Last Reviewed: 04 June 2026 | Author: Azza Ibrahim Hassan Al Mulla, Licensed UAE Family Law Attorney.
Under UAE Personal Status Law (Federal Law No. 28/2005), every wife and dependent child has a legally enforceable right to monthly financial support — Nafaqa (نفقة). Filing a maintenance case in UAE Family Court in your emirate of residence is periority. Court fees are AED 100–200. Most cases resolve in 3–6 months. Non-payment is a criminal offence with automatic travel ban and asset freeze enforcement. This guide covers every step, all 7 emirates,and the 20 questions our lawyers hear most.In my years handling Nafaqa cases across UAE family courts, the most common mistake I see is women waiting too long to file — believing the husband will voluntarily comply. He rarely does. Filing a Maintenance Case in UAE promptly protects your right to claim up to three years of backdated payments.
📋 Key Takeaways.
Nafaqa (نفقة) is a legal right — not a favour — under UAE Personal Status Law.
File at the Family Court in your emirate of residence.
Court fees: AED 100–200 (wife) or AED 150–300 (children).
Average case duration: 3–6 months from filing to judgment.
Non-payment is a criminal offence — travel ban and asset freeze enforced.
Back-dated maintenance claimable up to 3 years.
All 7 UAE emirates have dedicated Family Court divisions.
Emergency interim maintenance orders available within 2–4 weeks of filing.
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
1. What Is Nafaqa?
2. Legal Basis — UAE Personal Status Law.
3. Who Is Entitled to Maintenance?
4. What are the rights of Wife after Divorce in UAE ?
5. How Much Maintenance Can You Claim?
6. How to File a Maintenance Case: 6-Step Process.
7. Required Documents by Family Courts.
8. Timeline and Family Courts Fees.
9. What Are the Rights of an Expat Wife After Divorce in Dubai?
10. Enforcing a Maintenance Order in Family Law.
11. Frequently Asked Questions — English (21 Q&As).
12. Frequently Asked Questions — Arabic (9 Q&As).
13. Get Legal Help — Free Consultation.
1. What Is Nafaqa (نفقة)?
Definition: Nafaqa (نفقة).
Nafaqa or filing a Maintenance Case in UAE by family lawyer is the Islamic and UAE legal obligation requiring a husband to financially support his wife and dependent children. It covers housing, food, clothing, medical care, and education. The amount is proportional to the husband’s financial ability and the family’s accustomed standard of living. Governed by Articles 67–78, Federal Law No. 28/2005.
Nafaqa is not a discretionary payment — it is a legally enforceable financial right. A wife does not need to prove hardship; she only needs to prove the marriage exists and the husband has refused or failed to provide. Courts in all seven UAE emirates process hundreds of Nafaqa cases each month, and enforcement mechanisms are robust.
2. Legal Basis — UAE Personal Status Law.
Filing a Maintenance Case in UAE is governed by Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 (Personal Status Law), as amended by Federal Law No. 8 of 2019. The key articles are:
- Article 67 — Husband’s absolute duty to provide maintenance for the wife.
- Article 68 — Maintenance commences from the date of valid marriage contract.
- Article 72 — Retroactive maintenance: court may order payment for up to 3 years prior to filing.
- Article 73 — Child maintenance: father’s obligation regardless of custody arrangement.
- Article 78 — Enforcement: maintenance order has immediate executory effect.
In 2023, the UAE amended its Personal Status Law to extend rights to non-Muslim expatriates, allowing civil marriages and separation agreements to be registered directly under UAE law (Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022).
3. Who Is Entitled to Maintenance?
Under UAE law, the following parties can claim Nafaqa:
- Wife — from the date of marriage contract (even during engagement period in some cases).
- Divorced wife — during Iddah period (3 months post-divorce) and Muta’a compensation.
- Minor children — regardless of which parent has custody.
- Adult daughters — until marriage.
- Adult sons — until age 18 (or until completion of higher education, at court’s discretion).
