A penalty of incarceration for a period not exceeding one year and/or a fine not exceeding (10,000) ten thousand AED shall be imposed on anyone against whom an enforceable judgment is issued, obligating him to pay alimony to his spouse, any of his relatives or legal dependents, or to pay the fee of custody, breastfeeding or residence but refrains from doing so, although he is capable of paying it, for a period of (3) three months after being warned to pay. The lawsuit may only be filed based on a complaint from the concerned party. If convict pays all the sums due from him or provides a guaranty accepted by the concerned party, the penalty shall not be executed.
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