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Learn More About Divorce Procedures In The UAE (Video)

Under Article 98 of the Personal Status Law, divorce means cancellation of the valid contract of marriage between the spouses. Divorce can be commenced by the husband, and for the wife to initiate divorce, she must either have such right in the marriage contract or have grounds of ‘harm' as mentioned in the law.

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

Marital rights of a woman refer to those entitlements that a wife can have over her husband, as a result of their marriage. Some of these rights can be exercised during the married life, while some can be claimed only after the spouses proceed for divorce.

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Civil Will In The Emirate Of Abu Dhabi

A civil will is a legal act through which a foreign national expresses their wishes regarding the disposition of their assets (estate), in whole or in part, after their death, in accordance with the provisions...

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BSA Law

A Guide For Non-Muslims On How To Get A Divorce In The UAE As An Expat (Video)

Divorce as an expatriate in the UAE can be quite challenging, especially with the various legal frameworks applying to non-Muslims.

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Dr Hassan Elhais

The UAE Personal Status Law And The Fundamental Elements Of A Valid Will (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

What You Need To Know About Father's Sole Custody To His Children In The UAE (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

All You Need To Know About Off-Plan Property Legalities And Conjugal Rights (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Can Parents In The UAE Laws Prevent Their Adult Daughter From Getting Married? (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Child Custody For Non Muslim Women In The UAE: Understanding The UAE Laws (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding Civil Marriage Law In Abu Dhabi (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Threatening A Wife With Polygamous Cohabitation Legal Consequences

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Muslim And Non-Muslim Divorce Procedure Under The UAE Law (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Can A Child Report Abusive Parents To The Police?

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Dr Hassan Elhais

New Judicial Guidance On Non-Marital Financial Disputes Between Spouses – Decision No. (24) Of 2025

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HAS Law Firm

UAE's Tax Residency Law: What Expats Need To Know About Recent Changes (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

What UAE Construction Cases Reveal About Contract Risk

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Al Tamimi & Company

Everything You Should Know About Employment Pass (EP) Eligibility Under The COMPASS Framework

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IMC Group

Insurance Licensing In UAE : DMCC Issues Circular On NOC Requirement From UAE Central Bank

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Al Tamimi & Company

Dubai Chocolate – Aldi Süd Finally Loses Before Cologne Higher Regional Court

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Maucher Jenkins

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Family Law

Learn More About Divorce Procedures In The UAE (Video)

Under Article 98 of the Personal Status Law, divorce means cancellation of the valid contract of marriage between the spouses. Divorce can be commenced by the husband, and for the wife to initiate divorce, she must either have such right in the marriage contract or have grounds of ‘harm' as mentioned in the law.

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

Marital rights of a woman refer to those entitlements that a wife can have over her husband, as a result of their marriage. Some of these rights can be exercised during the married life, while some can be claimed only after the spouses proceed for divorce.

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Civil Will In The Emirate Of Abu Dhabi

A civil will is a legal act through which a foreign national expresses their wishes regarding the disposition of their assets (estate), in whole or in part, after their death, in accordance with the provisions...

United Arab Emirates Family

BA

BSA Law

A Guide For Non-Muslims On How To Get A Divorce In The UAE As An Expat (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What You Need To Know About Father's Sole Custody To His Children In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

All You Need To Know About Off-Plan Property Legalities And Conjugal Rights (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Can Parents In The UAE Laws Prevent Their Adult Daughter From Getting Married? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Child Custody For Non Muslim Women In The UAE: Understanding The UAE Laws (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding Civil Marriage Law In Abu Dhabi (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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Divorce

Learn More About Divorce Procedures In The UAE (Video)

Under Article 98 of the Personal Status Law, divorce means cancellation of the valid contract of marriage between the spouses. Divorce can be commenced by the husband, and for the wife to initiate divorce, she must either have such right in the marriage contract or have grounds of ‘harm' as mentioned in the law.

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

Marital rights of a woman refer to those entitlements that a wife can have over her husband, as a result of their marriage. Some of these rights can be exercised during the married life, while some can be claimed only after the spouses proceed for divorce.

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

A Guide For Non-Muslims On How To Get A Divorce In The UAE As An Expat (Video)

Divorce as an expatriate in the UAE can be quite challenging, especially with the various legal frameworks applying to non-Muslims.

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What You Need To Know About Father's Sole Custody To His Children In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

All You Need To Know About Off-Plan Property Legalities And Conjugal Rights (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Can Parents In The UAE Laws Prevent Their Adult Daughter From Getting Married? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Child Custody For Non Muslim Women In The UAE: Understanding The UAE Laws (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Threatening A Wife With Polygamous Cohabitation Legal Consequences

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Muslim And Non-Muslim Divorce Procedure Under The UAE Law (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Civil Will In The Emirate Of Abu Dhabi

A civil will is a legal act through which a foreign national expresses their wishes regarding the disposition of their assets (estate), in whole or in part, after their death, in accordance with the provisions...

United Arab Emirates Family

BA

BSA Law

The UAE Personal Status Law And The Fundamental Elements Of A Valid Will (Video)

A Will is a vital legal document detailing how one's estate and property are to be distributed in the event of the person's death. The formulation and registration of a Will, especially for Muslims, are governed by the Personal Status Law, Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 in the UAE.

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Dr Hassan Elhais

All You Need To Know About Off-Plan Property Legalities And Conjugal Rights (Video)

The first step is to ensure that the developer is registered with the relevant authority in the emirate where the property is located

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Navigating The Process: How To Register A Non-Muslim Will In Dubai (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Estate Planning For Muslim Expats: Registering A Will With The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD)

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BSA Law

Cohabitation In The UAE: Legal Realities And Practical Considerations

United Arab Emirates Family

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Al Tamimi & Company

Digital Solutions For Family Disputes In The UAE: Everything You Should Know (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Inheriting Deceased Spouse's Property, Here's How? (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Key Things To Know About Inheritance In The UAE

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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Latest Videos

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Child Custody For Non Muslim Women In The UAE: Understanding The UAE Laws (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Protecting Children's Rights: Punishments For Child Abduction In The UAE (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Digital Solutions For Family Disputes In The UAE: Everything You Should Know (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Infanticide In The UAE: Legal Definitions And Penalties (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE Family Law: Putting Children's Interests First And Safeguarding Their Rights (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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