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Welcome to the Mondaq Family and Matrimonial homepage, here you will find thought leadership articles, podcasts, videos and webinars providing insights covering topics such as Divorce, Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning.

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

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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Dr Hassan Elhais

QFC Structures For Family Business Succession And Governance

The Middle East has firmly established itself as the world's fourth-largest wealth hub, powered by rapid economic growth, government investment, and entrepreneurial ambition.

United Arab Emirates Family

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Can A Child Report Abusive Parents In The UAE? | Wadeema's Law Explained (Video)

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

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Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE New Family Law 2024 Vs Old Law: The 25 Biggest Changes Explained! (Video)

The UAE's New Personal Status Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024) has officially replaced the Old Family Law of 2005. This video breaks down the 25 most important changes in marriage, divorce, child custody...

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Personal Status Law: In The United Arab Emirates For Non-Muslims

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BSA Law

Understanding Divorce In The UAE: Key Differences Between Muslim And Non-Muslim Personal Status Law

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Sohaibani & Partners

Is Abortion Legal In The UAE? | Updated Law Explained (2024–2025) (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Cavenwell At STEP – Conference Highlights

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Cavenwell Group

The Essential Criteria For A Valid Marriage & The Key Role Of A Guardian In The UAE. (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Digital Divorce: Valid Or Not Under UAE Law? | WhatsApp, Text & Email Explained (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Cross-border Estates And The New "Non-dom" Regime: UK IHT Reporting On Death

United Arab Emirates Family

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Divorce UAE Alimony & Child Maintenance Explained For Muslim Vs Non-Muslim | 2025 (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Navigating Family Court Appeals Through The Court Of First Instance To The Court Of Cassation | 2025 (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Child Custody And Visitation Rights In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Middle East Tax Alert | UAE | Profit Margin Scheme

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

Light Bites, Expert Nuggets For The Seasoned Developer: Episode 2 (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

DIFC AI And Innovation Licences: What Founders Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Technology

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BSA Law

Commercial Companies Law Amendment Allowing For Class Shares, Non-profit Companies, Company Migration And Deadlock Resolution Tools

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Squire Patton Boggs

UAE Commercial Gaming Law: GCGRA Licences, Online Gaming, Sports Wagering And Lotteries

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Dolce Vita Advisors

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Family Law

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

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.

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Can A Child Report Abusive Parents In The UAE? | Wadeema's Law Explained (Video)

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

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE New Family Law 2024 Vs Old Law: The 25 Biggest Changes Explained! (Video)

The UAE's New Personal Status Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024) has officially replaced the Old Family Law of 2005. This video breaks down the 25 most important changes in marriage, divorce, child custody...

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Personal Status Law: In The United Arab Emirates For Non-Muslims

United Arab Emirates Family

BA

BSA Law

Understanding Divorce In The UAE: Key Differences Between Muslim And Non-Muslim Personal Status Law

United Arab Emirates Family

SP

Sohaibani & Partners

Is Abortion Legal In The UAE? | Updated Law Explained (2024–2025) (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

The Essential Criteria For A Valid Marriage & The Key Role Of A Guardian In The UAE. (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Digital Divorce: Valid Or Not Under UAE Law? | WhatsApp, Text & Email Explained (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Divorce UAE Alimony & Child Maintenance Explained For Muslim Vs Non-Muslim | 2025 (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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Divorce

UAE New Family Law 2024 Vs Old Law: The 25 Biggest Changes Explained! (Video)

The UAE's New Personal Status Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024) has officially replaced the Old Family Law of 2005. This video breaks down the 25 most important changes in marriage, divorce, child custody...

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Personal Status Law: In The United Arab Emirates For Non-Muslims

The United Arab Emirates has passed a comprehensive federal civil family law specifically for non-Muslim residents, marking a major step toward modernizing the nation's legal system.

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BSA Law

Understanding Divorce In The UAE: Key Differences Between Muslim And Non-Muslim Personal Status Law

In a country as diverse as the United Arab Emirates, the legal system thoughtfully accommodates residents of different cultural and religious backgrounds.

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Sohaibani & Partners

Digital Divorce: Valid Or Not Under UAE Law? | WhatsApp, Text & Email Explained (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Divorce UAE Alimony & Child Maintenance Explained For Muslim Vs Non-Muslim | 2025 (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

No Fault Divorces For Non-Muslims Legal Provisions Under UAE Law

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Spousal Maintenance Under UAE Law

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Gifts And Dowry Under The UAE Law

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Can A Woman Regain Custody Of Children After Forfeiture Of Custody Rights?

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

QFC Structures For Family Business Succession And Governance

The Middle East has firmly established itself as the world's fourth-largest wealth hub, powered by rapid economic growth, government investment, and entrepreneurial ambition.

United Arab Emirates Family

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Cavenwell At STEP – Conference Highlights

At Cavenwell Group, shaping the future of private wealth is central to our mission. Our participation in two of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners' flagship conferences...

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Cavenwell Group

Family Foundations And Family Businesses In The UAE: Corporate Tax Treatment, Succession Planning And Strategic Considerations

Family-owned businesses are the backbone of the UAE economy. They account for a substantial share of private wealth, employment, and investment, and they underpin the country's commercial landscape.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Cross-border Estates And The New "Non-dom" Regime: UK IHT Reporting On Death

United Arab Emirates Family

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Inheritance Law And The Disposal Of Assets In The UAE (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Praxis Strengthens Global Reach As Dominic De Mariveles Relocates To UAE

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Praxis

White Paper – Validity Of Electronic Signatures In The United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Commercial

ME

Melento

Why Should You Consider Registering A Will In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Al Tamimi & Company

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

United Arab Emirates Family

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Al Tamimi & Company

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Latest Videos

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UAE New Family Law 2024 Vs Old Law: The 25 Biggest Changes Explained! (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Child Custody And Visitation Rights In The UAE (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

All You Need To Know About Off-Plan Property Legalities And Conjugal Rights (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding Civil Marriage Law In Abu Dhabi (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Muslim And Non-Muslim Divorce Procedure Under The UAE Law (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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