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UAE Law or Home Country Law? What Expats Should Expect from Divorce in the UAE

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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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