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Navigating Family Court Appeals Through The Court Of First Instance To The Court Of Cassation | 2025 (Video)

Have you ever wondered about the hierarchy within family courts and the steps to appeal a decision? In this comprehensive video, we break down the complex processes of family law in the UAE...

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Child Custody And Visitation Rights In The UAE (Video)

The United Arab Emirates has emerged as a multicultural global city with people from various countries, religions and belief systems

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Contract Formation In Egypt Under The Civil Code

Contract formation in Egypt is primarily governed by the Egyptian Civil Code (Law No. 131 of 1948), which adopts many principles from the French Civil Code but with distinctive local nuances.

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

No Fault Divorces For Non-Muslims Legal Provisions Under UAE Law

Family law in the UAE has undergone significant changes in the last decade. Until recently, family matters in the UAE were governed by the Federal Decree Law No. 28 of 2005...

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Spousal Maintenance Under UAE Law

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Inheritance Law And The Disposal Of Assets In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Inheritance Lawyer In Egypt: Sadany & Partners Law Firm

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Registration Of Births For Children Conceived Outside The Institution Of Marriage (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Marriage And Business In Saudi Arabia: Key Scenarios For Foreign Spouses

Saudi Arabia Family

AHYSP

Gifts And Dowry Under The UAE Law

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Can A Woman Regain Custody Of Children After Forfeiture Of Custody Rights?

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Why Should You Consider Registering A Will In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Al Tamimi & Company

What Happens When Someone Passes Away In The UAE Without A Registered Will? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Al Tamimi & Company

No Lawsuit, Request, Or Case Related To Financial Transactions Between Spouses

United Arab Emirates Family

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ADG Legal

Taxation Of Free Zone Companies Under The UAE Corporate Tax Regime

United Arab Emirates Tax

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

Saudi Citizenship And Residency In 2025: Understand The Rules And Opportunities

Saudi Arabia Immigration

AHYSP

Light Bites, Expert Nuggets For The Seasoned Developer: Episode 2 (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Fund Structures In UAE: A Unified Legal Overview

United Arab Emirates Finance

KL

KARM Legal Consultants

Third-Party Funding Under The New QICCA Rules: Emerging Risks And Opportunities In Qatar

Qatar Litigation

Sharq Law Firm

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Family Law

Navigating Family Court Appeals Through The Court Of First Instance To The Court Of Cassation | 2025 (Video)

Have you ever wondered about the hierarchy within family courts and the steps to appeal a decision? In this comprehensive video, we break down the complex processes of family law in the UAE...

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Child Custody And Visitation Rights In The UAE (Video)

The United Arab Emirates has emerged as a multicultural global city with people from various countries, religions and belief systems

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

No Fault Divorces For Non-Muslims Legal Provisions Under UAE Law

Family law in the UAE has undergone significant changes in the last decade. Until recently, family matters in the UAE were governed by the Federal Decree Law No. 28 of 2005...

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Spousal Maintenance Under UAE Law

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Registration Of Births For Children Conceived Outside The Institution Of Marriage (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

White Paper – Validity Of Electronic Signatures In The United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Commercial

ME

Melento

Marriage And Business In Saudi Arabia: Key Scenarios For Foreign Spouses

Saudi Arabia Family

AHYSP

Gifts And Dowry Under The UAE Law

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Can A Woman Regain Custody Of Children After Forfeiture Of Custody Rights?

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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Divorce

No Fault Divorces For Non-Muslims Legal Provisions Under UAE Law

Family law in the UAE has undergone significant changes in the last decade. Until recently, family matters in the UAE were governed by the Federal Decree Law No. 28 of 2005...

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Spousal Maintenance Under UAE Law

The rights and obligations of a married person are provided under the UAE family law. The family law in the UAE comprises of 3 laws, namely, the Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024...

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Gifts And Dowry Under The UAE Law

The Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 on the Issuance on the Personal Status Law ("Federal Personal Status Law") has extensive provisions regarding gifts given at the time of betrothal and marriage

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Can A Woman Regain Custody Of Children After Forfeiture Of Custody Rights?

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

DIVORCE AND DIRHAMS - The Legal Framework Of Alimony Under Abu Dhabi Law

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Learn More About Divorce Procedures In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What Are The Procedures In Claiming Marital Rights Of The Wife During Divorce (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

A Guide For Non-Muslims On How To Get A Divorce In The UAE As An Expat (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What You Need To Know About Father's Sole Custody To His Children In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Contract Formation In Egypt Under The Civil Code

Contract formation in Egypt is primarily governed by the Egyptian Civil Code (Law No. 131 of 1948), which adopts many principles from the French Civil Code but with distinctive local nuances.

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Inheritance Law And The Disposal Of Assets In The UAE (Video)

Inheritance is a very important aspect of family law. It is the branch of law that ensures welfare of family members and the continuity of the family unit after the death of an individual.

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Foreign Spouses And Business Ownership In Saudi Arabia: Legal Considerations

Saudi Arabia has positioned itself as a global investment hub under Vision 2030, offering foreign investors unprecedented access to its growing economy.

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

Inheritance Lawyer In Egypt: Sadany & Partners Law Firm

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Praxis Strengthens Global Reach As Dominic De Mariveles Relocates To UAE

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Praxis

White Paper – Validity Of Electronic Signatures In The United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Commercial

ME

Melento

Why Should You Consider Registering A Will In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

What Happens When Someone Passes Away In The UAE Without A Registered Will? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Executing A Foreign Will In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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Latest Videos

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Navigating Family Court Appeals Through The Court Of First Instance To The Court Of Cassation | 2025 (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

All You Need To Know About Off-Plan Property Legalities And Conjugal Rights (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Child Custody For Non Muslim Women In The UAE: Understanding The UAE Laws (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Protecting Children's Rights: Punishments For Child Abduction In The UAE (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Digital Solutions For Family Disputes In The UAE: Everything You Should Know (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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