What does a domestic violence allegation involve?
A complaint by a spouse, partner or family member of violence or abuse.
These cases often involve emotion, protective orders and family consequences.
What do we do?
We review the allegations, any protection order and the evidence, and present your position carefully.
We also address the practical effect on home and children.
What should you avoid?
Contacting the complainant in breach of an order.
That creates a separate problem.
What should I do first?
Read any order carefully
Understand each restriction.
Keep communications
Messages in both directions.
Arrange safe accommodation
If you cannot go home.
Avoid contacting the complainant
Unless we advise it is allowed.
Call us on +971 50 653 1334 or message us on WhatsApp. We answer at any hour.
Frequently asked questions
Can the complainant withdraw?
It can matter, but it does not always end the case. We explain it.
Will a restraining order apply?
It can be sought. The restraining orders guide explains.
Related guides
Violent Crimes overview
The main points, the process and your first steps.
Read the overviewDomestic Violence Law
What the 2024 domestic violence law covers, who counts as family, how reports are handled and the penalties, including when reconciliation is possible.
Read the guideRestraining Orders
Who can issue a restraining order, how long it lasts, what it can prohibit and how to challenge it.
Read the guideStalking and Threats
How threats, persistent harassment, tracking and online extortion are punished under the Crimes and Cybercrimes Laws.
Read the guideSources
This page describes how we act in this type of case. It does not restate the law: the linked guides set out the statutory position and cite the official English text on the UAE Legislation portal, uaelegislation.gov.ae. The Arabic text prevails over translations.
This page is general information, not legal advice.