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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.

A Comparative Analysis of the New Family Law with Old Family Law

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal... on 7/15/2025

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

Can I Obtain Custody of My Children Under Muslim Family Law in the UAE After My Ex-Wife Remarries?

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal... on 1/20/2025

In the UAE, custody of children following the divorce of Muslim parents is governed by Federal Law No. 28/2005 on Personal Status Law. A common concern for fathers is whether they can obtain custody after their ex-wives...more

Explained: Expatriates Married in their Home Country get a Divorce in the UAE?

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal... on 4/27/2022

The UAE is home to around 8.84 million who belong to various nationalities and include amongst other South Asians, Europeans etc constituting approximately 89 per cent of the total population of the country. The term ‘family...more

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A Comparative Analysis of the New Family Law with Old Family Law

Can I Obtain Custody of My Children Under Muslim Family Law in the UAE After My Ex-Wife Remarries?

Explained: Expatriates Married in their Home Country get a Divorce in the UAE?

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