- Disabled children — ongoing obligation regardless of age.
4.What are the rights of Wife after Divorce in UAE ?
Type | Arabic Term | Who Receives | Duration |
Spousal Maintenance | نفقة الزوجة | Married wife | During marriage |
نفقة العدة | Divorced wife | 3 months post-divorce | |
Muta’a | المتعة | Divorced wife (arbitrary) | One-time payment |
Child Maintenance | نفقة الأولاد | Minor and dependent children | Until adulthood/marriage |
المهر المؤجل | Wife | Upon divorce or husband’s death |
5. How Much Maintenance Can You Claim?
UAE courts assess maintenance amounts individually — there is no fixed table. The judge considers:
- Husband’s net monthly income (salary certificates, bank statements).
- Family’s accustomed standard of living before dispute.
- Number and ages of children.
- Housing costs in the relevant emirate.
- Wife’s own income (may reduce the amount awarded).
Typical Ranges Observed in UAE Courts (2024–2026):
Category | Typical Monthly Amount (AED) | Notes |
Wife — modest lifestyle | 3,000 – 6,000 | Includes rent, food, utilities, clothing |
Wife — comfortable lifestyle | 6,000 – 15,000 | Private school area; professional family |
Child — infant/toddler | 1,000 – 2,500 | Per child; includes schooling from age 3 |
Child — school-age | 2,000 – 5,000 | Per child; private school fees may be separate |
Muta’a (one-time) | 3–12 months maintenance | Depends on marriage duration and circumstances |
What Puts You in the Higher Bracket?
- AED 3,000–6,000/month: Husband earns AED 10,000–20,000/month, family rents a studio or 1BR, no private school fees.
- AED 6,000–15,000/month: Husband earns AED 25,000+/month, family lives in a villa or premium area, children attend private school (fees AED 30,000–80,000/year typically ordered separately).
Your lawyer can calculate a realistic claim amount based on your specific circumstances before you file.
Should You File With a family Lawyer or Without One? (DIY vs. Lawyer-Assisted).
Factor | Self-Filing (DIY) | Family Lawyer |
Cost | AED 100–200 court fees only | AED 3,000–15,000 lawyer fees (varies by firm) |
Risk of document rejection | High — strict Arabic documentation rules | Low — lawyer pre-checks all documents |
Typical outcome (amount) | Courts may award lower amounts without advocate | Lawyer argues full entitlement; typically 15–30% higher awards |
Time to first hearing | Same | Same |
Language barrier | Significant — hearings are in Arabic | Lawyer handles all Arabic proceedings |
You must file separately | Lawyer handles enforcement automatically | |
Best for | Straightforward cases, amicable husbands | Contested cases, hidden income, cross-emirate complications |
Our recommendation: For any contested case or where the husband earns above AED 15,000/month, legal representation typically pays for itself in the higher maintenance award secured.
Clients who come to me after attempting to file alone often arrive with rejected documents, missed deadlines, and lost months. The court filing itself costs AED 100–200, but a single document rejection can add 6–8 weeks to your case.
6. How to File a Maintenance Case in UAE: 6-Step Process.
The following process applies across all UAE Family Courts. Emirate-specific variations are detailed in Section 9.
📍 Key Rule: File at the Family Court in the emirate where you currently reside — not where your husband works or was last known to reside.
Step 1 — Consult a Family Lawyer.
Meet with a licensed UAE family lawyer to assess your case, calculate estimated maintenance amounts, and understand your rights. Bring all available documents to the first consultation.
Step 2 — Prepare and Gather Your Documents.
Collect your marriage certificate (original + notarised copy), Emirates ID (both parties), birth certificates of children, proof of husband’s income, and any evidence of financial need or non-payment. Foreign documents must be UAE-attested.
Step 3 — File the Petition at Family Court.
Submit the maintenance petition at the Family Court clerk’s office in your emirate. Pay court fee (AED 100–200). The clerk issues a case number and hearing date.
Step 4 — Attend the Mandatory Mediation Session.
