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4 available 4 • View allWhat do lump sum, alimony order, and interim alimony mean in a post-divorce financial order?



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Q: Dear Lawyers,
In the post-divorce financial order, at the end of the form, there is an "Order Sought" section with some options:
- Lump sum (what does that mean?)
- Alimony order (does that mean support for the ex-wife only?)
- Interim alimony (what does that mean?)
Thanks in advance!




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Where and how do I submit the post-divorce application for a financial order?




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Where and how do I submit the post-divorce application for a financial order? I already have the application form, but how do I submit it?
Will it cost me money to submit?





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What are my options if my husband is refusing to pay child support?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
What are the charges to open an execution file in Sharjah for a divorce case and how much time will it take to execute the court order?
My husband told the court that he does not have money to pay for me and my daughter's expenses because he is earning a minimum amount in which he can only survive.
In that case, what can I do?
He closed all his bank accounts and sent money to his parents in India. He also told me that he will show in court that he does not have a job or money, so the court or police cannot do anything to him.
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In fact, he was forcing me to ask my parents to send money to us. Because of no proof, the court agreed with him and rejected my appeal. I do not have a job and I am struggling for basic expenses.
Can I request the court to inquire about his gratuity and end of service?
Or can the court ask him to submit proof of the money that he received from his company, as he was working for 30 years in the same company?



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Why is only 10% of my interim financial support request approved?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
I submitted a claim for an interim order requesting financial support while the "post-divorce financial order" is still being processed. The judge responded within a day but approved only 10% of the amount I requested.
Could you clarify the basis for this decision?
Additionally, what steps should I take now to proceed with execution, and how can I seek further support?





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