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legal support for expat divorcing local

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 14 May 2018 - 17:50

Can anyone recommend a good expat solicitor to help out with a divorce. My sister, living in Dubai, married a local Muslim man and is now seeking a divorce. She has started the legal proceedings and as part of this recently had to attend a reconciliation meeting. While there was a translator present she felt not everything was being translated.

I feel she is at a clear disadvantage and should get some legal support so she has someone on her side to guide her through the process. Her husband does not want the divorce and i am worried he may be able impede it in someway.

She is Irish so I think would benefit from an Irish or UK solicitor.

thanks in advance for any advice.

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 31 May 2018 - 11:14
I am going through the same at the moment. The family guidance consultations x 3 must be attended before she can get the approval to go forward to the courts. A lawyer is not needed for this but if she is not happy with the court appointed translator she can bring an Arabic speaker who she trusts to give her side of the story. Be warned that Divorce Lawyers are not cheap. I contacted several and the rates range from 10,000 to 100,000 AED plus.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 31 May 2018 - 03:49
Sorry to hear about your sister's ordeal. Has she tried contacting the British embassy? They would be able to recommend a lawyer, perhaps.
 
 

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