Hassan Elhais

Dubai: The Court of Cassation has upheld a lower court ruling rejecting a husband’s claim for Dh300,000 in rent compensation in a post-divorce dispute over a villa, reaffirming that civil liability...

Dubai's highest court has ruled that settlements reached between muslim spouses before a judge cannot be challenged in higher courts. Legal experts state this confirms the finality of court-recorded...

Dubai court tightens rules on WhatsApp evidence in family law disputesDubai: Court of Cassation in Dubai has ruled that WhatsApp messages must be carefully examined in divorce disputes when presented...

Introduction:The New Dubai Emblem Law (Law No. (1) of 2025) was implemented by the government of Dubai to regulate the use of emblems for the Emirate of Dubai and the government of Dubai. The new law...

Dubai: Dubai has introduced new regulations requiring tenancy contracts for shared accommodation to be officially registered in a dedicated government registry, a move aimed at strengthening tenant...

Key TakeawaysTo be successful in real estate investment, it is essential to have knowledge of the property laws of Dubai. This will ensure you stay within the legal framework and avoid the expensive...

Dubai: Dubai Court of Cassation has issued a landmark ruling clarifying how compensation claims should be handled in divorce cases involving non-Muslim couples, drawing a clear line between personal...

We can list numerous corporations who rushed into professional marriages without performing legal due diligence or reviewing the corporate structure and relevant documents of the company. An...

During your term of employment, you get exposed to a lot of information while at your desk, in meetings, overheard conversations in elevators or corridors, you may have had the opportunity to gain...

To streamline the process of recruitment and protect the rights of the workers, the UAE has issued Federal Decree Law No. 9 of 2022 Concerning Domestic Workers ("Law").Domestic Worker Recruitment...

General OverviewBroadly, evidence means any information which is presented by either party in a legal proceeding to provide support in a case. The objective is to enable the courts to resolve or...

The UAE has established a comprehensive system of laws and registries for the draft and execution of Wills. This has been done for the benefit of the large expatriate community in the UAE who own...

Introduction:For expatriates living in the UAE, divorce might be a complicated process and deal with emotions. Abu Dhabi has been taking steps to address the unique challenges that expatriates face...

The UAE government has implemented the civil personal status laws to regulate the personal affairs of the large population of non-Muslim expatriates who have chosen to live in the country. These laws...

In a recent development, the Ras Al Khaimah Courts Department has launched a new electronic registration system for family cases. The new service can be accessed through the official electronic portal...