UAE: Law regarding child custody, visitation explained

Dubai Courts has explained the law that will be enacted in the case of a parent's violation towards their child in custody, as well as towards the custodian.

In the case of a parent having sole custody of their child, the second party has a visitation order guaranteed by law to visit the child.

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In case of a breach of contract from the visiting party - in the form of causing harm to the custodian or the child in custody - the visitation shall be temporarily suspended for their protection.

The step is taken in order to combat violation of public morals and maintain the safety of the concerned parties.

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