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Divorce is the formal legal dissolution of a marriage. The divorce process implicates many diverse areas of the law including, but not limited to, real estate, wills and trusts, child custody, and tax.

‘Break Up’ To ‘Pay Up’

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal... on 7/11/2025

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

Hierarchy In Family Court And The Process To Appeal

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal... on 7/11/2025

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

Joint Petition for Dissolution – A Solution for those seeking a Conscious Uncoupling

IR Global on 2/25/2025

In California, a couple seeking to part ways have limited options when filing for divorce. The standard procedure requires one party to initiate the process by filing a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, which is then...more

Cayman Islands: in pursuit of robust and efficient justice

Carey Olsen on 2/18/2025

The Cayman Islands offers many advantages to global families: the structures available are modern and flexible; the jurisdiction's legislation is continually updated in line with the market and evolving international rules;...more

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‘Break Up’ To ‘Pay Up’

Hierarchy In Family Court And The Process To Appeal

Joint Petition for Dissolution – A Solution for those seeking a Conscious Uncoupling

Cayman Islands: in pursuit of robust and efficient justice

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