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8 available 8 • View allExecution of a court order for wife temporary maintenance
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Q: I have got an order on temporary maintenance before one month in Dubai family court. Until now, I have not received money from my husband.
What are the steps to be taken?
Please advise.

Oct 23, 2018
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Ensuring the payment of maintenance for wife after divorce
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Q: My husband has filed a divorce in Dubai. Before this, I filed a case to get maintenance and I won the case.
He is paying me monthly maintenance. Would I get maintenance after divorce or I have to claim permanent alimony from my husband after divorce?

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Q: My husband is divorcing and said that he will not pay me any maintenance because I hired somebody to hack his phone because I suspect adultery.

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Q: My Muslim ex-husband is not paying monthly support for his Muslim son who is under my custody (I'm a Muslim too) from 2012 until now.
Dubai Court has ruled for AED 1K monthly support for him to pay, yet he has not paid anything. My child has stopped schooling because I cannot anymore support his school needs.
Now, I have no idea if he is still here in the UAE as the numbers we knew are not anymore working. Please advise generally, what should I do?
I went to Dubai Court recently but there is no penny paid. The amount is already nearly AED 90,000.
Thank you

Apr 24, 2019
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The rights of the wife for maintenance and residency after divorce
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Q: Hi,
I am living in the UAE with my husband. (We're married Islamically). We moved to the UAE for a job opportunity for him and I followed, giving up my career.
We have been separated for 4 months but still living together in separate rooms. The plan was to try to work on ourselves and move forward.
When we first moved to the UAE, it was challenging for me to find an opportunity in my studied field and I went into another profession. I have recently put in my notice at my job for the betterment of what's left of my marriage.
I planned to find another job in the coming months. Two months ago I found out that my husband cheated and has been involved with another woman.
As I am under his sponsorship (residency), do I have rights in the UAE should we get divorced?
That is to stay, look for another job or for him to pay a sort of maintenance to me until I find another job?

Apr 28, 2019
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Execution filed in divorce proceedings for maintenance
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Q: Hi Hari,
I have just gone through a divorce and my ex-wife has filed for execution. The document received from the court states to pay accommodation money full in advance, is this normal?
She forwarded me the document and I haven't received anything directly from the court. I have only been informed prior to two days before the execution date.
Which leaves me without any option as the letter states failure to pay court can take legal action.
The document only speaks about one-time payment and does not include any monthly payments that need to be made for children's maintenance, electricity bill or school fees.
My next question is that if she takes the full amount of accommodation money and stays with her family, is that legal?
As it impacts the quality of life of my children plus the amount ordered by the court for accommodation is used for personal enjoyment or expenses.
What legal options I do have?
Regards,
M.

Oct 15, 2019
2205
Grace period for appealing a verdict before the family cassation court


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Q: How many days is allowed for an appeal to the Court of Cassation relating to a Personal Status case? Is it 30 days or 60?



Jan 5, 2021
1051
Is a working woman eligible for maintenance from her husband upon separation?


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Q: Hi,
I am an Indian National married to an Indian in India and I am currently not residing with my husband. I stay separately with my son. I have a few questions regarding my case:
1. My request for temporary maintenance towards me and my son was rejected because I am working. Why isn't maintenance given to working women, and how does this affect the final judgment?
2. How long does it usually take from the witness hearing to get the final judgment?
3. Will local courts accept Indian laws if submitted, even if the other party disagrees?
4. If the case goes to the appeal court, will it cause a delay in receiving the money granted during the initial hearing?



Dec 18, 2023
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Laws & Regulations
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.
Nov 19, 2005
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