UAE courts require a mandatory reconciliation attempt. A court-appointed mediator meets with both parties. If reconciliation fails, the case proceeds to a judge.
Step 5 — Attend Court Hearings and Submit Evidence.
Attend all scheduled hearings, submit financial evidence, and present your case. The judge may request additional documents or a financial assessment from both parties.
Step 6 — Receive the Court Order.
The judge issues a maintenance order specifying the monthly amount and start date. Non-payment triggers immediate enforcement — travel ban, asset seizure, salary attachment.
📱 Need Help Filing? Our Family lawyer handle all six steps on your behalf.
7. Required Documents by Family Courts.
Document | Requirement | Notes |
Marriage Certificate | Original + 2 notarised copies | Must be UAE-attested if issued abroad |
Emirates ID | Both parties, original + copy | Or passport if Emirates ID not held |
Children’s Birth Certificates | Original + copy (per child) | Required for child maintenance claims |
Original, stamped by employer | Or 6-month bank statement | |
Proof of Residence | Tenancy contract or DEWA bill | Shows current emirate jurisdiction |
Evidence of Non-Payment | Bank statements, messages | If claiming back-dated maintenance |
⚠️ Attestation Note: Any document issued outside the UAE must be notarised in the country of issue, then UAE-attested through the UAE Embassy abroad and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE. Un-attested foreign documents will be rejected at filing.
8. How Long Does a UAE Maintenance Case Take in Family Courts? (Timeline and Court Fees).
Stage | Estimated Duration | Cost (AED) |
Document preparation | 1–2 weeks | — |
Filing and case registration | 1–3 days | 100–200 |
Mediation session | 2–4 weeks after filing | — |
First hearing | 4–8 weeks after mediation | — |
Additional hearings (if needed) | 2–4 weeks per hearing | — |
Judgment | 2–4 weeks after final hearing | — |
TOTAL (typical) | 3–6 months | 100–500 total |
Enforcement proceedings (if husband defaults) add 2–4 weeks and typically cost AED 200–400 additional fees.
💡 Pro Tip: Apply for an interim maintenance order at the time of filing. UAE courts can issue temporary financial support within 2–4 weeks — giving you income while the main case proceeds over several months.
9. What Are the Rights of an Expat Wife After Divorce in Dubai ?
An expat wife in Dubai keeps enforceable financial and custody rights after divorce, but what she receives depends on whether her marriage is governed by Muslim personal status law or the civil (non-Muslim) law. Both are heard at the Dubai Personal Status Court — Dubai has no separate civil family court like Abu Dhabi, and non-Muslim couples may also ask the court to apply the law of their home country.
Muslim Expat Wife in Dubai
A Muslim expat wife in Dubai is governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 on Personal Status. After divorce she is entitled to Iddah maintenance during the waiting period (about three menstrual cycles, or until childbirth if she is pregnant), Mut’a compensation for the divorce, and payment of any unpaid deferred dower (Mahr). She keeps custody of her young children, and the father must pay child maintenance regardless of who has custody. Her spousal maintenance ends if she remarries, but the father’s duty to maintain the children continues.
Non-Muslim Expat Wife in Dubai
A non-Muslim expat wife in Dubai is governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 on Civil Personal Status. Divorce is granted on a no-fault basis, so neither spouse needs to prove harm. After the divorce judgment she may apply for post-divorce alimony under Article 9, which the court sets based on the length of the marriage, her age, each spouse’s financial position, the husband’s responsibility for the divorce, and any damage caused. Joint, equal custody of the children is the default, and her alimony stops if she remarries or if her custody of the children ends.
In both cases the wife keeps her own property, personal belongings and gifts, and she can enforce a maintenance order if the husband fails to pay — through a travel ban, salary attachment or freezing of his bank accounts. Dubai also offers e-filing through the Dubai Courts portal, and the court can grant interim maintenance to support her while the case is still pending.
