HIERARCHY IN FAMILY COURT AND THE PROCESS TO APPEAL
How can a family court decision be appealed? Although it is easy to obtain information regarding family laws in the UAE, people are generally unaware about the procedural aspects of the family court process. In this article, we will look at the court procedures once a decision is issued by the Court of First Instance …
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CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION RIGHTS IN THE UAE
The United Arab Emirates has emerged as a multicultural global city with people from various countries, religions and belief systems. The country continuously works towards building a land where these communities can grow and thrive. This is reflected in the legal landscape of the country that has undergone numerous changes in the last few years.
CAN A WOMAN REGAIN CUSTODY OF CHILDREN AFTER FORFEITURE OF CUSTODY RIGHTS?
In the UAE, custody of children is governed by the UAE family law, consisting of Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 on the issuance of the Personal Status Law which governs Muslims in the UAE (“Federal Personal Status Law”), Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2022 on the Civil Personal Status, governing non-Muslims in …
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DIVORCE AND DIRHAMS
The Legal Framework of Alimony under Abu Dhabi Law In a recent development, a woman filed an application for a landmark divorce settlement of AED 1 billion, before the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court. This follows after the same court awarded an American woman in the UAE more than AED 100 million in a divorce …
NEW UAE LAW REGULATES FINFLUENCERS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON SOCIAL MEDIA
In the recent years, there has been a boom in social media users who provide financial information to their followers. These users, referred to as “finfluencers” provide financial recommendations to their audiences, advising them on various investment options and their short term and long-term effects, oftentimes undermining the risks involved. The information is generally propagated …
EXECUTING A FOREIGN WILL IN THE UAE
The UAE has established a comprehensive system of laws and registries for the draft and execution of Wills. This has been done for the benefit of the large expatriate community in the UAE who own movable and immovable assets in the country. Although it is advised to execute a Will in the UAE for UAE …
MANDATORY ADVERTISER PERMIT REQUIRED FOR PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES ON SOCIAL MEDIA
The Media Council of UAE has mandated that all social media content creators who publish promotional, whether for a fee or for free, must now do so with an advertiser permit. This step has been taken to ensure regulatory compliance, promotion of quality talent and content, and for better transparency. UAE Media Council The UAE …
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Criteria for a valid Marriage | The Role of a Guardian
Marriages in the UAE are governed by the UAE family laws which include the personal status law and the civil status laws. The civil status laws include Federal decree Law No. 41 of 2022 governing non-Muslims in the UAE except in the emirate of Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Law No. 14 of 2021 …
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INHERITANCE LAW AND THE DISPOSAL OF ASSETS IN THE UAE
Inheritance is a very important aspect of family law. It is the branch of law that ensures welfare of family members and the continuity of the family unit after the death of an individual. Inheritance law in the UAE includes the disposal of an estate after a death, whether the individual died intestate or after …
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VAT Regulation for Cryptocurrency Mining in the UAE
Introduction: The Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017 on Value Added Tax (VAT law) governs the application of value added tax in the UAE along with its Executive Regulations (Cabinet Decision No 52/2017). Cryptocurrency mining taxation is becoming more important as cryptocurrencies increase in popularity in the UAE.