenance and residency after divorce

Q: Hi, I am living in the UAE with my husband. (We're married Islamically). We moved to the UAE for a job opportunity for him and I followed, giving up my career. We have been separated for 4 months but still living together in separate rooms. The plan was to try to work on ourselves and move forward. When we first moved to the UAE, it was challenging for me to find an opportunity in my studied field and I went into another profession. I have recently put in my notice at my job for the betterment of what's left of my marriage. I planned to find another job in the coming months. Two months ago I found out that my husband cheated and has been involved with another woman. As I am under his sponsorship (residency), do I have rights in the UAE should we get divorced? That is to stay, look for another job or for him to pay a sort of maintenance to me until I find another job?

Apr 28, 2019

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The consequences of canceling wife's visa after divorce

Q: Hi sir/madam, I was married and before divorce, my wife did her visa under my name (that I'm her sponsor). 8 months passed since we got divorced and she is still under my visa. If I will cancel her visa, what will happen? Who will pay fees if she will overstay? Currently, she is not working.

Nov 24, 2021

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Visa status of the wife after divorcing her sponsoring husband

Q: What would be my visa status after divorcing my husband in Dubai? Since I am on his visa he says that I can continue to remain on his visa, but he got me into this country with our marriage certificate from India under the Special Marriage Act. Thank you.

Mar 17, 2018

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Ex-wife hasn't left the UAE after the divorce. Should I file for her absconding?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My divorce was finalized in the UAE, and her visa was canceled, giving her 60 days to leave. However, I discovered that she hasn't left or converted her visa. I checked with the typing center and found out about the fine. I tried calling her, but she was not responding. Should I file for her absconding?

Apr 6, 2024

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Federal Law No. (28) of 2005 On Personal Status

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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