Domestic Abuse in the UAE
07 Mar 2024
+ Read more UK Spouse Visa 2024
22 Feb 2024
A UK spouse visa allows you to join your spouse and to live in the UK for an initial period. The most important criteria is that your spouse must be aged over 18 and a British Citizen who is either settled in the UK through Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), have another settled status or have a permanent residence in the UK.
Whilst eligible to work on this visa, you cannot claim most of the benefits, tax credits, or housing assistance that a UK citizen would be entitled to. You can however access the NHS by virtue of having paid the NHS surcharge at the time of the application.
+ Read more Marriage Procedure for expats in the UAE
27 Nov 2023
+ Read more New Beginnings – Advancement of Laws concerning Medical Assistance in Reproduction (MAR) in the UAE
23 Oct 2023
Medical Assistance in Reproduction are advanced technologies (including IVF) to support couples with the conception of a child in cases such as infertility or genetic predispositions. In a further move towards ensuring the UAE as a Country where ex-pats can enhance their quality of life, promote their happiness and safeguard their fundamental rights, Federal Decree Law No. 17 of 2023 has been passed, amending some provisions of Federal Law No. 7 of 2019.
+ Read more UAE and English Divorce proceedings
06 Sep 2023
In this article we explore the similarities and differences between the English divorce process and the provisions of the UAE Personal Status Law (For Non-Muslim Ex-pats)* when dealing with family matters. It is to be noted that procedures can vary depending on the Emirate in the UAE.
+ Read more Visit Visa for UK from UAE
15 Aug 2023
Do you want to visit the UK ? If so, we can advise on and assist you to apply for a visit visa.
+ Read more Registering Births in the UAE for Ex-Pats
26 May 2023
This a common question which arises with many apprehensions with the varying scenarios.
+ Read more Overseas Domestic Worker visa for the UK
16 May 2023
Do you want to want to take your nanny/ maid on holiday when you are visiting the UK ? If so, you can apply for an overseas domestic worker visa.
+ Read more Money, Assets and Marriage in the UAE in conjunction with Fintasticfemales
03 Mar 2023
We all know that marriage is the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship and we hope that this would be …. for better or for worse … but in reality, couples argue and sometimes even drift apart.
+ Read more Outline for Civil Marriages procedure in Dubai
15 Feb 2023
Not only is there a process for civil marriages for Ex-patriates to take place in Dubai / UAE, the process can now be done within a day, provided that all the requirements are met.
+ Read more Death of a loved one (Ex-patriate) and related legal Issues in UAE
06 Feb 2023
The passing of a loved one is an emotional time, and during this difficult period, one needs to ensure that the legal and formal requirements following the death are adhered to at each stage. In the UAE, the procedures differ depending on whether your loved one passed away at home, in hospital or elsewhere.
+ Read more Certifying true copies, witnessing documents and attestation of documents
09 Jan 2023
+ Read more Personal Status Law update UAE – December 2022
15 Dec 2022
Federal Law No (41) of 2022 on Civil Personal Status will come into effect on 1st February 2023 and regulates procedures in respect of marriage and divorce. The new Law will regulate marriage conditions and also specify the procedures for divorce.
+ Read more Validity of foreign Nuptial Agreements in the UAE
21 Nov 2022
+ Read more Registering Births in UAE – The New Law
17 Oct 2022
Federal law No (10) of 2022 on the regulation on the registration of births is the new Law that has been issued to provide clarity on the procedure for registering births (and deaths) in UAE.
+ Read more Children and the Law in UAE : Case study
23 Jun 2022
+ Read more Financial Remedies Procedure upon Divorce in England
05 May 2022
Going through a Divorce is often a very difficult time in one’s life and the additional stress associated to sorting out financial matters can only add to already worrying times. It is therefore essential to obtain specialist legal advice on potentially complex matters when deciding to proceed with a Divorce. When filing for Divorce through the English Courts, one needs to be aware that the financial aspect consequent on the breakdown of the marriage is dealt with through a separate process, although within the Divorce proceedings. We are able to guide and assist you through the whole process.
+ Read more UK Divorce – The New Law - Elimination of the blame game
06 Apr 2022
+ Read more Having a Civil Marriage in UAE
11 Mar 2022
+ Read more Having a child out of wedlock in UAE
07 Feb 2022
For many unmarried Expatriate couples in the UAE, the new Laws which came into force in January this year, provided hope and reassurance that any child born to them could be recognised in the UAE.
+ Read more Pre-Nuptial Agreements
05 Jan 2022
What is Pre-Nuptial Agreement and is there a need for one?
