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

The United Arab Emirates has passed a comprehensive federal civil family law specifically for non-Muslim residents, marking a major step toward modernizing the nation's legal system.

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BSA Law

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

In a country as diverse as the United Arab Emirates, the legal system thoughtfully accommodates residents of different cultural and religious backgrounds.

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Sohaibani & Partners

Is Abortion Legal In The UAE? | Updated Law Explained (2024–2025) (Video)

In this video, we break down the legal conditions under which abortion is allowed in the United Arab Emirates.

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Cavenwell At STEP – Conference Highlights

At Cavenwell Group, shaping the future of private wealth is central to our mission. Our participation in two of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners' flagship conferences...

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Cavenwell Group

The Essential Criteria For A Valid Marriage & The Key Role Of A Guardian In The UAE. (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Digital Divorce: Valid Or Not Under UAE Law? | WhatsApp, Text & Email Explained (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Cross-border Estates And The New "Non-dom" Regime: UK IHT Reporting On Death

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Divorce UAE Alimony & Child Maintenance Explained For Muslim Vs Non-Muslim | 2025 (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)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Child Custody And Visitation Rights In The UAE (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Spousal Maintenance Under UAE Law

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Inheritance Law And The Disposal Of Assets In The UAE (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Registration Of Births For Children Conceived Outside The Institution Of Marriage (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

The Fundamentals Of ADGM Foundations (Video)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Cavenwell Group

Family Foundations And Family Businesses In The UAE: Corporate Tax Treatment, Succession Planning And Strategic Considerations

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Commercial Companies Law Amendment Allowing For Class Shares, Non-profit Companies, Company Migration And Deadlock Resolution Tools

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Squire Patton Boggs

Taxation Of Free Zone Companies Under The UAE Corporate Tax Regime

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Dolce Vita Advisors

UAE Embraces Digital Taxation: Electronic-Invoicing Framework Announced

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

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Family Law

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

The United Arab Emirates has passed a comprehensive federal civil family law specifically for non-Muslim residents, marking a major step toward modernizing the nation's legal system.

United Arab Emirates Family

BA

BSA Law

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

In a country as diverse as the United Arab Emirates, the legal system thoughtfully accommodates residents of different cultural and religious backgrounds.

United Arab Emirates Family

SP

Sohaibani & Partners

Is Abortion Legal In The UAE? | Updated Law Explained (2024–2025) (Video)

In this video, we break down the legal conditions under which abortion is allowed in the United Arab Emirates.

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

The Essential Criteria For A Valid Marriage & The Key Role Of A Guardian In The UAE. (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Digital Divorce: Valid Or Not Under UAE Law? | WhatsApp, Text & Email Explained (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Divorce UAE Alimony & Child Maintenance Explained For Muslim Vs Non-Muslim | 2025 (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Child Custody And Visitation Rights In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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Divorce

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

The United Arab Emirates has passed a comprehensive federal civil family law specifically for non-Muslim residents, marking a major step toward modernizing the nation's legal system.

United Arab Emirates Family

BA

BSA Law

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

In a country as diverse as the United Arab Emirates, the legal system thoughtfully accommodates residents of different cultural and religious backgrounds.

United Arab Emirates Family

SP

Sohaibani & Partners

Digital Divorce: Valid Or Not Under UAE Law? | WhatsApp, Text & Email Explained (Video)

In today's digital world, many couples communicate important decisions online. But is a digital divorce legally valid in the UAE? Find out how UAE's Federal Personal Status Law treats divorces sent...

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Divorce UAE Alimony & Child Maintenance Explained For Muslim Vs Non-Muslim | 2025 (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Spousal Maintenance Under UAE Law

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Gifts And Dowry Under The UAE Law

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Can A Woman Regain Custody Of Children After Forfeiture Of Custody Rights?

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Dr Hassan Elhais

DIVORCE AND DIRHAMS - The Legal Framework Of Alimony Under Abu Dhabi Law

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Cavenwell At STEP – Conference Highlights

At Cavenwell Group, shaping the future of private wealth is central to our mission. Our participation in two of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners' flagship conferences...

United Arab Emirates Family

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Cavenwell Group

Family Foundations And Family Businesses In The UAE: Corporate Tax Treatment, Succession Planning And Strategic Considerations

Family-owned businesses are the backbone of the UAE economy. They account for a substantial share of private wealth, employment, and investment, and they underpin the country's commercial landscape.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Cross-border Estates And The New "Non-dom" Regime: UK IHT Reporting On Death

The changes to the non-dom regime that came into effect in April 2025 have been much discussed. Six months on, we now have practical experience of inheritance tax (IHT)...

United Arab Emirates Family

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Inheritance Law And The Disposal Of Assets In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Praxis Strengthens Global Reach As Dominic De Mariveles Relocates To UAE

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Praxis

White Paper – Validity Of Electronic Signatures In The United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Melento

Why Should You Consider Registering A Will In The UAE (Video)

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Al Tamimi & Company

What Happens When Someone Passes Away In The UAE Without A Registered Will? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Al Tamimi & Company

Executing A Foreign Will In The UAE

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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Latest Videos

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

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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

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

Annulment vs Divorce In The UAE: Understanding The Key Differences (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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