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Children's travel after divorce is subject to the court's decision if there is a disagreement between the parents. The law aims to protect the child from traveling without the consent of the other party. The court verifies the best interests of the child before ruling. Travel is considered a sensitive issue.
Transfer of custody means moving the child from one custodian to another due to new circumstances. This procedure is sensitive because it affects the child's stability. The court verifies the best interests of the child before ruling. Transfer is an exception, not a rule.
Termination of custody means the custodian loses their right to care for the child due to circumstances that make the child's stay with them unsuitable. This decision is one of the most serious decisions made by the court because it directly affects the child's future. It is not resorted to except in cases of clear harm or danger to the child. The court verifies the evidence before issuing the ruling. The criterion of 'the best interests of the child' remains the foundation.
Division of property is determining each party's share of assets or property acquired during the marriage. There is no automatic 'equal division of wealth' system in UAE law; the ruling depends on evidence and financial contributions. The court verifies the ownership of each party. This issue is one of the most sensitive after divorce.
Division of debts means determining the party responsible for repaying debts incurred during the marriage. The court verifies the nature of the debt and the reason for its incurrence. It may obligate both parties to repay if the debt is joint. This issue is important for protecting financial rights.
Financial rights include alimony, consolation gift (mut'ah), dowry, overdue entitlements, and the custodial residence. The court verifies the circumstances of the divorce before ruling. These rights guarantee the wife's stability after separation. Their amount varies depending on the husband's income and the duration of the marriage.
The dowry is a financial right of the wife paid at the time of marriage or part of it may be deferred. The dowry is a fixed obligation of the husband. The court verifies the marriage contract before ruling. The dowry is considered one of the most important financial rights.
Gifts given between spouses during the marriage are considered the property of the recipient party. They are not returned except in specific cases. The court verifies the nature of the gift. This issue is common in financial disputes.
Gold given to the wife is considered part of her dowry or wedding gifts. It is considered her exclusive property. The court verifies the nature of the gold before ruling. This issue is one of the most common disputes.