10. Enforcing a UAE Maintenance Order by Legal Family Lawyer— What Happens If Husband Stops Paying?
Once the court issues a maintenance order, it is immediately enforceable. If the husband defaults, these enforcement tools are available — and they are used regularly:.
- Travel Ban — the court issues an exit ban preventing the husband from leaving the UAE.
- Bank Account Freeze — the court orders banks to freeze the husband’s accounts.
- Salary Attachment — the court orders the husband’s employer to deduct maintenance directly from monthly salary.
- Property Seizure — court-appointed bailiffs seize and auction moveable assets.
- Criminal Prosecution — refusal to pay is a criminal offence (imprisonment up to 1 year).
Enforcement applications are filed at the same Family Court that issued the original order. Processing time: 2–4 weeks. Our lawyers file enforcement applications on your behalf if your husband defaults.
⚠ Warning — Do Not Make This Mistake: Many women assume they must wait until divorce is finalised before filing for maintenance. Under UAE law, you can file for Nafaqa while still legally married. Waiting costs you months of unclaimed support.
I have seen travel bans issued within 48 hours of a default judgment in Dubai courts. The enforcement system in the UAE is among the most effective in the region — husbands who attempt to leave the country without settling are detained at immigration.
📱 Has Your Husband Stopped Paying? We can enforce your court order within 2–4 weeks.
11. Frequently Asked Questions — Filing a Maintenance Case in UAE.
Q1: What is Nafaqa under UAE law?
Nafaqa is a legally enforceable monthly payment — not optional — that a husband must pay to support his wife and children under UAE Personal Status Law. It covers housing, food, clothing, medical care, and education. The amount is based on the husband’s financial ability and the family’s accustomed standard of living, governed by Federal Law No. 28/2005, Articles 67–78.
Q2: How much maintenance can I claim in UAE?
Wife maintenance typically ranges AED 3,000–6,000/month for modest lifestyles and AED 6,000–15,000/month for comfortable lifestyles; child maintenance runs AED 1,000–2,500/month (infant) to AED 2,000–5,000/month (school-age), per child. Court fees are AED 100–200. Amounts are determined by the husband’s proven income, lifestyle evidence, and the number of dependants.
Q3: How long does a nafaqa case actually take?
A UAE maintenance case typically takes 3–6 months from filing to judgment: mediation (2–4 weeks), hearings (1–3 months), and judgment (2–4 weeks). Dubai and Abu Dhabi cases often resolve in 3–4 months. Umm Al Quwain and RAK courts are the fastest, averaging 2–3 months.
Q4: Can a non-Muslim expat file for maintenance in UAE?
Yes — non-Muslim expatriates can file in UAE Family Courts. The court may apply the couple’s home-country law or UAE law if agreed. Since 2023, non-Muslim couples can also register separation agreements directly through UAE courts under Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022.
Q5: What happens if my husband just ignores the court order?
Non-payment of court-ordered maintenance is a criminal offence in the UAE. Enforcement measures include travel ban (exit from UAE blocked), bank account freeze, direct salary deduction from the employer, property seizure, and imprisonment for up to 1 year. File an enforcement application at the same court that issued the original order.
Q6: Does a wife lose maintenance rights after divorce?
No — a divorced wife retains financial rights. She is entitled to Iddah maintenance (3 months post-divorce), Muta’a compensation (for arbitrary divorce), and deferred Mahr. Child maintenance continues until daughters marry and sons turn 18. Wife maintenance ends only upon remarriage.
Q7: How do I file a maintenance case in Dubai?
File at Dubai Personal Status Court, Deira (Al Muraqqabat). Phone: +971 4 203 6700. Dubai offers e-filing via dc.gov.ae — the only emirate with an online submission option. The Family Guidance Section handles mandatory mediation before the case reaches a judge. Most Dubai maintenance cases resolve within 3–4 months.
Q8: How do I file a maintenance case in Abu Dhabi?