+ Read more Family Law Update – The New Law in Abu Dhabi
09 Nov 2021
A new Law on Personal Status for Non-Muslim foreigners was issued in Abu Dhabi recently to include matters relating to marriage, divorce and custody.
+ Read more Mahr – Potential Capital Liability on Divorce - UAE and English Divorce Proceedings
23 Sep 2021
+ Read more Financial planning and setbacks associated with separation or divorce
13 Jul 2021
+ Read more How to Legally Marry in the UAE during Covid Times
29 Apr 2021
Here is a low down on legally planning a wedding in the UAE during Covid times
+ Read more Divorce in UAE – March 2021
27 Mar 2021
+ Read more Changes to Family Law in UAE
18 Nov 2020
Many of you will be aware that on Saturday 7th November 2020, the UAE government announced changes in respect of the Law governing matters of Personal Status alongside various other matters of public interest.
+ Read more Attestation of documents for use in UAE
23 Sep 2020
Whilst dealing with Family Law and other legal issues in UAE, you will often be asked to provide attested / legalised documents that have been issued from any country outside UAE.
+ Read more Update for Ex-pats who want to marry in UAE
20 Aug 2020
We often get asked about the validity of a marriage that is performed in UAE.
+ Read more Covid – 19 Update on travelling to the UK and UK visa applications in UAE
20 Jul 2020
+ Read more Covid – 19 Ex-pat Overview for Starting the Divorce process in UAE or UK
14 Jun 2020
We have all been through some testing times in these last couple of months. If there has been a breakdown in the marriage and divorce is inevitable, you should be aware of the processes when it comes to divorce during the current Covid- 19 period.
+ Read more Overview of Family Law and Children Issues in UAE
08 Apr 2020
+ Read more UK Spouse Visa
17 Feb 2020
A UK spouse visa allows applicants to join their spouse and to live in the UK for an initial period. The most important criteria is that the spouse of the applicant must be a British Citizen, or be settled in the UK through Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), other settled status or have a permanent residence for UK.
+ Read more Breakdown of the Family Unit
07 Jan 2020
At James Berry & Associates, our family law experts who are qualified Legal Consultants / Solicitors can advise you in this difficult emotional situation. We provide sympathetic personal professional advice tailored to your individual circumstances and requirements. It is likely that you may have preconceived ideas as to what your rights and entitlements are and more often than not, may be misled by the people who you look to for support(although this may be unintentional). We offer specialist family law advice and support in ensuring you make informed decisions moving forward. We will look at your case and consider the most appropriate action for you to take in light of your circumstances. Although we are UK qualified Solicitors, we have a clear understanding of the processes in England, UAE and various other Countries.
+ Read more Overview of travelling to the UK
12 Dec 2019
+ Read more Muslim marriages and rights for women whose husbands have multiple wives.
22 Oct 2019
UAE Islamic culture and law allow polygamy, giving a man the right to marry up to four wives contemporaneously, provided that he treats his wives fairly and does not differentiate between them. Click here to read more....
+ Read more Muslim marriages and rights for women whose husbands have multiple wives.
22 Oct 2019
UAE Islamic culture and law allow polygamy, giving a man the right to marry up to four wives contemporaneously, provided that he treats his wives fairly and does not differentiate between them. Click here to read more....
+ Read more UK Immigration –Student Visa
17 Sep 2019
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+ Read more DESTINATION WEDDING- UAE
08 Aug 2019
Planning your destination wedding in UAE?10 Things For You & Your Guests To Consider...click here to read more...
+ Read more UK Visit Visa
14 Jul 2019
Do you want to visit the UK to see your family or friends, for a holiday or for business?
+ Read more Post Nuptial Agreement
30 Jun 2019
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+ Read more Tier 1 Start-Up Visa and Innovator Visa
20 May 2019
In March this year, the Home Office confirmed the end of the Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa route. The route has been replaced by the Tier 1 Start-up Visa (in place of the Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur visa) and Tier 1 Innovator Visa (in place of the Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa).
+ Read more Do you need to register your marriage in UAE ?
05 May 2019
For marriages that take place outside UAE, as long as the marriage is valid in the Country you marry in and you obtain the official marriage certificate, it will be recognised by the UAE however there are a number of steps that you would need to comply with
+ Read more Spousal Maintenance and Compensation for Ex-pats following Divorce: UAE v UK
02 Apr 2019
When deciding the appropriate jurisdiction to divorce in, an influencing factor may be the potential outcomes following a divorce in either UAE or UK. The following is a very brief and simplified overview with regards to potential outcomes in terms of spousal maintenance / compensation in UAE and UK.
