Law on Family Matters for Expatriates living in the UAE: Part III
Introduction In Part III of our series on family law related issues for expats in the UAE, we turn our focus to the matters related to child custody, child relocation and abduction, and inheritance, as governed by the UAE laws.
What’s the Jurisdiction in Civil Defamation Cases in the UAE?
Defamation is the act of making false statements concerning another person which has a potential to injure the reputation of such person.
What You Need to Know About Civil Asset Recovery in the UAE?
Introduction The civil procedure in the UAE is governed by the Federal Law No 11 of 1992 (Civil Procedure Code) as amended, along with the Cabinet Decisions (including Cabinet Decisions 57 of 2018 and 33 of 2020), and resolutions, etc. issued from time to time. The Civil Procedure Code regulates the procedure for litigation in …
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What are the Fines and Punishments for Stealing Vehicle Plate Numbers in the UAE?
Stealing a UAE plate number is a crime which may be punishable under the UAE laws. Stealing a number plate would fall under the definition of “theft” of the Federal Decree Law No 31 of 2021, more commonly known as the UAE Penal Code. The UAE Penal Code defines theft under Article 435 as: “A …
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Is an Appointed Defense Lawyer Allowed to Refuse a Case in the UAE?
Under the laws of United Arab Emirates, a lawyer is required to show integrity, honor and complete professional commitment while performing legal services for the clients. The lawyer should preserve the interests of his clients, whether financially or morally, by any means available and provide services with due diligence. A lawyer is required to be …
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What are the substantive claims for the civil procedure code in the UAE?
In general terms, civil procedures laws govern civil trials as opposed to criminal trials. In a ‘civil trial,’ the claim is instituted by a person or corporate entity against another person or entity. In comparison in ‘criminal trials’ the state prosecutes the accused against whom a charge has been filed after the completion of a …
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How is Maritime Law Enforced in the UAE?
The commercial maritime law in the United Arab Emirates is regulated and enforced by Federal Law No. 26 of 1981 (Maritime Code).
Explained: Can you disinherit your spouse?
This question is often raised by couples who are planning a divorce and hence are concerned to protect their individual assets in a judicial separation proceeding. The questions involving family law are quite complex, especially due to the multitude of expat populations having residence in the country, which possibly invites the application of various national …
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What You Need To Know About Shipping Law And Its Practice In The UAE?
The UAE comprises the Seven Emirates Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Um al Quwain and Ajman and follows a civil law system which strongly influenced from French, Roman and Egyptian Legal code. The commercial maritime code of the UAE, namely, the Federal Law number 26 of 1981 is almost a forty years …
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Fundamentals of Juvenile Law in the UAE
The federal law number 3 of 2016 on child rights (also known as the ‘Wadeema law’ or ‘UAE child protection law’) was enacted in the UAE to ensure that all children in the UAE, irrespective of whether they are citizens, residents or tourists are accorded the right to life, education, protection from neglect as well …