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Question:

I am staying in UAE on my husband visa. I am not working. Can I live separated from him in another house? We are not divorced but having difficulties together.

Answer:

It is not advised to leave the marital home as it may have serious repercussions, if either of you register the divorce proceedings in future. Therefore, it is advised to seek legal consultation with one of our legal consultants to have a better understanding of the current situation. Kindly let us know if you wish to arrange a consultation meeting.

Disclaimer:
The above information might not apply if both parties are non-muslim. Starting from the 1st of February 2023, UAE issued specific family law to be applied between non-muslim expat residents in case none of them wanted to apply his/her home country’s law in the UAE.
To know more information about this law, please feel free to click this link.