Personal status law- Heading to new horizons – Inclusion and respect
Federal law No. 28 of 2005 which governs the personal affairs such as marriage, Divorce, custody, and inheritance in the country, Emirate of Abu Dhabi have introduced first secular courts in the region for enabling the non-Muslim community to resort the remedies in most easy and accessible ways in par with the best international best practices. Abu Dhabi law no. 14 of 2021 concerning the status for non-Muslim foreigners. This new law consists of 20 articles which covers the areas of civil marriage, divorce, joint custody, and inheritance. The new law also provides the provision for no-fault divorce and disposal of the case on the first hearing without the provision for family counseling and the proceeding with be conducted in bilingual courts. Fourth and fifth chapter of the law respectively deals with the non-Muslim wills and proof of paternity either through marriage or recognition of paternity.
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The law in the UAE has clear regulations around taking action for a dishonored cheque as it has unfortunately become a common occurrence. It is important to note that bounced cheques can lead to civil actions, criminal actions or both. However, since the execution of the UAE’s Insolvency Law it should be noted that courts have been more
Read MoreDubai Announces Retirement Visa Programme
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai recently introduced a new and enticing global Retirement Visa. The ‘Retire in Dubai’ programme is the first of its kind in the region and presents an exciting opportunity for those looking to enjoy the Dubai lifestyle after years of hard work. The visa
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