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
    Chief Compliance Officer
    Georges Touma
    Head Litigator
    Hanan Ahmed
    Practicing Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar
    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Arka Navle
    Corporate Counsel
    Nashita Nazneen
    Junior Corporate Counsel
    Mark Engelman
    Intellectual Property Barrister
    Rita Semaan
    Legal Consultant
    Carlos Rahme
    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb
    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Geagea
    Legal Consultant
    Saeed Gaber
    Legal Research Analyst
    Muhammed Ali Charif
    Junior Legal Counsel
    Jenifer Abu Nasr
    Paralegal
    Patricia Abi Mansour
    Business Development Manager
    Varalakshmi Balasubramanian
    Operations Assistant
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