File at Abu Dhabi Family Court on Al Ain Road. Phone: +971 2 651 8888. The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department operates a Family Counselling Centre for pre-case mediation. Same-day filing is available with a complete document set. Cases typically resolve in 3–5 months.
Q9: How does Sharjah handle maintenance cases?
File at Sharjah Personal Status Court. Phone: +971 6 508 8888. Sharjah courts apply conservative interpretations of UAE Personal Status Law and emphasise reconciliation — multiple mediation sessions are common before a judge is assigned. Allow 4–6 months. All documents must be in Arabic.
Q10: Can I claim money my husband should have paid for the past 3 years?
Yes — UAE courts can award back-dated maintenance for up to 3 years from the filing date. You must prove the husband refused or failed to pay during this period. Document all non-payment evidence: WhatsApp messages demanding support, written requests, or bank statements showing no transfers received.
Q11: What if my husband claims he has no money or hides what he earns?
Request a court order for financial disclosure. UAE courts can compel the husband’s employer to provide salary certificates, obtain 12-month bank statements, and assess lifestyle evidence — car model, property ownership, travel frequency — to determine actual income capacity. Courts also consider the standard of living the family enjoyed before the dispute.
Q12: Is maintenance law the same for all religions in UAE?
No — UAE courts apply Islamic Personal Status Law (Federal Law 28/2005) to Muslim couples. Non-Muslim couples may request their home-country law apply. Since 2023, non-Muslim expatriates can also register civil separation agreements directly under UAE law via Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022.
Q13: Can I get emergency temporary maintenance while my case is pending?
Yes — UAE Family Courts can issue interim maintenance orders (nafaqa mu’ajjala) within 2–4 weeks of filing. This provides immediate financial support while the full case proceeds over 3–6 months. Your lawyer must request the interim order at the time of filing or at the first hearing. Dubai courts process interim orders fastest, typically within 2 weeks.
Q14: What if I’m separated but not yet divorced — can I still claim maintenance?
Yes — a wife is entitled to maintenance from the date of the valid marriage contract, including during periods of separation before divorce. You do not need a divorce judgment to file for maintenance. The husband’s obligation continues as long as the marriage contract is valid and the wife has not been found legally disobedient (nashiz) by the court.
Q15: Does my visa status affect my maintenance claim in UAE?
No — your visa status does not affect your right to claim maintenance. Whether you hold a residence visa, are on a tourist visa, or your visa has expired, the court can still hear your maintenance case. Visa status is irrelevant to Nafaqa rights under UAE Personal Status Law. However, being on your husband’s visa sponsorship does not prevent you from filing against him.
Q16: Can I file a maintenance case online in UAE?
Currently, only Dubai offers online (e-filing) for maintenance cases via the Dubai Courts portal at dc.gov.ae. All other six emirates require in-person filing at the Family Court clerk’s office. For Dubai e-filing, you still need original documents available for verification at your first hearing. Our lawyers can file on your behalf in all seven emirates.
Q17: What if my husband says he has no money or is unemployed?
The court assesses the husband’s financial capacity based on his lifestyle, assets, and known income — not just his claims. Courts regularly order maintenance even where a husband declares he is unemployed, because judges examine spending patterns, property ownership, and the family’s accustomed standard of living. The burden of proving inability to pay rests on the husband, not on you.
Q18: Can I file for maintenance from outside the UAE?
You can instruct a licensed UAE lawyer to file on your behalf without being physically present in the UAE. Your lawyer can submit documents and attend hearings as your legal representative. However, courts prefer direct testimony in family matters, so you will likely need to appear in person for at least one hearing. We handle remote filings regularly for clients based abroad.
Q19: What happens to my maintenance if I remarry?
A wife’s Nafaqa (spousal maintenance) ends automatically upon remarriage. However, child maintenance continues regardless of the mother’s marital status — the father’s obligation to support his children is independent of the mother’s situation. Iddah maintenance (the 3-month post-divorce support period) also terminates upon remarriage.
Q20: What are the rights of a wife after divorce in the UAE – Muslim vs non-Muslim expats?
