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Family LawSending Legal Notice in family law in UAE

07/01/2023by Hossam Zakaria0

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), legal notice is a formal way of communicating with someone about a legal matter. It is often used in family law cases to notify an individual about a lawsuit or other legal action. There are several types of legal notice that may be used in family law cases in...

Family LawAlimony Maintenance in UAE

07/01/2023by Hossam Zakaria0

Alimony, also known as maintenance or spousal support, is a payment made by one spouse to the other to provide financial support during or after a divorce. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), alimony is governed by Islamic law, which is known as sharia. Under sharia, alimony is typically awarded to a spouse who is...

Family LawFile for Divorce in UAE

07/01/2023by Hossam Zakaria0

The process for filing for divorce in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is governed by Islamic law, which is known as sharia. Under sharia, divorce can be obtained either by mutual agreement or by the initiation of one spouse. If you are considering filing for divorce in the UAE, it is important to understand the...

Family LawFamily law in UAE

07/01/2023by Hossam Zakaria0

Family law in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is governed by Islamic law, which is known as sharia. This means that family matters such as marriage, divorce, and inheritance are all governed by Islamic law. In addition to sharia, the UAE has also enacted several federal laws that relate to family law issues. Marriage in...

Business Law100% Foreign Ownership of Companies in the UAE

21/07/2022by Hossam Zakaria0

100% Foreign Ownership of Companies in the UAE The UAE government has announced important changes to the federal Commercial Companies Law, the most significant is related to the foreign ownership of mainland companies. This will grant foreign investors the full ownership of share capital in companies carrying out certain activities specified to that effect by...

HZLegalFive Tips on How to Protect Your Rights in the United Arab Emirates

21/07/2022by Hossam Zakaria0

Comparing the lawyer to the doctor is an old and common comparison, but its reflection on the social reality has not yet been completed, because many people still do not seek lawyers’ assistance unless they are forced to. Although those people rush to doctors as soon as they feel any fatigue or deterioration in their...

HZLegalProcedures of Litigation and Execution in the UAE

21/07/2022by Hossam Zakaria0

Many people opt to go for litigation without hiring a legal professional, mainly because they can’t afford it. This article provides a brief summary of the steps and procedures of litigation. As the process itself can be confusing to many, even after getting a favorable judgment, we present some tips to help them execute judgments...

Family LawIf You Are Not Immortal, You Should Write a Will

21/07/2022by Hossam Zakaria0

The last Will or the testament has been regulated by all the modern and ancient laws worldwide, as an expression of wishes of any person to some actions and decisions that should be taken, and instructions to be followed after their death – either concerning their assets and how it should be distributed or concerning...

Family LawPersonal Status Law for Non-Muslim in Abu Dhabi

21/07/2022by Hossam Zakaria0

A new civil personal status decree has been introduced in the emirate of Abu Dhabi by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi. This personal status decree will be applicable for non-Muslim foreigners based in Abu Dhabi in matters of marriage, divorce, Will, inheritance,...

Business Law Commercial LawBounced Cheques in the UAE: What You Need to Know in 2022

21/07/2022by Hossam Zakaria0

Bounced Cheques in the UAE: What You Need to Know in 2022 In the UAE, the cheque bounce is a very frequent problem faced by people during their span in the country. It is covered under the purview of a criminal offence in the UAE, and legal implications/penalties can be financially severe and daunting. Bounced...