Middle East: Family and Matrimonial

There are several underlying causes of conflicts in a marriage, from disputes over finances to issues of lack of communication or infidelity, cultural conflicts, and so on. Legal assistance can streamline the process when matters spiral out of hand and couples cannot resolve their differences.

The UAE government has issued a series of changes to its family laws through the recently passed new personal status law, namely Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 on the Issuance of Personal Status.

Divorce is usually tough emotionally, so you need to be careful with the legal stuff to make sure everyone gets a fair deal. In the UAE, family laws control how divorce works...