Child maintenance and custody in the UAE
We help determine custody arrangements, the amount of maintenance, and the rules for taking a child abroad — through agreement between the parties or through the court.
When clients come to us
- the other parent is preventing contact with the child
- the amount of maintenance needs to be set or changed
- permission is needed to take the child out of the UAE
- the child was taken abroad without your consent
- a previous ruling is not being enforced
What we do
- determine the applicable law and jurisdiction
- prepare an agreement on access arrangements and maintenance
- calculate a justified amount of maintenance
- file a claim to establish or change the arrangements
- resolve the question of permission to take the child abroad
- ensure enforcement of the ruling issued
How the work proceeds
- Review. We establish the parties' nationality and residency and determine the applicable law.
- Negotiations. We try to formalise an agreement — this is less traumatic for the children and faster.
- Court. Where agreement is not possible, we file a claim and represent your interests.
- Enforcement. We ensure the ruling is actually enforced.
Documents required
- children's birth certificates
- marriage or divorce certificate
- income documents for both parties
- previous court rulings
Timeline and cost
Prices exclude UAE government fees and court charges. We confirm the exact quote in writing after reviewing your situation.
Работу начинаем в день обращения. Если по вашей ситуации есть более быстрый или более дешёвый путь, мы скажем об этом до заключения договора.
Коротко о главном
For non-Muslims, the principle of joint custody applies: both parents retain equal rights, and the court is guided by the best interests of the child.
The court takes into account the payer's income, the child's actual expenses, and the customary standard of living. There is no fixed formula.
The consent of the other parent or a court authorisation is required. Taking the child without consent can be classified as unlawful removal.
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