WHAT CONSTITUTES CONTEMPT OF COURT IN UAE FAMILY LAW?
The following article discusses the concept of contempt of court in relation to family law of the UAE.
Learn more about theft in the UAE
The UAE Penal Code defines theft as taking of property belonging to a person other than the criminal and it shall be subject to the provisions of the UAE Penal Code.
What are the jail terms and penalties for abortion cases in the UAE?
Under the UAE laws, abortion is broadly regulated under two laws. These are the Federal Decree Law 31 of 2021 On the Issuance of Crimes and Penalties Law (UAE Penal Code) and the Federal Decree Law No. 4 of 2016 On Medical Liability (Medical Liability Law).
All You Need to Know on Child Protection Law in the UAE
The child protection law in the United Arab Emirates is the Federal Law No 3 of 2016, also called the Wadeema’s Law. The Wadeema’s Law protects the overall rights of the child, including his fundamental rights of life, security and care, family rights, health rights, social rights, cultural and education rights.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT MEDIATOR IN CONTRACTUAL DISPUTES
An emerging branch of the legal profession, Alternate Dispute Resolution has witnessed significant progress over the past few years. It is being used in almost all kinds of disputes, and has been developed into codified laws in a number of countries, including the UAE. As a centre of commercial growth, ADR in the UAE is …
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How are Cases Brought into the Juvenile Justice System?
One of the main goals which the UAE strives to achieve is the protection and taking care of the juveniles.
How do you close or do a transaction in a deceased family members bank account without a will or probate?
Once an individual resident in the UAE passes away without a will, the laws of the UAE would be applicable on the distribution of the deceased’s assets, including his bank accounts.
What are the updates of traffic fines in the UAE?
If you are driving a car in the UAE, you must abide by the traffic rules at all times. The UAE law on traffic, Federal Law No. 21 of 1995 sets out the rights and obligations of the drivers, the traffic rules to be followed and other related matters. Violation of the traffic rules by …
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What is Joint Custody of Children after Divorce in the UAE Law?
The personal status matters in the UAE are regulated by the Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 (UAE Personal Status Law), as amended and Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 on Civil Transactions Law, as amended. Additionally, Emirates of Abu Dhabi has issued a new law called the Abu Dhabi Law No. 14 of 2021, …
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Explained: Restraining Orders and Jail Terms of Domestic Violence in the UAE
The issue of domestic violence is universal, and the UAE has taken bold steps to combat this issue. In this connection, the Federal Decree-Law No. 10/2019 On the Protection from Domestic Violence (Domestic Violence Law) has been issued to fight against domestic violence, protect privacy of life and correct behaviors which are harmful to the …
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