Following wrongdoing, the judge directs the husband to pay monthly housing, school tuition, and kid expenses.Ras Al Khaimah: Citing years of mental suffering, neglect, and alleged misbehavior by her 37-year-old husband, the Ras Al Khaimah Court of First Instance (Personal Status) found in favor of a 38-year-old lady seeking to dissolve her marriage. The court’s ruling in late October 2025 puts an end to a tumultuous marriage characterized by personal strife, financial difficulty, and legal battles.History of marriage and background.According to court documents, the wife, through her attorney Hanan Salem Al Shimili, filed a complaint seeking complete custody of the couple’s young daughter as well as khula, a judicial dissolution of marriage started by the wife. One child, who is four years old and enrolled in school in the United Arab Emirates, was born out of the marriage, which was officially recognized in Egypt in 2020. The marriage contract was certified in the United Arab Emirates on July 21, 2021, following the couple’ legal marriage in Egypt in July 2020.The wife claimed that her husband’s actions prevented their marriage from continuing. She displayed records and electronic correspondence that described instances of verbal abuse, physical violence, and ongoing financial neglect.Claims of mistreatment and wrongdoing.According to case documents, the husband was charged with repeatedly physically abusing his wife, causing a knee injury that was verified by a medical report. Evidence of his purported insults and defamations of her through public events and WhatsApp conversations was presented to the court. The spouse, who works in Fujairah, is accused of socially abandoning the plaintiff by only visiting their Ras Al Khaimah house on weekends. Despite earning more than Dh13,000 a month, the husband was alleged to have neglected to contribute to household expenses. He allegedly omitted to pay the rent, utilities, and internet bills for the family home in Ras Al Khaimah, refused to pay half of his daughter’s birth and postpartum expenses, and failed to pay tuition. The wife said that as a result, she had to pay for these expenses on her own from 2022 to 2025.Additionally, the wife said that her husband engaged in “immoral acts such as sorcery and witchcraft” and communicated with other women, which distressed her morally and psychologically. She informed the court that she and their child were now afraid and embarrassed by their marriage.Court review and conclusions.The court concluded that reconciliation was no longer feasible after examining the material, which included digital records, rental agreements, and medical reports. The judges came to the conclusion that the husband’s actions violated UAE law’s principles of marital life by causing both material and emotional harm.The court observed that Article 133 (1.2) of Federal Decree-Law No. 42 of 2022 on Civil Personal Status, which requires men to provide maintenance and lodging for their families, was violated by the husband’s failure to provide for his wife and kid.In its decision, the court granted the mother complete custody of her young daughter and mandated that the husband continue to pay for the child’s living, housing, and educational expenses.Additionally, the husband was ordered by the court to pay Dh 700 per month in child support, Dh 7,000 per month to cover the costs of a nanny and domestic help, and Dh 20,000 annually as housing allowance, which covers utilities and internet fees.The verdict also mandates that the father pay Dh 300 per month for transportation costs, Dh 500 per year for Eid allowances, and Dh 1,000 per year for school outfits.As long as the child is still enrolled in school and under her mother’s care, these payments will continue.The mother was given direct custody of her daughter by the court, enabling her to move if needed for medical or educational reasons. The child’s passport and all official documents, including as the birth certificate and immunization card, were to be turned over by the spouse, who was also instructed to renew them as needed.In a similar ruling, the father was allowed to visit the Ras Al Khaimah Women’s Association every Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. and during summer holidays from 1 to 7 p.m., without staying overnight.On the second day of Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha every year, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the father is also allowed to see his daughter without having to spend the night. Depending on a court ruling, he may also speak with his daughter over the phone or through video calls. The court stressed that the decisions are intended to protect the child’s welfare while upholding the rights of both parents.
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