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I've never paid any child benefit for my two children. I live in a tax free haven in Dubai and life here is good. My ex- wife and I separated 13 years ago when my son was 5 and my daughter was 2. We got shared custody arrangements in Australia as that is where she is from but I never wanted to see my kids as I needed to move on with my new life and new wife in Dubai.
Anyway, my question is this, can she force me to pay for my kids or get back payments as she now lives in uk and I'm still living in Dubai. I owe more than £100000 as I kept the kids trust fund money but I've spent it on me and my angel wife and just cause the eldest wants to go to university doesn't mean I should return it, does it?
I don't want to sound like scum but really if the ex has managed till now surely she can continue paying everything herself, after all I don't see the kids ever? Is there any law in UAE that can force me? Any advice greatly appreciated.
I don't know what the arrangements are between Australia and Dubai, or the UK and Dubai, but if maintenance was set by the court originally, then I would think it would still be owing. Whether it can be recovered would depend on the arrangements mentioned above - it would be worth seeking legal advice where you are as they will be best placed to advise you.
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