Q: First instance divorce judgment has been provided based on Article 7 of Federal Law 41 of 2022 and based on Article 133 of the Civil Procedures Code - the defendant was requested to pay expenses and fees. Later, I received a notification to apply for implementation of the ruling and execution proceedings! What action is required from the plaintiff? Under Article 133 of the civil procedure code, can compensation for damage be claimed? And what type of evidence must be submitted? Within how many days must the implementation of the ruling and execution proceedings be raised by the plaintiff to the court? What are the rights, roles, and responsibilities of husband and wife regarding child custody and child support based on the above judgment?

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.

Q: My ex-wife had opened an execution file against me last year for non-payment of outstanding dues. I am now in the process of paying off the total outstanding balance. I would like to know: 1- Once the balance is cleared, is the execution file closed forever or can be re-opened? (assuming nothing in the divorce judgment is violated). 2- Can she reopen the execution file at a later stage to financially harass me; disputing something in the execution file not being calculated correctly? 3) Can the execution judge force a settlement if she is not being cooperative? 4) What are my options if she refuses to give me her passport for canceling her visa and force me to sponsor her? 5) She is unemployed and custodian of our daughter, I am financially supporting our child. If she decides to leave Dubai claiming that she will move abroad to her family for a better future of the kid (5 years old), is it possible even if I do not agree (as I won't be able to bond with her)? Thanks!

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have already received a “No Appeal Certificate” for the divorce after the cassation expired, and I subsequently applied for and received the “Final Judgment Certificate” from the Abu Dhabi court. Do I still need to apply for a Divorce Certificate, or does the Final Judgment Certificate itself serve as the Divorce Certificate?

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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.