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Criminal lawDocument Forgery Under Article (251)
This legal awareness overview defines document forgery as the alteration of truth intended to cause harm and use the document as authentic, detailing the seven statutory methods through which forgery occurs under the law.
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13Abu Dhabi Judicial Department Chairman Decree No. (43) of 2026 Approving the 'Charter After Separation' - Year of the Family
The Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department enacted Decree No. 43 of 2026 approving the 'Charter After Separation', requiring family counselors to present it to separated parents for execution in whole or in part, prioritizing children's best interests across custody, educational guardianship, maintenance, and visitation.
FamilyAbu Dhabi Court of Cassation Ruling on Paternity Establishment via DNA Testing and Child Welfare
The Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation established that conclusive DNA evidence must be adopted to confirm paternity in disputed cases, safeguarding the child's identity and civil rights under the UAE Personal Status Law and Wadeema Law.
FamilyFamily Guidance in Dubai Courts: Competencies, Procedural Rules, and Settlement and Khula Agreement Templates
A comprehensive procedural and regulatory guide detailing the rules of Family Guidance in Dubai Courts under Resolution No. (3) of 2021, detailing committee jurisdictions, judge prerogatives, and legally binding settlement, divorce, and Khula templates.
Civil lawCore Legal Reforms in the New UAE Civil Transactions Law of 2026
The UAE Government enacted a new Federal Decree-Law on Civil Transactions for 2026, introducing fundamental reforms such as lowering the age of majority to 18, contractual equilibrium mechanisms, and modernizing corporate and civil liability rules.
Criminal lawThe Right of the Accused to Legal Counsel for Defense
The UAE Constitution and criminal procedural laws guarantee the right of the accused to legal representation across inquiries, prosecution investigations, and trials, defining mandatory counsel rules and conflict of interest limits.
Criminal lawConditional Threats Accompanied by Demands in UAE Crimes and Penalties Law: Criminalization Grounds and Characterization Standards
A specialized legal study examining the grounds of criminalization and judicial characterization standards for threats accompanied by demands under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021, clarifying statutory gradations across threat categories.
Civil lawRegulating the Expert Profession before Judicial Authorities in Sharjah: A Legal Analysis of Law No. (4) of 2026
A comprehensive analytical review of Sharjah Law No. (4) of 2026 governing the judicial expertise profession and expertise houses, detailing registration requirements, rights, professional obligations, civil liabilities, disciplinary mechanisms, and penal sanctions.
Civil lawLegal Status of Debt Assignment Concluded Between Assignor and Assignee Under Civil Transactions Law No. (25) of 2025
A specialized legal study examining the legal character of debt assignment executed between the assignor and assignee, conditions of validity, and the abolition of the suspended contract doctrine under UAE Civil Transactions Law No. 25 of 2025.
Business & contractsWhen the Algorithm Precedes the Judgment: Urgent Protection of Intellectual Property in the Digital Environment
An analytical legal study examining mechanisms of urgent intellectual property protection in the digital environment, detailing the boundaries of algorithms and judicial proportionality safeguards against over-blocking.
Civil lawJudicial System for Balancing the Enforcement of Deportation Decisions and Travel Bans Under Resolution No. (1) of 2025
A specialized legal study examining the mechanisms and standards of Resolution No. (1) of 2025 in resolving procedural conflicts between enforcing deportation orders and travel bans, balancing public order, creditor rights, and humanitarian aspects.
FamilyCivil Personal Status Law of the United Arab Emirates
Federal Decree-Law No. (41) of 2022 governs civil personal status for non-Muslims in the UAE, regulating civil marriage, no-fault divorce, alimony, joint custody, wills, estates, and parentage based on equal rights.
Criminal lawLiability of Influencers Under UAE Legislation
An awareness bulletin examining the statutory framework and criminal liability of social media influencers in the UAE, outlining disclosure rules, prohibited promotional practices, and due diligence standards.
FamilyFive Key Decisions Before Filing for Divorce in the UAE
When a marriage reaches the point of considering divorce, especially for expatriates in the UAE, complexities arise regarding jurisdiction, applicable law, children's future, and financial status. This article provides a guide to five key decisions to make before initiating divorce proceedings in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, to help couples understand their legal position and options.