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Filing case for maintenance against husband in the UAE
Dear,
I am writing this on behalf of my sister in law:
"I married this guy almost 15 years ago. He left for a job in the UAE. Now he rarely visits me in Pakistan in years. He also got married to some other Pakistani girl in the UAE.
Meanwhile, he is forcing me to live in Pakistan in his own home and does not directly give me the money to take care of myself and my children. He sends the amount to his father and he then assesses my needs and gives me a calculated amount.
Is there any law in the UAE through which I can bind him to pay me my expenses or I can take khulaa (separation)?"
P.S. The lady is really heartbroken and desperate. Please respond asap, I shall be very thankful.
Dear,
If your husband is a UAE resident, then you may file a case against him for maintenance. Khula case can also be filed but you will lose the right to your maintenance.
You may speak to one of our Pakistani female lawyer in confidentiality, she would be a great help and may give you appropriate advice since she is a practising lawyer in the UAE and High Court Advocate in Pakistan.
You may reach her at T: +971 2 666 4003 Ext 203 | M: +971 50 995 8770 | Iqra@dr-hklawyers.ae
Regards.
