Q: Hi sir/madam, I was married and before divorce, my wife did her visa under my name (that I'm her sponsor). 8 months passed since we got divorced and she is still under my visa. If I will cancel her visa, what will happen? Who will pay fees if she will overstay? Currently, she is not working.

Q: What would be my visa status after divorcing my husband in Dubai? Since I am on his visa he says that I can continue to remain on his visa, but he got me into this country with our marriage certificate from India under the Special Marriage Act. Thank you.

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?

Q: Greetings, I'm an Indian residing in Sharjah. I've met all the requirements to bring my wife to the UAE, but I'm planning to stay with my colleague in a 2BHK. I heard that a lease contract is necessary for the issuance of a visa and residency. I would like to know how to get an exemption from that.

Q: Can my wife move out with my 2 small kids before I file for divorce? Both of us are Muslim expats.

Q: Dear Lawyers, My Muslim wife filed for divorce in my absence, and when I returned to the UAE, I found that she had taken a new tenancy contract in her own name, not allowing me to live with her and our two children. She is taking Khula. Can I force her with a criminal case to let me live with her since the divorce and custody are not finalized yet? Can I also file a criminal case for child abduction?

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.