Alimony and child support

We provide practical, strategic advice on alimony and child support matters, ensuring fair financial arrangements that reflect both legal obligations and family needs.

Practice Overview

Financial support is often one of the most sensitive aspects of family separation. At Kayrouz & Associates, we help clients navigate alimony and child support with clarity and precision, whether negotiating amicably or pursuing court-ordered arrangements. Our goal is to ensure fair and sustainable outcomes that meet the needs of children and respect the financial realities of both parties.

We advise on spousal maintenance in both short- and long-term relationships, taking into account income disparities, lifestyle expectations, and obligations under UAE law or relevant international frameworks. When it comes to child support, we focus on securing arrangements that protect the best interests of the child while remaining enforceable and realistic.

Whether you are seeking support, responding to a claim, or pursuing enforcement of an existing order, our team provides firm advocacy and practical guidance through every stage of the process.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Calculating and negotiating alimony based on legal entitlements
  • Drafting child support agreements and court submissions
  • Securing financial disclosures and assessing earning capacity
  • Enforcing or modifying support orders through UAE courts
  • Advising on support obligations in binational or expatriate cases
  • Protecting children's rights in support-related disputes
  • Meet Our Team

    Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.

    Pierre Kayrouz

    Chief Legal Officer
    Maria Valeyeva

    Maria Valeyeva

    Chief Compliance Officer
    Georges Touma

    Georges Touma

    Head Litigator
    Hanan Ahmed Al Balushi

    Hanan Ahmed

    Practicing Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Arka Navle

    Arka Navle

    Corporate Counsel
    Nashita Nazneen

    Nashita Nazneen

    Junior Corporate Counsel
    Professor Mark Engelman

    Mark Engelman

    Intellectual Property Barrister
    Rita Semaan

    Rita Semaan

    Legal Consultant
    Carlos Rahme

    Carlos Rahme

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Y. Geagea

    Sandy Geagea

    Legal Consultant
    Saeed Gaber

    Saeed Gaber

    Legal Research Analyst
    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Junior Legal Counsel
    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Paralegal
    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Business Development Manager
    Valakshmi Balasubramanian

    Varalakshmi Balasubramanian

    Operations Assistant
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