Hazim Darwish Practicing law for almost a decade, he has in-depth knowledge on UAE legislation with particular expertise on family law, and regulatory compliance for business organizations. Hazim Darwish also provides counsel on legal rights and obligations in the UAE to clients, including individuals and businesses subject to investigation or prosecution under Criminal Law by major regulators.
If a couple goes through a church, temple, or court marriage in UAE or overseas, and then proceeds in living with each other as husband and wife, presumption would be that the marriage that took place is legal in UAE. However, the presumption may be overturned should there be enough evidence showing that the marriage … Read more
Court marriage in Dubai can be conducted between an Indian and a Pakistani regardless of caste, creed, or religion. The procedure of Dubai court marriage does away with ceremonies and rituals associated with traditional Indian and Pakistani marriages. Parties can apply to the Ministry of Justice in UAE for performance and registration of marriage, as … Read more
Unlike in other countries in the Middle East, citizens and residents of the United Arab Emirates can complete legal religious or court marriages. The Sharia court recognizes marriage between people of different faiths. UAE nationals are also allowed in marrying foreign nationals or expatriates awarded with UAE residency. For marriage services in UAE? Click here … Read more
Nowadays, when it is difficult to travel, work interferes, or huge expenses arise, many couples consider an online marriage. For Muslim couples in the UAE, a common question arises: Is marriage performed via video call legally accepted? And, if it is, can it be used for sponsoring a partner on a residence visa in the … Read more
With the presence of more than 200 international nationalities with their diversity and diversity in terms of personal beliefs towards life, the Emirati legislator will have many tasks hanging over his shoulders. On the one hand, preserving the identity of the Arab-Islamic state of the Emirates, and on the other hand, the necessity of openness … Read more
Are you interested in getting married in the UAE without following any religious law? If so, you might want to know more about civil marriage and how it works in the country. Civil marriage is a legal way of getting married and registering your marriage according to the laws and regulations, regardless of your faith … Read more