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Contracts are the backbone of every business relationship — and when one side fails to keep its side of the bargain, the consequences can be serious. This guide explains what counts as a breach of contract in the UAE, the remedies available to you, and how contract disputes are resolved. This is general legal information, […]

When a marriage breaks down, money is often the most pressing worry — who pays for the home, the children, day-to-day living. In the UAE, financial support after separation is known as maintenance (or nafaqa), and the law provides for both spousal and child maintenance. This guide explains how it works, and how the rules

Being asked to leave your home is stressful — but in Dubai, tenants have strong legal protections, and a landlord cannot simply evict you at will. This guide explains when a landlord can and cannot evict, the all-important 12-month notice rule, and how to contest an eviction you believe is unlawful. This is general legal

Family law in the UAE has changed more in the last few years than in the previous few decades — especially for expatriates. Alongside the long-standing Sharia-based system, the UAE has introduced a modern civil family law for non-Muslims covering marriage, divorce and custody. This guide explains how family law works here today, what the

Dubai’s property market moves fast, and disputes are common — over rent increases, security deposits, delayed off-plan handovers, service charges and sale contracts. The good news is that Dubai has clear, specialist forums for resolving them. This guide explains the main types of property dispute, where each is handled, and your basic rights as a

A civil dispute is any disagreement between people or businesses over money, property or obligations — as opposed to a criminal case, which the State brings to punish an offence. If you are owed money, locked in a contract argument, or facing a claim for damages in the UAE, this guide explains how civil litigation

Dubai is one of the easiest places in the world to start a company — but the choices you make at the outset shape your tax, liability and ability to grow for years. This guide covers the essentials. It is general information, not legal advice — for that, speak to our business lawyers in Dubai.

When a marriage ends, custody of the children is decided on its own — separately from the divorce — and the rules changed substantially in 2025. Here is what parents in the UAE need to know. This is general information; for advice on your situation, speak to our child custody lawyers in Dubai. The 2025

Ending a marriage in the UAE has changed a great deal in recent years, and the route you take depends on whether you are governed by Muslim personal status law or the civil law for non-Muslims. This guide walks through how divorce works in 2025, step by step. It is general information, not advice on

An INTERPOL Red Notice can turn ordinary life upside down — a stopped border crossing, a frozen bank account, or an arrest far from home. If your name is on one, or you fear it soon will be, understanding how Red Notices work and how they can be challenged is the first step to getting