A divorced wife in the UAE keeps enforceable financial and custody rights, but they differ by religion. A Muslim wife is entitled to Iddah maintenance during the waiting period (about three menstrual cycles), Mut’a compensation, any unpaid deferred dower, and custody of her young children with child maintenance paid by the father. A non-Muslim expat wife instead claims post-divorce alimony under Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022, which the court sets based on the length of the marriage, her age and each spouse’s finances, with joint custody as the default. The table below compares both.
Right | Divorce-Muslim Wife | Divorce-Non-Muslim Expat Wife |
Governing law | Federal Decree-Law 41/2024 (Personal Status) | Federal Decree-Law 41/2022 (Civil Personal Status) |
Iddah (waiting-period) maintenance | Yes – paid during Iddah (about 3 cycles, or until childbirth if pregnant) | Not applicable (no Iddah) |
Mut’a / compensation | Yes – compensation on divorce | Replaced by court-assessed alimony |
Deferred dower (Mahr) | Yes – any unpaid deferred dower becomes due | Not applicable |
Post-divorce alimony | Limited to the Iddah period (extendable for proven harm) | Yes – ongoing, set by the court (Art. 9) |
How the amount is set | Husband’s income and the family’s usual standard of living | Marriage length, wife’s age, both spouses’ finances, fault and damage |
Child custody | Mother keeps custody of young children (to age 18 under the 2024 law) | Joint / equal custody by default |
Child maintenance | Father pays regardless of who has custody | Father or both, as the court orders |
When spousal rights end | After Iddah; spousal maintenance stops on remarriage | Alimony forfeited on remarriage or if custody ends |
Q21: What are the rights of a wife after a mutual divorce in the UAE – Muslim vs non-Muslim?
In a mutual divorce the wife keeps her core rights but usually trades some financial claims for a faster, agreed separation. A Muslim wife uses Khula: she ends the marriage by consent, normally returning her dowry or paying agreed compensation, and may waive Mut’a and the deferred dower – but the father’s child maintenance can never be waived. A non-Muslim wife divorces by mutual no-fault consent and the couple freely agree alimony, assets and joint custody, which the court then ratifies. In both systems, child support and custody stay under the court’s protection of the children.
Aspect | Muslim Wife (Khula / mutual) | Non-Muslim Wife (mutual consent) |
Mechanism | Khula by consent (a judge may grant it even without the husband’s agreement) | No-fault divorce by mutual agreement |
Financial trade-off | Usually returns the dowry or pays agreed compensation; may waive Mut’a and deferred dower | Parties freely agree the financial settlement |
Spousal alimony | Iddah maintenance may be reduced or waived by agreement | Alimony may be waived or fixed by the agreement |
Child maintenance | Father stays liable – it cannot be waived | Child support cannot be waived to the child’s detriment |
Custody | Unaffected – mother keeps custody of young children | Joint custody by agreement |
Court’s role | Court records the Khula and protects the children’s rights | Court ratifies the settlement and safeguards the children |
12. الأسئلة الشائعة باللغة العربية.
س1: ما هي النفقة في القانون الإماراتي؟.
النفقة حق قانوني واجب النفاذ — وليست تبرعاً — يُلزم الزوج بموجبه قانون الأحوال الشخصية الإماراتي بالإنفاق المالي على زوجته وأطفاله. تشمل النفقة السكن والطعام والملبس والرعاية الطبية والتعليم، وتُحدَّد وفق دخل الزوج ومستوى معيشة الأسرة المعتاد.
س2: كم تكلف قضية النفقة في الإمارات؟.
رسوم المحكمة 100–200 درهم فقط. تتراوح نفقة الزوجة بين 3,000 و15,000 درهم شهرياً، ونفقة الطفل بين 1,000 و5,000 درهم شهرياً لكل طفل — وذلك بحسب دخل الزوج المثبت ومستوى معيشة الأسرة.
س3: كم تستغرق قضية النفقة في الإمارات؟.
