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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/
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…
