Q: My brother is physically, mentally, and emotionally abusive since he was a kid. There were times the police were about to be called on him since he hit other kids. He has hit my mother in the past and he still mentally tortures her. He has physically abused me not only at home but outside too and there were CCTV cameras. I have proof of him hitting my little brother but I am afraid to file a case since my mother is mentally ill and my father just wouldn't care about what he does anymore. I am going to have another sibling and I am really afraid that he will be continuing this behavior forever and will be a threat to our family members. I am genuinely tired of living in fear for myself and my family members every day. Please help me to know what can be done on this matter legally!

Q: My sister is emotionally and physically abusive. I get worried about my physical safety when I am near her. In the past, she has assaulted me and my mother. I want to know how I can go about filing a complaint if she physically assaults me again. She has paid various expenses for my family and is now demanding all that money back. I want to know what is her legal standing in this matter.

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: My father is my guardian and family sponsor. What legal rights does he have over me? I am 19 years old and I want to leave the country.

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.