In a recent development, a woman filed an application for a landmark divorce settlement of AED 1 billion, before the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court. This follows after the same court awarded an American woman in the UAE more...more
8/26/2025
/ Alimony ,
Child Custody ,
Child Support ,
Divorce ,
Family Law Courts ,
Joint Custody ,
Jurisdiction ,
Marital Settlement Agreements ,
Marriage ,
Personal Status Law ,
Settlement ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
In the UAE, custody of children is governed by the UAE family law, consisting of Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 on the issuance of the Personal Status Law which governs Muslims in the UAE (“Federal Personal Status Law”),...more
8/25/2025
/ Child Custody ,
Custody Agreements ,
Custody Modification ,
Divorce ,
Domestic Violence ,
Family Law Courts ,
Guardianships ,
Joint Custody ,
Muslims ,
Parental Rights ,
Personal Status Law ,
Sharia Law ,
Spouses ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The UAE has established a comprehensive system of laws and registries for the draft and execution of Wills. This has been done for the benefit of the large expatriate community in the UAE who own movable and immovable assets...more
8/11/2025
/ Beneficiaries ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Enforcement of Foreign Judgments ,
Estate Planning ,
Family Law Courts ,
Inheritance ,
Jurisdiction ,
Probate ,
Probate Courts ,
Translations ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE) ,
Wills
The UAE traffic laws are governed by Federal Decree Law No. 14 of 2024 on Traffic Regulation (“Law”). This Law lays down extensive provisions regarding the usage of public roads, the proper conduct of drivers of vehicles,...more
8/5/2025
/ Auto Insurance ,
Driver's Licenses ,
Fines ,
Inspections ,
Liability ,
Motor Vehicles ,
New Legislation ,
Penalties ,
Registration Requirement ,
Regulatory Authority ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Safety Inspections ,
Traffic Laws ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The Dubai public prosecution has launched an initiative to improve the dispute resolution process in the Emirate. The “Reconciliation is Better” initiative has been introduced in order to promote the resolution of disputes...more
8/4/2025
/ Alimony ,
Best Practices ,
Child Support ,
Conciliation ,
Criminal Justice Reform ,
Criminal Procedure ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Dubai ,
Judicial Reform ,
Mediation ,
New Legislation ,
Prosecutorial Discretion ,
Reconciliation ,
Settlement ,
Slander ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
What is an abortion?
Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion of the embryo or the fetus. Generally, the term abortion refers to induced abortion where the procedure is caried out medically....more
7/29/2025
/ Abortion ,
Consent ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Patient Rights ,
Public Health ,
Public Policy ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reproductive Healthcare Issues ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
With the rise in social media usage and the comfort with which people are expressing their thoughts and views on social media, many users do not realize the real-life implications of their online activities. Time and again,...more
7/28/2025
/ Criminal Prosecution ,
Cyber Crimes ,
Damages ,
Defamation ,
Derogation ,
Invasion of Privacy ,
Penalties ,
Privacy Laws ,
Social Media ,
Telecommunications ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE) ,
WhatsApp
A recent ruling by a UAE court determined that persistent threats by a husband about polygamous cohabitation will be considered to be psychological or mental harm to his wife. Polygamous cohabitation refers to multiple wives...more
The UAE government has implemented the civil personal status laws to regulate the personal affairs of the large population of non-Muslim expatriates who have chosen to live in the country. These laws are rooted in the...more
7/21/2025
/ Alimony ,
Child Custody ,
Divorce ,
Dubai ,
Expatriates ,
Family Law Courts ,
Inheritance ,
Marriage ,
Muslims ,
Personal Status Law ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
In the UAE, divorce and related matters are governed by the UAE family Law. Due to the presence of various communities coexisting in the country, the UAE government has enacted separate laws for Muslim and non-Muslim citizens...more
7/16/2025
/ Alimony ,
Child Custody ,
Dissolution ,
Divorce ,
Family Law Courts ,
Marriage ,
Muslims ,
Personal Status Law ,
Registration ,
Spouses ,
Text Messages ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE) ,
WhatsApp
The new personal status law under Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 (“New Law”) has been enforced in the UAE since April 15, 2025 and the old family law under Federal decree Law No. 28 of 2005 (“Old Law”) is now officially...more
7/15/2025
/ Alimony ,
Child Custody ,
Divorce ,
Family Law Courts ,
Legal Custody ,
Marriage ,
Mediation ,
New Legislation ,
Personal Status Law ,
Sharia Law ,
Spouses ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The UAE law states that after a divorce, the father is obligated to provide child support for his children, under both Muslim law and non-Muslim law. Similarly, the husband may be ordered by the court to make payments to the...more
7/11/2025
/ Alimony ,
Child Custody ,
Child Support ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Divorce ,
Enforcement ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Jurisdiction ,
Maintenance ,
Marriage ,
Spousal Support ,
Spouses ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
How can a family court decision be appealed?
