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9 available 9 • View allConsequences of getting pregnant without marriage in Dubai 
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Q: What is the punishment for an unmarried pregnant woman in Dubai?

Mar 15, 2018
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Rights of child support from a father without marriage
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Q: I'm not married to my son's father. He paid child support before the baby was born, and stopped one month before his birth.
What can I do to claim child support from the father for my 9-month old son? He told me I won't be able to do anything because we are not married.
He is from Kenya and I'm from South Africa, and he works for a big company in Abu Dhabi.

Nov 20, 2017
3108
Obtaining a baby birth certificate in the UAE without marriage
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Q: Good Day Dr.
I want to inquire about something.
My friend got pregnant with her boyfriend in their home country. When she came to the UAE she didn't know yet until she knew that she was pregnant.
She doesn't have the chance to go back to their home country since she is working here. In case she delivers the baby here, can she get a birth certificate?
This is her 2nd baby with her boyfriend.

Dec 11, 2019
3536
Getting married to avoid criminal charges of illegal relationship


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Q: My girlfriend was admitted to the hospital due to extreme pain in the tummy. Later on, the test showed that she has an ectopic pregnancy and the doctors did the operation to remove the baby.
The case is that she is single and we aren't married. Can we get married to avoid the criminal charges that she will face?



Mar 6, 2020
1217
Possibility of being charged by police if there is no proof of marriage

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Q: Hi,
I am married but don’t have a certificate to show it. I was reported for a bounced cheque and when police asked me for my statement, they asked if I’m married and I answered yes.
I have a 2-year-old son who was born outside the country. Will I be charged with sex out of wedlock?
Thank you


Jul 12, 2020
557
What are the consequences of getting pregnant without marriage in the UAE?
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Q: I am married and have a 5-year-old daughter. However, I split up from my husband a year ago (but still married). Now I am in a new relationship and pregnant.
So, I am pregnant, married but not married to the father of the baby I am carrying. There is no time to divorce my husband and get remarried in time.
What’s the best solution? Should I stay married to my husband so I can seek medical care here during the pregnancy?
But then would that mean I have to put my husband's name on the birth certificate?
Is there any way I can put the father's name on the birth certificate? I guess not, since I’m not married to him!

Feb 14, 2021
1433
What happens if you get pregnant before marriage in the UAE?
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Q: Good day Mr Ahmed
I got pregnant in May 2019 and got married this year on August 13, 2019. Should I need to worry about any legalities?
I am 7 months pregnant now and will deliver the baby on February 28.

Nov 7, 2019
1882
Getting pregnant before marriage, would she face legal trouble?
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Q: Sir,
My query is related to my pregnancy before marriage.
I am three months pregnant but I am going to get married this month in Dubai only. I would like to know would I be in legal trouble?
Can I give birth to my child here? And register the birth too. What is my remedy to avoid legal issues?
Kindly advise!

May 4, 2021
738
Does the new law amendment allow pregnancy out of wedlock?
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Q: Dear all,
I recently got told I will not be able to have a baby and I have severe low egg count, AMH levels and at the age of 38, I am entering menopause.
The doctors have said I may have 2 - 6 months to try with IVF but I am at the very near end and I must act fast. I am from the UK and unmarried.
I cannot get back to the UK currently as they have strict quarantine isolation and IVF is not seen as an emergency treatment.
With the new laws in the UAE now allowing pregnancy out of wedlock is there a chance an IVF clinic would be able to offer emergency IVF without being married?
Thank you

May 17, 2021
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Legal blog
3 available 3 • View allLegal Requirements and Conditions of Marriage in the UAE 46
In accordance with the UAE Law of Personal Status, marriage is a legal contract between two people (man and a woman), focusing on protecting the rights of married people and their children. This contract requires certain conditions to be achieved before it becomes valid.
Nov 30, 2020
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Pregnancy out of Wedlock in the UAE 16
An interview-format article covering the topic of pregnancy out of wedlock in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Mar 25, 2021
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نظرة على التعديلات الأخيرة على قانون الأحوال الشخصية الإماراتي 7
الأسرة هي عماد المجتمع، ويدور صلاحه مع صلاحها وجوداً وعدماً، فأن فسدت الاسرة فسد المجتمع؛ ولذلك اعتنت الشريعة الإسلامية بتنظيم العلاقات الاسرية أيما عناية. فالزوج والزوجة هما الأصول التي يتفرع منها الأبناء، فإن لم تستقِم العلاقة بينهما انعكس ذلك على بقية أفراد الاسرة من الأبناء وبالتالي فسد مجتمع الأسرة. وفي دولة الامارات العربية المتحدة يولي المشرع اهتماماً بشؤون الأسرة من خلال قانون الأحوال الشخصية الإماراتي وتقنينه من وقت لآخر بإجراء عدد من التعديلات عليه لكي يتماشى مع أوضاع الأسرة المختلفة.
Dec 5, 2021
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Laws & Regulations
1 available 1 • View allFederal Law No. (28) of 2005 On Personal Status 24
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.
Nov 19, 2005
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View allDeducting visa costs when resigning after more than a year of work 0
Hello sir,
I have been working for 1 year and 6 months in a restaurant without a vacation. Due to my health, I had resigned, and when receiving my payment, they had deducted 4200 for the visa.
Please I want to know if it is allowed to pay for the visa.
Thank you!
Mar 15, 2021
1047
Is it legal to invest in a crowdfunding outside the UAE? 0
Regarding investment in a UK-based crowdfunding platform from the UAE
I am a UAE (Dubai) resident. Is it legal to invest in a startup that is based in Cayman Island and London through UK based crowdfunding platform (crowdcube.com) from the UAE?
Looking for precious advice.
Thank you!
Mar 9, 2021
619
Filing a case for wrongfully encashing a guarantee cheque 0
3 years back I had given a post-dated cheque as a guarantee to a person whom I had to pay the money.
In 3 years time before the due date of the post-dated cheque, I had paid him partially by cash and cheque for which I have his signed vouchers and the PDC cheque details.
He was supposed to return back my PDC on the due date and collect the balance amount that was around AED 4000. The cheque value was AED 115,000.
On the due date, he demanded more money from me and when I refused, he bounced the cheque and filed a cheque bounce case.
He said I gave him a cheque of a closed bank account when he asked the money back and claimed the full amount. I was arrested and had to pay the fine for the cheque bounce case.
With the agreement I have with me and the payment voucher proof, can I sue him back for the false accusation?
And can I claim compensation for spoiling my name and image?
Dec 13, 2019
1647
Suing an employer for unpaid loan taken on the name of employee 0
Salam,
I was working in Dubai and I needed a 50k loan from the company. My boss told me to do him a favour and take a 700000 loan from the bank then take 50k.
I said how. He planned everything and deposited 30k salary on my account and verify from HR and accounts.
The bank agent gave me the loan he paid instalments almost for one year and then he terminated me and said don't worry we will pay your loan.
After I came back to Pakistan, they are paying but after 3-4 months like that, the recovery company calls me in Pakistan daily. what can I do?
If I come to Dubai and make a case on my boss, will the bank help me or I have to hire lawyer?
Feb 22, 2019
1175
The consequences of resignation in a limited labour contract 0
Dear Sir,
I hope you are doing well.
My neighbour brother went earlier to Dubai for packing work in a hotel for 2 months. Due to the condition of work & not getting a proper salary, he decided to resign from his job.
When he intimated the same to the employer they said he should pay AED 4500 before leaving & his own ticket. He is from a very poor background that's why he came for AED 900 salary.
But he gets actually 750 only without food. Need your kind support to help him to come back to India.
Feb 19, 2019
3346
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