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3 available 3 • View allThe consequences of getting pregnant before marriage
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Q: Hi,
Good day, Madame/Sir!
My inquiry is related to my pregnancy before marriage. I am 5 months pregnant and I got married last month, May 2021 here in Dubai.
I would like to know if I would have trouble. Can I give birth to my child here? And register the birth too?
Any advice we can do to avoid legal issues?
Kindly advise.
Thanks in advance!

Jun 3, 2021
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Getting pregnant before marriage, would she face legal trouble?
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Q: Sir,
My query is related to my pregnancy before marriage.
I am three months pregnant but I am going to get married this month in Dubai only. I would like to know would I be in legal trouble?
Can I give birth to my child here? And register the birth too. What is my remedy to avoid legal issues?
Kindly advise!

May 4, 2021
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The consequences of giving birth in the UAE without marriage

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Q: I am an ex-pat. I got pregnant outside of marriage and I want to have the baby in Dubai.
I cannot go back to the UK. Will I be able to obtain a birth certificate for my child if it is born here?


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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.
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هل عدم حكم القاضي الجزائي بالتعويض المدني يُعد حجة على القاضي المدني بعدم التعويض؟ 0
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