In this video, Dubai has introduced new regulations requiring tenancy contracts for shared accommodation to be officially registered in a dedicated government registry, a move aimed at strengthening tenant protection and improving transparency in the housing sector.

In this video, we explore the UAE’s Civil Personal Status Laws, which were introduced to regulate the personal and family affairs of non-Muslim expatriates living in the country.

The rights and obligations of a married person are provided under the UAE family law. The family law in the UAE comprises of 3 laws, namely, the Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 governing Muslims in the UAE across the seven emirates, the Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2022, governing non-Muslims in the UAE, except in the emirates of Abu Dhabi, and the Abu Dhabi Law No. 14 of 2021, governing non-Muslims in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Learn about children's rights, protection mechanisms, helplines, and penalties for abuse under UAE law. Whether you're a resident, legal professional...

In this video, Court of Cassation in Dubai has ruled that WhatsApp messages must be carefully examined in divorce disputes when presented as evidence, underscoring their potential legal weight in family law proceedings.

The United Arab Emirates has emerged as a multicultural global city with people from various countries, religions and belief systems

As a result of the developing COVID-19 situation, the DIFC Wills Service Centre has made the decision to stop accepting appointments at their offices from now until April 26th 2020.

In order for a marriage contracted outside the UAE to be recognized, the marriage certificate should be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country in which the marriage took place, and then attested by the UAE embassy in that country.

For a more detailed breakdown of Dubai's family office landscape, including key benefits, structures, and trends, download our full fact sheet here.

Answer: Yes, you can. Both parties to the marriage contract may request to add special conditions in their marriage contract, provided these conditions are compliant with Sharia principles.

In this video, we explore a recent UAE court ruling where a husband's threat of polygamous cohabitation was deemed as psychological harm to his wife.

In this video, Family law in the UAE has undergone significant changes in the last decade. Until recently, family matters in the UAE were governed under a unified legal framework...

Based on Decision No. (26) of 2025 issued by the Chief of the Personal Status Court of Dubai Regarding jurisdiction over financial disputes between spouses:

In the recent years, the UAE has brought about significant changes to its legal provisions regarding relationships between unmarried couples and children born outside the boundaries of a marriage.

Question: I am an Asian woman who lives outside the UAE, but my husband is there. He is unemployed and facing financial difficulties

How can I leave the country if my husband is withholding my visa? You must watch this very informative 2D animated video prepared by Dr. Hassan Elhais.

What Happens When Someone Passes Away In The UAE Without A Registered Will?

Why Should You Consider Registering A Will In The UAE...

Dr. Hassan Elhais explains if a wife can register a case of theft to husband who stole money from her.

The main goal of any wealth management and succession planning is to preserve the family legacy and family owned and operated businesses.