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Q: Dear Respected Lawyers,
I kindly seek your assistance regarding a legal matter I initiated in August 2024, in which I filed for child support and alimony.
Since then, we have been through extensive court proceedings, and throughout this time, I have not received any financial support for my children.
The First Instance Court ruled in my favor, ordering my ex-husband to pay both alimony and child support.
However, rather than complying, he filed an appeal, which appeared to be a tactic to delay fulfilling his obligations.
The final appeal decision has now been issued, once again confirming that he must pay according to the law.
In light of this, I urgently need your guidance on how to proceed with enforcing this ruling, so that my children can finally receive the financial support they are legally entitled to.
I have already submitted an enforcement application at a typing center, but it has been a while now.





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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
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Q: Hello. The question is about my execution file in the Court of Personal Status in Dubai.
In 2013, a judgment was made for the father to pay AED 2K monthly for Nafaqa (alimony) and AED 40K annually for house rent. However, the father consistently delayed payments, despite having a monthly income of AED 30K.
I attempted to settle the matter through court procedures in 2015 and 2017, but the father didn't follow through. By 2021, the outstanding amount was AED 145K, leading me to request an arrest warrant.
The father claims he's not working, but I am aware he's involved in a construction business with his brother to avoid court responsibilities. He has no property or financial resources to block.
In 2023, the outstanding amount increased to AED 206K. The father hired a lawyer to remove the arrest warrant, and now they seek a settlement. The court admin insists I attend the settlement meeting.
What do you suggest?
How can I protect the rights of me and my daughter, since I cannot afford a lawyer?




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