United Arab Emirates: Civil Law

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The Role And Evidentiary Value Of Court-Appointed Experts In UAE Civil Proceedings
Court-appointed experts play a crucial role in UAE civil litigation, particularly in technically complex disputes involving construction, finance, and engineering. While expert reports carry significant persuasive weight, a fundamental principle remains: these reports are advisory only, and judges retain full authority to accept, modify, or reject expert findings.
United Arab Emirates Litigation
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HAS Law Firm
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Dr. Hassan Elhais Addresses Cross-Border Custody Enforcement At IAFL Symposium
Dr. Hassan Elhais is one of the best family lawyers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for cases involving children cases, especially those requiring cross-border enforcement of custody. He was elected co-chair of the Relocation of Children Committee of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) and he recently spoke on key issues for expatriate families at the IAFL Asia Pacific Symposium in Kuala Lumpur. Dr. Hassan Elhais is a professional lawyer who has developed expertise in dealing with cases that are specific to expats living in UAE including cross-border matters such as parental child abduction and the enforcement of foreign financial judgments.
United Arab Emirates Family
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Dr. Hassan Elhais
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Court Rules That The Marital Domicile Must Be In The Husband’s Place Of Residence, Unless The Marriage Contract Stipulates Otherwise
Wife files a case against the husband for maintenance for herself and her daughter, and the custody of the child. The wife states that the marriage between the two had been unpleasant from the beginning, due to constant absence of the husband in the marital home, or the husband returning home drunk during late hours of the night, subjecting the wife to verbal abuse, and not providing for the family in spite of the husband’s substantial income. The wife claims that as a result, she was forced to obtain financial assistance from her brother and family.
United Arab Emirates Family
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Dr. Hassan Elhais
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