Salary no bar to divorce compensation under Abu Dhabi ruling
The Court of Cassation has ruled that a woman's independent salary or assets do not, on their own, prevent her from receiving financial compensation following divorce.
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The Court of Cassation in Abu Dhabi has ruled that a woman's independent salary or assets do not automatically disqualify her from receiving financial compensation following divorce. The court rejected a former husband's appeal who argued that his ex-wife's earnings meant she was not entitled to an award. The court emphasized that post-divorce financial claims must be assessed holistically, considering factors like marriage duration, financial standing, obligations, and income disparity. The ruling upholds a lower court judgment under Abu Dhabi's civil family law.
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Reported by: Mondaq 7 Jul 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Mondaq →
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