Articles By Hassan Elhais

Published 8 Years Ago
Family Law in the UAE - Special Conditions in the Marriage Contract: Mr. Hassan
Marriage contracts usually take a standard format, however special conditions may be added into marriage contracts. Such special conditions can provide different rights to either of the parties, but we have seen a prevalence of conditions which focus on

Published 8 Years Ago
Different Facet of Child Custody Laws in the UAE
The dissolution of marriage is a legal procedure that may not coincide with the emotional tearing apart. Divorce is typically a painful process for most couples. While it can take adults time to regain psychologically, one needs to stay prepared for

Published 8 Years Ago
Family Law in the UAE - Husband and Wife Rights Under Shariah Law
Family article on husband and wife rights under Shariah Law. There are specific rights designated to Husband and Wife under Shariah Law. Overall, the rights cover the following categories: a) Exchange of rights between husband and wifeb) Husband’s

Published 8 Years Ago
Divorce in the UAE: Mr. Hassan Elhais
The purpose of the Family Guidance Committee is to try and reconcile the parties before separating them under Article 98 of the Personal Status Law. The family guidance counselors are not legally trained, but have experience in mediation and

Published 8 Years Ago
Custodial Rights of Children in the UAE: Mr. Hassan Elhais
When child custody disputes arise between parents non-UAE nationals resident in the UAE, whether married to a UAE or non-UAE citizen, may file custody cases in the UAE.The applicable law in relation to the children matters in the UAE is Federal Law No. 28

Published 8 Years Ago
Child Protection Laws in the UAE: Mr. Hassan Elhais
The Community Development Authority (CDA) of Dubai has recently drafted a new child protection policy, which protects children, investigates abuses against their rights, and provides government services to families and children believed to be in

Published 8 Years Ago
Child?s Best Interest in the UAE: Mr. Hassan Elhais
Many family law cases in the United Arab Emirates follow Federal Law No. 28 of the year 2005 (UAE Personal Affairs Law), to which I will be referring to in this blog, to determine which parent is awarded custody. In this particular area of law, the Court

Published 8 Years Ago
Adoption in the UAE - Mr. Hassan Elhais
Sadly a great number of children are abandoned in the United Arab Emirates each year. Most likely this is as a result of young mothers being fearful of the repercussions of bearing a child outside wedlock. It is a criminal offence in the United Arab

Published 8 Years Ago
Criminal Law: Alcohol Licenses Are Mandatory in the UAE
Every country has an alcohol regulatory & licensing body that looks after the wholesale, distribution, supply and sale of Alcohol. Consumption of liquor is quite a common sight in certain countries; however, United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one such

Published 8 Years Ago
Child Custody & Guardianship Rights under UAE Family Law
Do the vast deserts, enormous skyscrapers and the bustling cities of the United Arab Emirates attract you? In reality, they actually obscure the comprehensive legal system that accounts for the everyday workings of life. People living in the country

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