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Rewriting The Child's Custody Norms In The UAE

The UAE's legal landscape for personal status law is going through a considerable transformation with the passage of Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024, which took effect on 15 April 2025, superseding the previous Federal Decree Law No. 28 of 2005...

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

A Complete Guide For Expats On Non-Muslim Civil Marriage In The UAE

For many expat couples in the UAE, getting married is now not only a religious or cultural choice, but also a legal one.

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Dubai Court Rejects Dh300,000 Rent Claim In Divorce Villa Dispute

The Court of Cassation has upheld a lower court ruling rejecting a husband’s claim for Dh300,000 in rent compensation in a post-divorce dispute over a villa...

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

No Fault Divorces For Non-Muslims Legal Provisions Under UAE Law (Video)

In this video, Family law in the UAE has undergone significant changes in the last decade. Until recently, family matters in the UAE were governed under a unified legal framework...

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

UAE Issues New Rules On Underage Marriage Approvals

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Divorce Lawyer In Dubai: The Complete Guide For UAE Residents (Married Couples)

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

When Do You Need A Child Custody Lawyer In The UAE?—Guide For Parents

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Overview Of Choice Of Law In UAE Personal Status Cases

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Can A Mother Lose Child Custody In The UAE? A Practical Guide

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Expatriate Marriage And-Divorce Fast, Simple And Legal (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Dubai's Top Court Clarifies Compensation Rights In Non-Muslim Divorces

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Divorce For Non-Muslims: Common Mistakes Non-Muslims Make When Getting A Divorce In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

UAE Alimony And Family Support Law Reforms

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Understanding Divorce In The UAE: Key Differences Between Muslim And Non-Muslim Personal Status Law

United Arab Emirates Family

SP

Sohaibani & Partners

UAE Payment Service Provider Regulation: CBUAE RPSCS Licensing, Capital And Compliance

United Arab Emirates Finance

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

How To Select The Best CSP For Digital Assets In ADGM (Video)

United Arab Emirates Technology

CA

Cavenwell Group

UAE Commercial Gaming Law: GCGRA Licences, Online Gaming, Sports Wagering And Lotteries

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

A Regulatory Perspective On Payment Facilitator Operations In The UAE, UK And EU

United Arab Emirates Finance

KL

KARM Legal Consultants

Facing A Salary Cut Or Unpaid Leave? Experts Say UAE Labour Law Ensures Employees Are Fully Protected

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

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Divorce

A Complete Guide For Expats On Non-Muslim Civil Marriage In The UAE

For many expat couples in the UAE, getting married is now not only a religious or cultural choice, but also a legal one.

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Dubai Court Rejects Dh300,000 Rent Claim In Divorce Villa Dispute

The Court of Cassation has upheld a lower court ruling rejecting a husband’s claim for Dh300,000 in rent compensation in a post-divorce dispute over a villa...

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

No Fault Divorces For Non-Muslims Legal Provisions Under UAE Law (Video)

In this video, Family law in the UAE has undergone significant changes in the last decade. Until recently, family matters in the UAE were governed under a unified legal framework...

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Divorce Lawyer In Dubai: The Complete Guide For UAE Residents (Married Couples)

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Expatriate Marriage And-Divorce Fast, Simple And Legal (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Dubai's Top Court Clarifies Compensation Rights In Non-Muslim Divorces

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Divorce For Non-Muslims: Common Mistakes Non-Muslims Make When Getting A Divorce In The UAE

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Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Understanding Divorce In The UAE: Key Differences Between Muslim And Non-Muslim Personal Status Law

United Arab Emirates Family

SP

Sohaibani & Partners

What Are A Father's Rights For Child Custody In Dubai?

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

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Family Law

A Complete Guide For Expats On Non-Muslim Civil Marriage In The UAE

For many expat couples in the UAE, getting married is now not only a religious or cultural choice, but also a legal one.

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Rewriting The Child's Custody Norms In The UAE

The UAE's legal landscape for personal status law is going through a considerable transformation with the passage of Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024, which took effect on 15 April 2025, superseding the previous Federal Decree Law No. 28 of 2005...

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Dubai Court Rejects Dh300,000 Rent Claim In Divorce Villa Dispute

The Court of Cassation has upheld a lower court ruling rejecting a husband’s claim for Dh300,000 in rent compensation in a post-divorce dispute over a villa...

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

No Fault Divorces For Non-Muslims Legal Provisions Under UAE Law (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

UAE Issues New Rules On Underage Marriage Approvals

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

When Do You Need A Child Custody Lawyer In The UAE?—Guide For Parents

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Divorce Lawyer In Dubai: The Complete Guide For UAE Residents (Married Couples)

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Can A Mother Lose Child Custody In The UAE? A Practical Guide

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Expatriate Marriage And-Divorce Fast, Simple And Legal (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Overview Of Choice Of Law In UAE Personal Status Cases

The legislative framework in the UAE that regulates family and personal status matters has undergone a substantial transformation, transitioning to a more sophisticated and inclusive system.

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Family Offices In The UAE: Expanding Structuring Options For Private Wealth

Over the past decade, the United Arab Emirates has emerged one of the leading jurisdictions for private wealth relocation and structuring.

United Arab Emirates Wealth Mgt

HA

HAS Law Firm

Faster And Efficient Dispute Resolution Reforms

The UAE's judicial approach to family matters has undergone a transformative shift with the enactment of Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024...

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Estate Planning For Non-Muslims In The UAE: Wills, Foundations And Family Foundation Tax Strategy

United Arab Emirates Family

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

Inheritance Lawyer In UAE: When Do You Need One?

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Planning Ahead For UAE Assets: The Importance Of A Proper Will

United Arab Emirates Family

E

Eptalex Law Firm LLP

QFC Trusts: A Modern Approach To Wealth And Asset Management

Qatar Wealth Mgt

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

Personal Status Law For Non-Muslims In The United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Family

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Private Client Comparative Guide

Arnon, Tadmor-Levy

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Latest Videos

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No Fault Divorces For Non-Muslims Legal Provisions Under UAE Law (Video)

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Legal Consequences Of Threatening Your Wife With Polygamy In The UAE (Video)

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

UAE New Family Law 2024 Vs Old Law: The 25 Biggest Changes Explained! (Video)

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

Navigating Family Court Appeals Through The Court Of First Instance To The Court Of Cassation | 2025 (Video)

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

What Are The Procedures In Claiming Marital Rights Of The Wife During Divorce (Video)

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

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