Q: Hi, I'm a 21-year-old daughter of parents residing in the UAE. My father is extremely abusive, both verbally and physically. My parents have been married for 22 years, and it's been 19 years since we came to the UAE. My father has caused injuries to my mom and severely affected her mental and physical health. My father has been unemployed for over 10 years and my mother provides for the family. He has failed to educate me, protect me and my mother. He is extremely violent, and controlling and we have been living in fear, all our lives. Can I know the procedure to be done in case of domestic violence? And pls advise about the divorce procedures of the country.

Q: Hello Sir, 2 yrs back I married an Indian guy who is living in Sharjah from 27yrs. After our marriage, I was living with him and his family. Due to domestic violence and mental harassment 3 months back he left me in India and get my passport with him. So, can I file a complaint against him in Sharjah police station and what will they do? Please advise me.

Q: Hi, I've been facing harassment from both my parents and I am 23 years old. I am not being treated as an adult whatsoever. They are causing mental and emotional issues. What can I do for the case of my freedom?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am a 21-year-old female residing in the UAE. I have a job and am capable of supporting myself. I want to move out of my family's home because I am experiencing mental torture, and I no longer wish to live with them. I have a 13-year-old brother who does not attend to school due to my parents. Is there a way for me to move out of the house with my brother?

Parents have welcomed the UAE’s new child protection law which is a pivotal source to help to provide children and youngsters with ​a safer and happier living in the UAE.

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.