Will the court unfreeze my account automatically after alimony payment?

Dear Client,

Thanks for your question! I hope you are doing well. I will assist you in this matter.

In your case, once the alimony payment is made and deducted from your salary, the court may not automatically unfreeze your bank account.

You will likely need to petition the court to lift the freezing order, as the process may require formal confirmation that the payment has been made and that you are compliant with the court's orders.

It's advisable to consult with us to understand the specific steps you need to take and to ensure that your rights are protected during this process.

Thanks & Regards,

ABDUL WAHIED

Thank you for your inquiry. I understand the stress this situation can cause, and I am here to help.

In cases where a court order has led to the freezing of your bank account due to overdue alimony payments, once the outstanding amount is fully paid or deducted from your salary, the court does not always automatically unfreeze the account.

You may need to petition the court to issue a formal order to release the freeze, particularly if there was a specific order related to the account.

To ensure that this is done smoothly and without delay, I can assist you in filing the necessary petition to request the unfreezing of your bank account.

If you would like to discuss this matter in more detail and proceed with my legal assistance, feel free to contact me via WhatsApp or phone at [---------], or email me at [---------].

I look forward to assisting you.

Best regards,

Suhail Rana

You need to prepare a petition to the court explaining the situation and requesting the unfreezing of your account.

Include proof of payment. It won't unfreeze automatically. We will inform you of the procedures.

Kindly share your WhatsApp number so we can discuss this further.

Dear questioner,

You may need to submit a petition to unfreeze the account, as it may not unfreeze automatically.

If you need our assistance or further clarification, kindly share your WhatsApp number.

Dear Sir,

Greetings of the day!

According to the UAE Civil Procedure Law, the court may order the freezing of a bank account as a precautionary measure in cases where there is a risk of the debtor disposing of their assets to avoid payment of a debt.

In your case, the court has frozen your bank account as a precautionary measure to ensure that you make the alimony payment.

Once the alimony payment is made and the court is informed of this, the court will automatically lift the freeze on your bank account.

However, it is advisable to inform the court and provide proof of payment to ensure that the freeze is lifted in a timely manner.

If the court does not automatically lift the freeze, you may need to file a petition requesting the court to lift the freeze on your bank account.

Best Regards,

Sara Al Saedi Advocates & Legal Consultants

A request must be submitted to the court to cancel the seizure of the account.

If you have any further inquiries, contact us on phone number [---------].

Dear Questioner,

Regarding your inquiry about the bank account freeze due to the delayed alimony payment, here is the general procedure:

- Payment Completion:

As you mentioned, the alimony payment has been automatically deducted from your salary this month. If this payment satisfies the outstanding alimony obligation, the issue may indeed be resolved.

- Court Notification:

Generally, the court may require notification or proof of payment to ensure that the debt has been settled. While the payment has been made, the court may need to be informed to update the status and potentially lift the freeze.

- Action to Unfreeze:

While it is possible that the account may be unfrozen automatically once the debt is cleared, the process may not be entirely automatic. Depending on the court's process, it is advisable to formally notify the court of the payment, or in some cases, petition the court to lift the freeze.

- Next Steps:

I recommend confirming that the payment has been processed correctly and that the court is aware of this. If needed, we can assist in submitting the required documentation to the court to expedite the unfreezing of the account.

Should you require any further assistance in this matter, including submitting any necessary court documents, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to guide you through the process to ensure the freeze is lifted in a timely manner.

Best regards,

Mohammed Salah

Legal Consultant

Based on UAE law, if the required amount has been paid, the court may automatically lift the freeze.

However, in some cases, it may be necessary to petition the court to lift the freeze, especially if there are other legal procedures that require follow-up.

It is advised to contact us to verify your legal status and determine if any additional actions are needed.

You can reach out to us for precise legal advice regarding this matter.