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How to Adopt in Lebanon: Lebanese Adoption Law & Procedure Explained

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Adoption in Lebanon is available to both Lebanese nationals and foreign nationals. Every Lebanese adoption, regardless of which route applies, requires civil enforcement and registration before the adopted child can obtain a passport. Which court hears the case depends entirely on the adopter’s personal law. A Lebanese national belonging to a recognised community goes to the […]

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Cryptocurrency Law Across the Arab World: A CrypoLaw & Regulations Guide

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Cryptocurrency law varies greatly across the Arab world. The UAE, Bahrain, and Jordan have established licensing frameworks. Virtual asset service providers in Dubai must hold a licence from VARA under Dubai Law No. 4 of 2022. Egypt and Kuwait impose outright prohibitions backed by criminal penalties. Saudi Arabia and Lebanon remain unregulated but not criminalised

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UAE Divorce for Expats: What Most People Get Wrong and Why It Matters More Than They Expect

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Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 introduced a civil, no-fault divorce framework for non-Muslims in the UAE, removing the need to establish fault and making divorce procedurally simple to initiate. However, simpler procedure does not mean predictable outcomes. Financial settlements, child custody arrangements, and the question of which country’s law applies all remain discretionary and

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Expat Divorce in Dubai: Navigating Dubai Divorce Laws & Processes

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For expatriates in Dubai, divorce has become significantly clearer since February 2023, when Federal Decree-Law No. 41/2022 introduced a dedicated civil framework for non-Muslim residents. Dubai divorce laws now provide a structured, no-fault process with predictable outcomes. Yet the divorce process in Dubai still involves critical strategic decisions that can shape the entire case.  This

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International Divorce: A Guide for Lebanese Nationals and Their Foreign Spouses

International Divorce: A Guide for Lebanese Nationals and Their Foreign Spouses

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In short: For a Lebanese national divorcing a foreign spouse, three questions decide the case — where to  file, which court holds jurisdiction over the children, and which country’s law governs each asset. Jurisdiction can turn on nationality, residence, or place of marriage, and choosing it well is a strategic decision that shapes cost, applicable

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