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21 January 2026

Legal Consequences Of Threatening Your Wife With Polygamy In The UAE (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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Dr. Elhais, with his vast legal expertise spanning family, arbitration, banking, commercial, company, criminal, inheritance, labour, and maritime law, is dedicated to providing top-tier legal solutions. As an integral member of the team at Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy in Dubai, he contributes to the firm's mission of delivering comprehensive legal counsel across the UAE. The team, as a whole, is committed to maintaining the highest levels of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion. Initially making his mark in criminal and public law, Dr. Hassan made the decision to move to Dubai in 2006, marking a significant step in his legal career. Since joining Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy, he has been an active contributor to the firm's growth and reputation. Dr. Hassan is known for his dedication to transparency in legal dealings and fee structures, a reflection of his solid ethical values.
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.
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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. We break down the legal implications for such threats under the UAE Federal Personal Status Law. Watch to understand your rights and the legal protection available in family law.

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