Although it is easy to obtain information regarding family laws in the UAE, people are generally unaware about the procedural aspects of the family court process. In this...more
7/11/2025
/ Appeals ,
Appellate Courts ,
Child Custody ,
Court of Cassation ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Divorce ,
Family Law Courts ,
Inheritance ,
Jurisdiction ,
Litigation Strategies ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Medical practitioners form one of the most important professions in the world. The significance of this profession results in a high number of responsibilities on individuals in the medical field. The UAE Government has...more
7/8/2025
/ Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Hospitals ,
Medical Malpractice ,
Medical Negligence ,
Negligence ,
Patient Privacy Rights ,
Penalties ,
Physicians ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The United Arab Emirates has emerged as a multicultural global city with people from various countries, religions and belief systems. The country continuously works towards building a land where these communities can grow and...more
7/8/2025
/ Child Custody ,
Child Visitation ,
Custodians ,
Divorce ,
Joint Custody ,
Middle East ,
Parental Rights ,
Parenting Plans ,
Personal Status Law ,
Sharia Law ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Marriages in the UAE are governed by the UAE family laws which include the personal status law and the civil status laws. The civil status laws include Federal decree Law No. 41 of 2022 governing non-Muslims in the UAE except...more
Inheritance is a very important aspect of family law. It is the branch of law that ensures welfare of family members and the continuity of the family unit after the death of an individual. Inheritance law in the UAE includes...more
7/7/2025
/ Beneficiaries ,
Death Certificates ,
Endowment Funds ,
Estate Planning ,
Heirs ,
Inheritance ,
Intestate Succession ,
Muslims ,
Personal Status Law ,
Probate ,
Succession Planning ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE) ,
Wills
In the UAE, the common law legal principle of without prejudice is usually not applied in onshore courts. This legal concept, which is found in many legal systems, ensures that statements made during settlement discussions...more
7/2/2025
/ Appeals ,
Appellate Courts ,
Breach of Contract ,
Business Litigation ,
Commercial Litigation ,
Contract Disputes ,
Contract Negotiations ,
Court of Cassation ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Evidence ,
Jurisdiction ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Settlement Negotiations ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE) ,
Without Prejudice Privilege
In the UAE, disputes can be settled by two different methods. This method includes traditional court litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, such as arbitration and mediation. Each dispute resolution...more
In today's world, violations of individual privacy and secret disclosure are a serious problem. It may be eavesdropping, interception, recording, and the spreading of personal information without the consent of the other...more
5/20/2025
/ Banking Sector ,
Cyber Crimes ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Enforcement ,
Medical Records ,
Penalties ,
Personal Information ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
In the UAE, it is legally permissible for banks to close a customer’s account if multiple checks are returned due to insufficient funds. All the banks and financial institutions in the UAE are regulated by the Central Bank of...more
Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 (Penal Code) governs Diya crimes and penalties in the UAE.
In accordance with Article 1 of the UAE penal code, the Islamic Sharia principles may be applied to crimes including revenge...more
The United Arab Emirates has recently passed a new personal status law, namely the Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 (“Law”) that has brought about significant changes to the personal laws applicable to Muslim in the UAE,...more
4/15/2025
/ Child Custody ,
Criminal Penalties ,
Criminal Sanctions ,
Divorce ,
International Travel ,
Legal Custody ,
Minor Children ,
Minors ,
Parental Consent ,
Penalties ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Defaulting on a bank loan in the UAE is regulated by the Commercial Code (federal decree-law No. (50) of 2022) and the Civil Procedure Law (federal decree-law No. (42) of 2022). Further, the Central Bank of UAE issued Loan...more
4/10/2025
/ Banking Sector ,
Borrowers ,
Breach of Contract ,
Creditors ,
Debt Collection ,
Debtors ,
Default ,
Enforcement ,
Installment Agreements ,
Lenders ,
Loans ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The UAE has issued a new civil defence law which is governed by federal decree-law No. (35) of 2024 on the reorganization of the civil defence authority. This new civil defence law aimed at strengthening emergency response...more