Under UAE law, alimony or spousal support is one of the major legal obligations of the husband toward his wife, which has been hugely dictated by the Shariah principles and has over time been instituted into UAE law to hold for many years. The newly promulgated UAE Personal Status Law, No. 41 of 2024, effective […] The post New UAE Personal Status Law: Alimony to Wife first appeared on LYLaw Dubai.| LYLaw Dubai
The UAE has introduced significant amendments to its Personal Status Law through Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024, which will come into effect on April 15, 2025. These amendments impact various aspects of custody, emphasizing the best interests of the child as the guiding principle for all custody-related decisions. Below, we break down the […] The post New UAE Personal Status Law: Child Custody first appeared on LYLaw Dubai.| LYLaw Dubai
The new UAE Personal Status Law No. 41 of 2024 comes into effect on 15th April 2025, marking the introduction of major changes to the marriage regulations in the country. Specifically, the new law redefines the guardianship role for marriage approval, prioritizing a woman’s self-choice in any marriage process. Key Amendments in the New Law […] The post New UAE Personal Status Law: Marriage and Role of Guardian first appeared on LYLaw Dubai.| LYLaw Dubai
The UAE Personal Law No. 41 of 2024, effective April 15, 2025, ushers in a sea change in the way lineage may be proved when paternity or maternity is denied. These changes ease the burden of court procedures and bring the law abreast of the times. Key Changes in Proving Lineage 1. DNA Testing as […] The post New UAE Personal Status Law: Proving Lineage first appeared on LYLaw Dubai.| LYLaw Dubai
The new UAE Personal Status Law, No. 41 of 2024, introduces significant changes to the distribution of assets amassed by spouses during their marriage. Effective from April 15, 2025, this law explicitly recognizes contributions of each spouse toward the growth or acquisition of wealth during the marriage, a concept previously absent from the legal framework. […] The post New UAE Personal Status Law: Asset Distribution & Division first appeared on LYLaw Dubai.| LYLaw Dubai
The UAE’s new Personal Status Law, Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024, effective from April 15, 2025, updates and provides clarifications concerning child support obligations. Two important articles set the rules for financial responsibilities and how support may be claimed: Article 106 and Article 111. Article 106: Father’s Financial Obligations Under Article 106, the […] The post New UAE Personal Status Law: Child Support first appeared on LYLaw Dubai.| LYLaw Dubai
The Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 marks a significant step forward in accommodating the diverse personal status needs of Muslim residents in the UAE. For the first time, non-citizen Muslim women now have the option to apply the personal status laws of their home countries, allowing for greater flexibility in matters such as marriage. […] The post New UAE Personal Status Law: Guardian Consent for Marriage first appeared on LYLaw Dubai.| LYLaw Dubai
The Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 on Personal Status has introduced provisions that enable Muslim residents in the UAE to apply their respective personal status laws of their own countries, even if such laws are not based on Sharia principles. This, therefore, represents a radical change in approach, making the UAE’s legal framework more […] The post New UAE Personal Status Law: Muslim Residents Opt-out of Sharia first appeared on LYLaw Dubai.| LYLaw Dubai
This is a detailed comparison of the engagement provisions under the Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 on Personal Status (the new law) and the Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 on Personal Status, as amended (the old law): 1. Definition and Scope 2005 Law: Engagement was defined as a promise to marry between two parties. It […] The post New UAE Personal Status Law: Engagements first appeared on LYLaw Dubai.| LYLaw Dubai