Dubai Courts have introduced new rules for divorced parents travelling with children in the city
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business owners
How to divorce-proof your business – all you need to know
When divorce strikes, the fallout can sink even the strongest business if not properly prepared – here are some legal strategies to apply that can protect your company
Abu Dhabi
UAE visa: One year grace period for divorced women
Divorced or widowed women in the UAE and their children are entitled to the extension
Abu Dhabi
Divorce rate falls dramatically in Abu Dhabi, says Judicial Department
From 13% cases resulting in divorce at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department in 2020, its down to 3% last year
Abu Dhabi
Dubai to allow Las Vegas-style express weddings: Report
Under the new expat family laws of UAE, couples of mixed faith can obtain a civil wedding license in 24 hours
Abu Dhabi
UAE non-Muslim family law comes into effect today
The new law was announced in December and comes into force today
Abu Dhabi
UAE expat law: Non-Muslim family rules on marriage, divorce, child custody to enter force
The new system was announced in December and will take effect from February 1
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New Dubai divorce law will allow children to choose guardian: Report
Male children will be able to choose their guardian at the age of 15 years, whereas female children can choose their guardian once they turn 18 years old
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UAE announces new law for non-Muslim expats
UAE law provides clarity on marriage, divorce and custody of chilren
Burford Capital
$450m superyacht in divorce case freed to leave Dubai
MV Luna has been holed up in Dubai while lawyers for Russian oligarch Farkhad Akhmedov fought a UK court order that transferred it to his ex-wife
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Dubai Courts lifts freezing order on Russian billionaire’s $500m superyacht
Farkhad Akhmedov has won the appeal in Britain’s biggest divorce case to retain ownership of the 115-metre yacht Luna held at Port Rashid
Amazon
With $137bn at stake, Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos to divorce
A divorce could reshape the global wealth ranking if the couple split their fortune equally
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Russian billionaire’s ex-wife secures first return of $572m divorce bill
Farkhad Akhmedov has lost a helicopter valued in excess of $5.7 million in his legal battle with Tatiana Akhmedova
DIFC Courts
Exclusive: Owner of $500m seized yacht appeals Dubai decision
Russian oil tycoon Farkhad Akhmedov expects the Russian courts to rule on the validity of the ‘original divorce in 2000’ over the next two months
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Widows, divorcees get one-year visa extension in new UAE Cabinet decision
Cabinet says move will come into effect from Q4, aims to maintain family stability and social cohesion