Threatening a Wife with Polygamous Cohabitation Legal Consequences
A recent ruling by a UAE court determined that persistent threats by a husband about polygamous cohabitation will be considered to be psychological or mental harm to his wife. Polygamous cohabitation refers to multiple wives living in a single marital house. In this article, we will look into the Personal Status Law under federal Decree …
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Can a child report abusive parents to the police?
Parents are the foremost guardians in a child’s life, nourishing and protecting them during the most vulnerable stages. Parents are expected to be loving, kind and understanding of their children’s needs. However, in rare cases, parents become the very individuals from whom the children need protection.
Does the bank have a right to close a customer’s account as a result of multiple bounced cheques?
Introduction: In the UAE, it is legally permissible for banks to close a customer’s account if multiple checks are returned due to insufficient funds. All the banks and financial institutions in the UAE are regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE.
Family Law in the UAE: Key Considerations
The UAE government has issued a series of changes to its family laws through the recently passed new personal status law, namely Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 on the Issuance of Personal Status.
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS IN THE UAE
The UAE traffic laws are stipulated under Federal Decree Law No. 14 of 2024. These laws are applicable throughout the UAE, across the seven Emirates. It is important to follow these rules to ensure the safety of road users and to avoid incurring hefty fines and penalties. Repetition of offences generally lead to aggravated penalties. …
IS DIVORCE THROUGH WHATSAPP VALID UNDER UAE LAW?
In the UAE, divorce and related matters are governed by the UAE family Law. Due to the presence of various communities coexisting in the country, the UAE government has enacted separate laws for Muslim and non-Muslim citizens and residents. Thus, the UAE family law is provided under three main laws. Federal Decree Law No. 41 …
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ARE APARTMENT PARTITIONS ALLOWED UNDER UAE LAW?
With an enormous population of expatriates in the UAE, a large number of people choose to live in co-living spaces as they are an economical option. Although co living is not banned as per federal or local laws, one must take safety regulations and the tenancy agreement into consideration before choosing co-living options.
Diya or blood money: Crimes and Punishment under UAE Law.
Introduction: Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 (Penal Code) governs Diya crimes and penalties in the UAE. In accordance with Article 1 of the UAE penal code, the Islamic Sharia principles may be applied to crimes including revenge (qisas) and blood money (Diya). The punishments for additional offenses will be determined in accordance with the …
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Unauthorized Travel with Minor: The New Family Law Imposes Criminal Sanctions on Violators
The United Arab Emirates has recently passed a new personal status law, namely the Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 (“Law”) that has brought about significant changes to the personal laws applicable to Muslim in the UAE, both nationals and expatriates. Although the Law was issued in October 2024, it will be enforced six …
What legal actions can the bank take if the customer defaults on a loan in the UAE?
Introduction: Defaulting on a bank loan in the UAE is regulated by the Commercial Code (federal decree-law No. (50) of 2022) and the Civil Procedure Law (federal decree-law No. (42) of 2022). Further, the Central Bank of UAE issued Loan Agreement Notice No. 3692/2012 of the personal loan agreement. This notice stipulates the terms and …