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If court orders expenses in divorce and I move to another country, do orders still apply?
Dear Sir/Madam,
My wife and I, both Australian citizens, are getting a divorce in the UAE.
If the court orders me to pay living expenses and later I move out to work in a different country (such as Saudi Arabia), do the court orders still apply?
Dear Questioner,
No, a UAE court order for spousal support is unlikely to automatically drop if you move to Saudi Arabia.
Here's why:
- UAE orders have limited reach:
UAE court orders are generally not enforceable outside of the UAE. This means that the Saudi Arabian courts wouldn't be obligated to enforce the UAE order.
- Enforcement process required:
To collect spousal support after moving to Saudi Arabia, your wife would likely need to initiate an enforcement process through the Saudi courts.
This process would involve presenting the UAE court order and potentially arguing why the Saudi court should recognize and enforce it.
- Uncertain outcome in Saudi Arabia:
The Saudi Arabian courts might not recognize or enforce the UAE order. This could depend on factors like the specific reasons for the order and whether Saudi Arabia has reciprocity agreements with the UAE on family law matters.
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