تستغرق قضايا النفقة عادةً من 3 إلى 6 أشهر: وساطة (2-4 أسابيع)، جلسات (1-3 أشهر)، حكم (2-4 أسابيع). أسرع المحاكم: أم القيوين ورأس الخيمة (2–3 أشهر). الأكثر تطوراً: دبي وأبوظبي.
س4: هل يمكن لغير المسلمين المطالبة بالنفقة في الإمارات؟.
نعم — يحق للمغتربين غير المسلمين تقديم طلبات النفقة في المحاكم الإماراتية. يجوز للمحكمة تطبيق قانون بلد الزوجين الأصلي أو القانون الإماراتي. منذ 2023 يمكن لغير المسلمين تسجيل اتفاقيات الانفصال مباشرة أمام المحاكم الإماراتية.
س5: ماذا يحدث إذا رفض الزوج دفع النفقة؟.
عدم دفع النفقة المحكوم بها جريمة جنائية في الإمارات. تشمل إجراءات التنفيذ الفورية: حظر السفر، وتجميد الحسابات المصرفية، والخصم المباشر من الراتب، والسجن حتى سنة كاملة.
س6: هل تحق للمطلقة النفقة؟.
نعم — تستحق المطلقة نفقة العدة (3 أشهر بعد الطلاق)، والمتعة في حال الطلاق التعسفي، وتأجيل المهر. وتستمر نفقة الأطفال حتى زواج البنات وبلوغ الأبناء 18 عاماً. تنتهي نفقة الزوجة عند زواجها من آخر.
س7: ما المستندات المطلوبة لقضية النفقة؟.
وثيقة الزواج (أصل + نسخة مصدقة)، بطاقة الهوية الإماراتية لكلا الطرفين، شهادات ميلاد الأطفال، شهادة راتب الزوج أو كشف حساب بنكي لـ 6 أشهر، وعقد إيجار أو فاتورة ديوا لإثبات الإمارة المختصة. يُنصح بمرافقة محامٍ لضمان اكتمال الملف.
س8: ما هي حقوق الزوجة بعد الطلاق في الإمارات للمسلمين وغير المسلمين؟
تحتفظ المطلقة في الإمارات بحقوق مالية وحضانية واجبة النفاذ، لكنها تختلف باختلاف الديانة. تستحق الزوجة المسلمة نفقة العدة خلال فترة العدة (نحو ثلاث حيضات)، والمتعة، والمؤخَّر من المهر، وحضانة أطفالها الصغار مع نفقة الأطفال التي يدفعها الأب. أما الزوجة غير المسلمة فتطالب بالنفقة بعد الطلاق بموجب المرسوم بقانون اتحادي رقم 41 لسنة 2022، وتقدِّرها المحكمة وفق مدة الزواج وعمر الزوجة والوضع المالي لكل طرف، مع الحضانة المشتركة كأصل.
س9: كيف أتواصل مع محامٍ متخصص في النفقة في الإمارات؟.
. محامونا متاحون باللغتين العربية والإنجليزية، مع تحديد مواعيد خلال الأسبوع نفسه للحالات العاجل
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR.
Azza Ibrahim Hassan Al Mulla.
Licensed UAE Family Law Attorney | UAE Bar License No. 9558.
Azza Ibrahim Hassan Al Mulla is a licensed UAE attorney specialising in family law, maintenance cases, divorce proceedings, and child custody. She has represented clients across all 7 UAE emirates in the UAE Federal Courts and Dubai International Financial Centre Courts. She is a member of the UAE Lawyers Association and practices in both Arabic and English.
Practice Areas: Maintenance (Nafaqa) | Divorce | Child Custody | Personal Status Law.
Website: legaladviceus.com | Languages: Arabic, English.
This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. UAE law and court procedures are subject to change. For advice on your specific situation, consult a licensed UAE family law attorney. © 2026 Azza Ibrahim Hassan Al Mulla Law Firm. All rights reserved
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