Latest News
How to register a will in UAE...
Many expatriates in the UAE do not realize the significance of having a Will that is registered legally. If they don't have one, the process of transferring their assets to their rightful heirs after their death can be very time-consuming, and complex. If you have a registered Will, it can make it easier...
- By, Medha Mohan
- Share
How to register your will in the...
Making a will is a crucial step to ensure that your possessions are transferred after your death following your preferences. By registering your will, you can increase your protection and carry out your interests as per your wish. It is preferred to consult an expert lawyer, who specializes in will...
- By, Pavitra Shetty
- Share
UAE’S New Family Business Law...
To boost the contribution of family businesses to the country’s economy and attract more businesses to establish operations in the Emirates, the Arab world’s second-largest economy has launched a new Family Business Law called the Federal Decree-Law No. 37 of 2022 under the Ministry of Economy....
- By, Brinda Devgun
- Share
Children in divorce cases in Dubai...
In the event of a divorce between parents, a particular statutory age will be defined for children before them being allowed to decide as to which parent they want to live with. According to Ahmad Abdul Kareem, head of the family reconciliation and guidance section at the Dubai Courts and chairman of...
- By, Medha Mohan
- Share
Grounds For Divorce In UAE
By Arjav Sony Divorce in the United Arab Emirates isn't as prevalent as you may expect. In spite of this, divorce rates in the Gulf region are among the highest in the region. More than 1,000 divorces were granted in the United Arab Emirates in 2018, however, just a third of them were granted...
- By, Arjav Sony
- Share
The Legality of Maternity Laws...
Maternity laws: regulations and benefits Abstract: Maternity and paternity laws provide for organised rules and regulations for the ease of the parents during the pregnancy and after the birth of their babies. Having mandated leaves and provisions provide for a comfortable, healthy and positive environment...
- By, Sunil Ambalavelil
- Share
All About Abu Dhabi's new secular...
Abu Dhabi has introduced a new family law titled “Abu Dhabi Law No. 14 of 2021 On the Civil Marriage and Its Effects in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi” which allows tourists and ex-pats to get married in Abu Dhabi irrespective of their faith and religion. The new law made in accordance with international...
- By, Saiprasad Upadhye
- Share
Who Takes Custody of Children...
Parents do not share equal duties for a child in the UAE, because of this child custody and guardianship are specific problems that are addressed individually. Custody requires providing for the child's everyday needs. The Custodian has physical custody of the child and is responsible for raising the...
Can a wife demand spousal maintenance...
Maintenance is a part of Family Law that is covered under the Personal Status Law. Within the UAE, the Personal Status Law controls marriage, divorce, succession, child custody, maintenance, and guardianship (in particular, Articles 142, 143, 144, 149 and 150). It is based on the Sharia Law, which is...
- By, Nivedita Shukla
- Share
How to obtain a Succession Certificate...
When a person dies intestate that is without a will, the assets owned by such person are passed on to their legal heirs after the Court has verified the legitimacy of ownership. In such a situation the Succession Certificate comes into view so as to give the holder of the death certificate the authority...
- By, Sankalp Mirani
- Share
Relevancy Of Wills In The UAE
A death in the family could be a traumatic experience for all the other family members. In the absence of a Will, the family is further burdened with huge expenses and difficulties to claim their ownership over the assets. The distribution of assets without the Will could be time-consuming and expensive...
- By, Sankalp Surana
- Share
Governance in family business...
Persons who are highly successful in business, often find difficulties in managing their individual family finance and investment proposals. This issue is directly linked to family succession plan and distributing the wealth among family members who are typically spouse and children and their spouses...
- By, Naseer Mohammed
- Share
Inheritance Law Concerning Divorced...
Divorce has aided such people in these situations by allowing them to seek legal separation from their partner. The financially weaker partner is frequently compensated financially by the financially stronger party in order for them to maintain the same level of living following the separation. Why...
- By, Vansh Tayal
- Share
Visa Rules for Divorced Women...
Marriage is a blissful moment in any individual’s life and the situation of divorce is the anathema to it. It shatters the life of the couple, more so to the woman if she is dependent on her husband for her economic needs. It causes immense stress on the woman if she is an expatriate and the divorce...
- By, Sunil Ambalavelil
- Share
Child support and Custody Laws...
Personal Status law controls marriage, divorce, succession, child custody, maintenance, and guardianship within the UAE. It is based on Sharia, which is the interpretation of the Quran and the Prophet's traditions blended with the Sharia principles of the Imam Malik School. The custodial law in the...
- By, Sunil Ambalavelil
- Share
Secure Your Assets and Legacy...
By Khushi Saxena It is imperative for an emigrant or an investor located overseas who has property and possession in the United Arab Emirates to have a strategic approach to protect their assets for a lifetime. After the recent changes that were announced with respect to the Wills, it...
- By, Sunil Ambalavelil
- Share