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A Dubai court case explores whether a mother's four-year silence on seeking full custody constitutes a legal waiver of her rights, while examining how modern joint custody concepts apply to Muslim families traditionally governed by rigid custodial hierarchies. The ruling addresses critical questions about parental rights, financial obligations, and the best interests of children in Islamic family law.

In this video, Dr Hassan Elhais talks about the importance of a Signed Court Agreement in the UAE.

Who is the best extradition lawyer in Dubai for urgent Red Notice checks, UAE criminal procedure, evidence review, and a coordinated cross border defense.

A man found unconscious in his car was charged with drug offences after a urine test detected prohibited substances. Could that result support a conviction if the circumstances known to the authorities did not justify taking the sample?

This Practice Note discusses Third Party Funding and Arbitration in the United Arab Emirates ("UAE"). In particular, emphasis has been placed on the evolving landscape relating to Third Party Funding across...

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The question as to whether the DIFC Court has the power to issue orders in support of non DIFC proceedings remains controversial, and the last twelve months have seen several significant developments.

In Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster's recent opinion in Akorn, Inc. v. Fresenius Kabi AG,1 he discusses (on pages 212-216) the general subject of "efforts" clauses in contracts governed by Delaware law

We have authored the inaugural UAE chapter in the annual Guide to Litigation Funding published by Law Business Research (part of the "Getting the Deal Through" series).

Breach of trust cases in Dubai carry serious legal consequences under Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021, involving criminal penalties, civil compensation claims, and potential deportation for expatriates.

This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Litigation in UAE. It will cover methods of resolving disputes, details of the process and the proceedings, the court and their jurisdiction...

When does delayed repayment cross the line into criminal breach of trust? The Federal Supreme Court examines whether non-payment alone proves criminal intent, or whether courts must assess the full circumstances, defenses, and supporting evidence before reaching a conviction.

Limitation is the time within which a legal action can be brought or a legal right enforced. If a party bringing a legal claim misses a limitation date...

A Dubai court case examines whether a father can use DNA testing to challenge his child's established paternity in a maintenance dispute, testing the boundaries between scientific evidence and the finality of legal judgments.

A decade-long custody battle between expatriate parents culminates in a landmark Dubai Court of Cassation ruling that redefines jurisdictional boundaries, maintenance modification principles, and the sanctity of comprehensive child support awards in the UAE.

Under Article 104 of the Interim Constitution of the United Arab Emirates ("UAE"), each emirate maintains its own independent judicial system, except for matters...

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of United Arab Emirates, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries