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Abu Dhabi +971 2 650 1211
WhatsApp +971 50 751 6619
In today’s world, social media is being seen less and less favorably by experts and intellectuals around the world. It has found to have physical, emotional and psychological implications on its users. We are periodically hit…
In terms of domestic violence, particularly when children are involved, mothers in the UAE have a strong background in legal remedies to protect both their children and themselves. These safeguards are established and executed under Federal…
Introduction: In the UAE, non-Muslims have the legal right to create and execute wills under a framework that respects their Civil Personal Status laws. This guide provides an overview of the procedures and legal requirements established…
Dubai Law No. (15) of 2017 regarding the Administration of Non-Muslims’ Legacy and Federal Decree-Law No. (41) of 2022 on Civil Personal Status outline the regulations and requirements for the registration and verification of wills for…
Introduction In a significant development for family matters in the UAE, particularly in the field of Medically Assisted Reproduction, recent amendments to Federal Law No. 7/2019 have introduced some essential provisions. This article provides a detailed…
Introduction In the United Arab Emirates, inheritance and wills are governed by a combination of Sharia law and civil laws. The legal framework for Muslim individuals’ wills and inheritance is primarily based on the Federal Law…
This article aims to provide an overview of the difference between the divorce decree and the marital settlement under UAE law, taking into account the legal implications for both Muslim and non-Muslim couples.
In common parlance, a prenuptial agreement or a premarital agreement means an agreement entered into by a couple prior to their marriage which regulates the rights that may be acquired upon marriage and the arrangements between…
Family lawyers in Dubai are often asked multitude of questions regarding personal status matters in the UAE. These relate to marriages, divorces, custody of the children, visitation rights of the parents, maintenance and related matters. In…
Background Dowry is money or property, which is offered by the husband to the wife, in consideration of marriage. Dowry is the property of the bride and she is free to dispose of it. Dowry offers…
The courts take into consideration first and foremost whether the given parent or relative proves capable of being allotted custody.
UAE laws on child custody and related rights are best understood to focus on the sole objective of ensuring and protecting the wellbeing of the child. Unique concept of the UAE Child custody laws: A unique…
The banks in the UAE allow a supplementary card to be provided to family members who are above twelve years old. Thus, a minor child may obtain a credit card, usually on another family member’s account.…
The Personal Status Court in Dubai deals with divorce matters for both Emiratis and Expats. The divorce process in Dubai is usually straightforward and involves the steps of counselling, settlements, and court appearances which also require…
In the event that you are meeting with a Dubai family lawyer for applying complete custody of the child, child maintenance and, you more likely wish to understand the legal procedure for filing the case for…
It seems unfair for a husband or a wife to seek chastity from the other partner when he/she doesn’t practice it themselves. The word adultery is often used in UAE. However, it is yet unclear in…
