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Author: Hassan Elhais
Hassan Elhais
Dr. Hassan Elhais, legal consultant in Dubai along with his team of legal consultants and prominent local lawyers across the UAE, has made a name for himself as a renowned specialist in the fields of civil law, construction law, banking law, criminal law, family law, inheritance law, company incorporation, and arbitration. Site: https://www.professionallawyer.me/
The Dubai public prosecution has launched an initiative to improve the dispute resolution process in the Emirate. The “Reconciliation is Better” initiative has been introduced in order to promote the resolution of disputes through amicable ways.
A recent ruling by a UAE court determined that persistent threats by a husband about polygamous cohabitation will be considered to be psychological or mental harm to his wife. Polygamous cohabitation refers to multiple wives living in a single marital house. In this article, we will look into the Personal Status Law under federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024, regarding polygamous cohabitation. UAE family Law In the UAE, laws regarding marriage, divorce and other personal status matters fall under the UAE family law. The family laws are enacted under three legislations, namely the Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024…
With the rise in social media usage and the comfort with which people are expressing their thoughts and views on social media, many users do not realize the real-life implications of their online activities. Time and again, we have been witnessing people spewing hate or making derogatory comments on public platforms, without taking into account the permanent nature of these actions, or the wide reach that comments can have. Provisions under UAE Law The UAE has issued strict legislations against posting untrue or defamatory statements on social media under Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 Concerning the Fight Against Rumors…
Parents are the foremost guardians in a child’s life, nourishing and protecting them during the most vulnerable stages. Parents are expected to be loving, kind and understanding of their children’s needs. However, in rare cases, parents become the very individuals from whom the children need protection. The UAE government stresses the importance of the protection and upliftment of children. The country has a dedicated law for the welfare of children and their protection under Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 on Child Rights Law. The law is commonly known as Wadeema’s law. Rights of children under Wadeema’s Law Basic Rights The…
Child Support and Alimony under UAE Law The UAE law states that after a divorce, the father is obligated to provide child support for his children, under both Muslim law and non-Muslim law. Similarly, the husband may be ordered by the court to make payments to the wife in the form of alimony, unpaid maintenance, compensation, etc. Although these court-ordered payments are compulsory, there may be instances where the payments are not carried out by the husband. In this article, we will understand the steps that will be undertaken by the court to ensure that court-ordered child support and maintenance…
How Can a Family Court Decision Be Appealed? Although it is easy to obtain information regarding family laws in the UAE, people are generally unaware about the procedural aspects of the family court process. In this article, we will look at the court procedures once a decision is issued by the Court of First Instance in the UAE. Hierarchy of Court The UAE has three levels in its judiciary comprising of the following: The Court of First Instance The Court of Appeal The Court of Cassation The UAE judiciary allows a three-tier litigation system where a judgement can be appealed…
The new personal status law under Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 (“New Law”) has been enforced in the UAE since April 15, 2025 and the old family law under Federal decree Law No. 28 of 2005 (“Old Law”) is now officially abrogated. The New Law has brought in significant changes to the areas of marriage, divorce, child custody and alimony.This article offers a comprehensive study of the changes in the New Law: General Changes All time periods to be calculated as per the Gregorian calendar Article 2 of the New Law states that all time periods will be calculated as…
Civil Personal Status Laws in the UAE The UAE government has implemented civil personal status laws to regulate the personal affairs of the large population of non-Muslim expatriates residing in the country. These laws are rooted in principles of common law and pertain to family matters. The laws include: Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2022 (“Federal Civil Personal Status Law”) – applicable to non-Muslims in the UAE except Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi Law No. 14 of 2021 (“Abu Dhabi Civil Personal Status Law”) – applicable to non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi. These laws cover matters such as marriage, divorce, child…
