The UAE has introduced new Federal Personal Status Law, Federal Decree-Law No. (41) of 2024 On the Issuance of the Personal Status Law, which will take effect from April 15, 2025. This new law has simplified the marriage laws thereby enabling couples to know their rights and obligations when entering into a marriage in Dubai … Read more
Over the years, UAE family laws have been amended to align with the changing society and culture. A key area is custody rights of children for unmarried non-Muslim mothers. The UAE has recently eased the laws on consensual relationships outside marriage and now offers legal protection to children born to unmarried parents and ensures that … Read more
The UAE will implement significant changes introduced under Federal Personal Status Law No. 41 of 2024, starting from April 15, 2025. The significant changes are mainly aimed at strengthening family stability and welfare of children. The newly introduced provisions clarify marriage laws, both in terms of rights concerning child custody and parental responsibility. This article … Read more
The UAE has taken a great step in modernizing its family laws. The new Family Status Law has been issued with several new provisions addressed to areas that were not covered before. The aim is to ensure fairness, to safeguard family interests and to provide clarity for all involved. This new law is a big … Read more
The Abu Dhabi government recently introduced new civil laws related to marriage, no-fault divorce, joint child custody, and inheritance for non-Muslim expats in the county. These new laws have eased out the life of expats hence making UAE their destination of choice when it comes to finding their dream job and getting married. In this … Read more
Background Recent decisions in Abu Dhabi have sparked controversy regarding the application of its Civil Marriage Law, Law No. 14/2021, to foreign Muslims. In a decision from April 2024, the Abu Dhabi Supreme Court (ADSC) overturned a lower court ruling, stating that the law should not apply to parties who are Muslims. In contrast, the … Read more
