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Dubai Court: WhatsApp Chats Must Be Examined In Divorce Cases

Dubai's Court of Cassation has established new precedent requiring thorough examination of WhatsApp messages in divorce proceedings, ruling that digital communications must be authenticated and verified before being accepted as legal evidence.

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

How To Start An Inheritance Case In Dubai Step By Step: A Guide For Inheritance Lawyers

Families often don’t want to deal with legal paperwork when a loved one dies. But in Dubai and the rest of the UAE, inheritance issues need to be handled with care and correctly...

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

What Is Legal Guardianship In The UAE?—Simple Guide For Parents & Expats

Understanding guardianship in the UAE is crucial for married couples and expats planning their children's future. This comprehensive guide explores the legal framework under Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024...

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Rewriting The Child's Custody Norms In The UAE

The UAE's legal landscape for personal status law is going through a considerable transformation with the passage of Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024, which took effect on 15 April 2025, superseding the previous Federal Decree Law No. 28 of 2005...

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

A Complete Guide For Expats On Non-Muslim Civil Marriage In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Dubai Court Rejects Dh300,000 Rent Claim In Divorce Villa Dispute

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

UAE Issues New Rules On Underage Marriage Approvals

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Divorce Lawyer In Dubai: The Complete Guide For UAE Residents (Married Couples)

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

When Do You Need A Child Custody Lawyer In The UAE?—Guide For Parents

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Overview Of Choice Of Law In UAE Personal Status Cases

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Can A Mother Lose Child Custody In The UAE? A Practical Guide

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Expatriate Marriage And-Divorce Fast, Simple And Legal (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Dubai's Top Court Clarifies Compensation Rights In Non-Muslim Divorces

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Function Over Form: What The UAE's New CBUAE Law Means For Fintech, DeFi And Technology Providers

United Arab Emirates Finance

TLP Advisors

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

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

DIFC's New Variable Capital Company (VCC) Regime: What It Is, Why It Matters, And When To Use It

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HA

HAS Law Firm

What Businesses Must Do After UAE VAT Rule Changes In 2026 To Protect Refunds, Credits, And Compliance

United Arab Emirates Commercial

IMC Group

Dubai’s Derivatives Framework: VARA Is Now Open For Crypto Futures, Perps, Options And CFDs

United Arab Emirates Finance

TLP Advisors

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Family Law

Dubai Court: WhatsApp Chats Must Be Examined In Divorce Cases

Dubai's Court of Cassation has established new precedent requiring thorough examination of WhatsApp messages in divorce proceedings, ruling that digital communications must be authenticated and verified before being accepted as legal evidence.

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

What Is Legal Guardianship In The UAE?—Simple Guide For Parents & Expats

Understanding guardianship in the UAE is crucial for married couples and expats planning their children's future. This comprehensive guide explores the legal framework under Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024...

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

A Complete Guide For Expats On Non-Muslim Civil Marriage In The UAE

For many expat couples in the UAE, getting married is now not only a religious or cultural choice, but also a legal one.

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Rewriting The Child's Custody Norms In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Dubai Court Rejects Dh300,000 Rent Claim In Divorce Villa Dispute

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

UAE Issues New Rules On Underage Marriage Approvals

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

When Do You Need A Child Custody Lawyer In The UAE?—Guide For Parents

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Divorce Lawyer In Dubai: The Complete Guide For UAE Residents (Married Couples)

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

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Divorce

A Complete Guide For Expats On Non-Muslim Civil Marriage In The UAE

For many expat couples in the UAE, getting married is now not only a religious or cultural choice, but also a legal one.

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Dubai Court Rejects Dh300,000 Rent Claim In Divorce Villa Dispute

The Court of Cassation has upheld a lower court ruling rejecting a husband’s claim for Dh300,000 in rent compensation in a post-divorce dispute over a villa...

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

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

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...

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Divorce Lawyer In Dubai: The Complete Guide For UAE Residents (Married Couples)

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Expatriate Marriage And-Divorce Fast, Simple And Legal (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Dubai's Top Court Clarifies Compensation Rights In Non-Muslim Divorces

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Divorce For Non-Muslims: Common Mistakes Non-Muslims Make When Getting A Divorce In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

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

United Arab Emirates Family

SP

Sohaibani & Partners

What Are A Father's Rights For Child Custody In Dubai?

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

How To Start An Inheritance Case In Dubai Step By Step: A Guide For Inheritance Lawyers

Families often don’t want to deal with legal paperwork when a loved one dies. But in Dubai and the rest of the UAE, inheritance issues need to be handled with care and correctly...

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

What Is Legal Guardianship In The UAE?—Simple Guide For Parents & Expats

Understanding guardianship in the UAE is crucial for married couples and expats planning their children's future. This comprehensive guide explores the legal framework under Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024...

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Overview Of Choice Of Law In UAE Personal Status Cases

The legislative framework in the UAE that regulates family and personal status matters has undergone a substantial transformation, transitioning to a more sophisticated and inclusive system.

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Family Offices In The UAE: Expanding Structuring Options For Private Wealth

United Arab Emirates Wealth Mgt

HA

HAS Law Firm

Faster And Efficient Dispute Resolution Reforms

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Estate Planning For Non-Muslims In The UAE: Wills, Foundations And Family Foundation Tax Strategy

United Arab Emirates Family

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

Inheritance Lawyer In UAE: When Do You Need One?

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Planning Ahead For UAE Assets: The Importance Of A Proper Will

United Arab Emirates Family

E

Eptalex Law Firm LLP

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

United Arab Emirates Family

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Latest Videos

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

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

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

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

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

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

What Are The Procedures In Claiming Marital Rights Of The Wife During Divorce (Video)

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Child Custody For Non Muslim Women In The UAE: Understanding The UAE Laws (Video)

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

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