+ Read more Visa Rules for Divorced Women
14 Feb 2019
Previously in the event of a divorce, a wife sponsored by her husband had to either leave the country or obtain a residence visa in her own right*. In the case of a husband's death, the widow could stay in country until the expiry of her current residency visa.
+ Read more How to have a Happy Marriage
27 Jan 2019
Dee Popat, our family lawyer, spoke to Gulf News on how to have a happy marriage. Click here to read more....
+ Read more UK Immigration: UK Spouse Visa
13 Jan 2019
Are you a UK Citizen married to a non UK Citizen? If so, we can assist in obtaining a spouse Visa to visit/ live in the UK
+ Read more Legal Issues and Death in the family
05 Sep 2018
Dealing with the death of a loved one is an emotional and harrowing process, and at this difficult time, one needs to ensure that the legal and formal requirements following the death are adhered to at each stage, especially in UAE. The procedures differ depending on whether your loved one passed away at home, in hospital or elsewhere and therefore you should contact the relevant Embassy / Consulate to seek the appropriate advice. It is worth noting that only after the formalities have been completed and the death has been registered with the appropriate authorities in UAE, will you be able to proceed with the funeral arrangements.
+ Read more Debt And Married Couples In The UAE
18 Mar 2018
+ Read more Child Custody Law in the UAE
14 Sep 2017
Know about the custodial rights of children in the UAE, the Sharia Law, and the Wadeema Law. Child custodial disputes are decided based on the Sharia law. The Wadeema Law lays down the rights of children and how you can protect them.
+ Read more Adoption guide for British Expats in Dubai
19 Jul 2017
The adoption process for each country varies and you should ensure that you have all the information to assist you with the process in the country of adoption.
+ Read more Potential issues you could face following your marriage
12 Jun 2017
If you married abroad, you should make sure that you have your marriage certificate legalised by the Foreign Office in the country of marriage and then attested by the UAE Embassy in that country
+ Read more Quick fire Questions and Answers on Divorce in Dubai
29 May 2017
+ Read more Potential Issues You Could Face Prior To Your Marriage In The UAE
09 Apr 2017
If you need advice on the pre-marriage formalities or would like to sign a pre-nupital agreement, contact Dee Popat by emailing her at dee@jamesberrylaw.ae
+ Read more Overview Of Mixed Marriages And The Law In The UAE
05 Feb 2017
With the growth in the expat community and the mingling of people from different faiths, mixed marriages are inevitable. There is nothing wrong with mixed cultural marriages, but as we all know too well, there will always be the old school thinkers who may not approve of or endorse such unions.
+ Read more Marriage for Ex-pats in UAE
18 Jan 2017
Depending on your nationality/religion, the rules and procedures will vary. If you both belong to the same religion, you should not experience much difficulty however, if of different religions, you may face some problems.
+ Read more Divorce JURISDICTION: UK or UAE ?
08 Dec 2016
In Dubai, divorce is either governed by the parties' personal law which may be the law of their nationality or their Country's Sharia law, if Muslim
+ Read more One Stop Shop for your UK Immigration Needs
16 Oct 2016
Our team has a vast wealth of experience dealing with various UK related immigration matters, having dealt with immigration in the UK and Dubai, for over 9 years. We provide advice on areas of UK immigration including but not limited to the following:
+ Read more Marriage And Pregnancy In the UAE
29 Sep 2016
When deciding to have children, you should ensure that your.......
+ Read more Prenuptial Agreements - Part 2 - What to Include
15 Sep 2016
+ Read more To Prenup or not to Prenup- Part 1
20 Jul 2016
http://brideclubme.com/articles/expert-advice-from-dee-popat-to-prenup-or-not-to-prenup/
+ Read more Ensuring your UAE marriage is legal
15 Apr 2016
If you’ve lived in the UAE for some time, you’ll be all too aware of the various paperwork that is required to make your stay legal; medicals, residency visas and Emirates ID cards are just some of the things that you will have obtained during your first few months here.
+ Read more Expert Advice – Marrying In The UAE
11 Feb 2016
Wedding planning is fun, exciting, and one of those rare opportunities when you can ‘shape’ exactly how you want your day to be, from start to finish. However, beyond the love, joy and happiness, a legal shift is taking place, changing both of your official statuses from ‘single’ to ‘married’.
+ Read more Divorce in the United Arab Emirates
02 Aug 2015
The following comprises excerpts from an article first published in Family Law Week, giving an brief overview of the law applicable on divorce in the United Arab Emirates.
+ Read more Family Law and the breakdown of your marriage
01 Jul 2015
We live in this ideal world where everything is perfect !!! or is this a misconception ?
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