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What are the divorce procedures and rights of the wife in Dubai?

My sister and her husband are Egyptian Muslims and live in Dubai. There is a problem between them and could end in divorce.

He doesn’t want to divorce her in Dubai, what are her legal rights to file for a divorce in Dubai?

If he refuses to divorce her, can she go and file a case?

If yes, does she have to go back to the house where the husband is?

And finally, what is the process of divorce when it comes from the wife's side?

Thank you

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Alawi Aljaberi Advocates & Legal Consultants
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19 May 2023, 04:32

Hello

Divorce must be effected in Dubai, whether by the will of the husband or through the Sharia judge.

If the wife is a custodian, she is entitled to a custodial home, food, drink, and health insurance for her and her children from him, as she deserves a maid if she had one in her father's house.

She is also entitled to alimony several times, alimony for pleasure, and a delayed dowry.

Case procedures begin with opening a file of marital cases under family guidance and reform.

Then, if the matter is not resolved amicably, the legal dispute is referred to the competent court which considers it and judges her full rights,

After that, the stage of enforcing execution against the husband begins.

I advise you not to file for a divorce in Egypt and do all the procedures in the Emirates.

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19 May 2023, 07:52

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19 May 2023, 09:16

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Abdelaziz Al Zaabi Advocates & Legal Consultants
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19 May 2023, 06:39

A divorce case is filed before the court by the aggrieved party, and if they agree on a divorce, a request is submitted before the family court to prove the divorce in accordance with the conditions agreed upon.

The wife’s rights are a living expense, maintenance for enjoyment, alimony for the waiting period, maintenance if there are children, a housing allowance for custody, and a custody fee.

And according to the age of the children, there are other requests

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Ahmed Mohammed Bashir Advocates & Legal Consultancy
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19 May 2023, 08:20

Dear questioner,

In the event that it is impossible to continue the marriage with the wife, she cannot return to the house, and she can file a divorce case in the event of damage in any form.

But if there is a way to reconcile, it must be tried first before filing any case against the husband

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Mohamed Bakheet Advocates & Legal Consultants
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20 May 2023, 19:53

She can open a case and she will get all her rights.

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KHE Legal Consultancy
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21 May 2023, 07:21

Hello,

We are pleased to provide the requested service. The case can be registered in the court in which the husband or wife resides. If he refuses to divorce her, she can file a case.

Regarding the process of divorce, you need expert advice. For that, we can provide you with a legal consultation session with our expert lawyer for a charge of 100$.

Rashid Saif Advocates & Legal Consultancy
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22 May 2023, 05:57

Hello,

You need to illustrate the reasons for divorce then we can advise you.

For further details and assistance, kindly contact us on the phone.

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