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Navigating family legal matters can be a very sensitive area and when it comes to issues within the family unit, it is imperative to seek specialist advice. Our dedicated Family Lawyers at James Berry & Associates are here to listen to you and guide you. Whether you’re facing challenges in the UAE, UK, or internationally, our team collaborates directly with you, understanding your unique circumstances, managing expectations, and offering tailored advice. While the process of divorce itself may seem straightforward, our Family Lawyers specialise in addressing the complexities of financial settlements, property division, and matters involving children which may prove to be especially difficult.

Our Family Lawyers can deal with straightforward divorces with minimal assets to divorce settlements involving the most complex circumstances and high value assets. Proceed with confident guidance with us as we aim to get the best settlement for you and your family.

Our experienced Family Lawyers bring over two decades of expertise across various jurisdictions, including the UK and UAE, handling issues ranging from Divorce and High Net Worth cases to financial allocation, separation, property disputes, and child-related matters with international elements.

Divorce

Divorce or separation is a challenging journey, and we believe in fostering a less adversarial approach for the benefit of the entire family. Embracing collaborative law practices, our team encourages parties to resolve issues without contentious court proceedings, crafting agreements and presenting them to the court only when mutually agreed upon. This approach fosters a more amicable outcome.

Collaborative work between parties and legal representatives is essential for achieving case resolution without contention and costly court proceedings. Working with our clients, our first step is to establish an agreement among the parties. Once the document is agreed, only then do we consult the court for processing. This way, the divorce can be dealt with amicably.e.

Our Family Lawyers, trusted members of the Law Society of England and Wales and the Legal Affairs Department of Dubai, ensure you’re in safe hands, offering guidance aligned with both the UAE and home country laws.

Pre & Post Nuptial Agreements

A prenuptial agreement is a contract between two parties before marriage. A postnuptial contract is signed after marriage, applicable to the years that follow. In many jurisdictions, including the UAE, we have seen an increasing demand for advice related to pre and post nuptial contracts. This is most common in circumstances where there is a disparity of wealth between two parties.

Planning for the future? Do you need to have a prenuptial agreement? Our Family Lawyers work closely with clients to create prenuptial and postnuptial agreements tailored to their personal needs. Beyond financial matters, these agreements encompass various aspects, including standards of living, expectations, welfare of the children and the protection of personal or sentimental possessions. Our Family Lawyers are able to advise on internationally informed components of a prenuptial agreement, considering your nationality and religion. With a focus on mutual agreement, our team work together with the future spouse and their lawyers to produce a document that suits both parties’ needs and requirements.

Advice on International Adoptions

Adoption is not possible for expatriates within the UAE. However, if an adoption takes place outside of the UAE, this will be recognised as long as all the necessary processes and laws are followed within the country in question.

For those navigating international adoptions, our Family Lawyers offer guidance on the process, from dealing with adoptions in the child’s home country to advising on necessary documents to enable an adopted child to reside in the UAE. We provide legal advice, draft required documents, and assist with residence visas for the adopted child, ensuring a smooth transition.

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I approached James Berry & Associates with a complicated personal matter – that of divorce. I was put in touch with Family Law Specialist and Senior Legal Counsel, Dee Popat, who immediately empathised with my situation, advised me accordingly, and provided the necessary guidance to navigate the UAE court system. Dee and her team were professional and attentive throughout the process. All aspects of my case were examined in detail and Dee’s advice proved to be sound. Thank you to Dee and the James Berry team.

RM-UAE Divorce Client

Having recently been successfully guided through the UK Spouse Visa application process by Dee Popat at James Berry Law, I am pleased to provide this recommendation of her service.

My initial email enquiry to James Berry Law was promptly responded to, with a short fact-finding meeting taking place a few days later with Dee, at which time the visa application process was outlined. I was given an estimate of the time required, cost, required effort on my part, a broad outline of the process and likelihood of success. All these estimates proved to be very accurate.

Throughout the process Dee and her team anticipated the minor frustrations involved in the application process, were helpful, responsive and a pleasure to interact with; the result has been a feeling of personal attention.

Overall, the service produced the required result in minimum time – value for money.

Kerry Wilton, Dubai

Dear Dee,

I am now at the end of what is never a great time in life and that is a divorce. At the beginning I was lost how to react as obviously court correspondence is cold and a little intimidating. However thanks to you and your team you guided me through the process. Advising what I should and should not do, how to react to the demands of the system were so important to me as it removed a lot of stress from a stressful process. Your early guidance on the pit falls regarding costs and how to proceed were clearly highly important. You did bring a lot of comfort and a smile to my face when you dealt with the occasional tricky legal points with a clear professional reply quoting other legal precedents that stopped what looked like a major problem for me. Entering a law office is always a bit intimidating but Irene’s smile and offer of a cup of coffee always settled me quickly. Now I move on in life with new challenges ahead but with a clear path thanks to your amazing professional support. I wish you and the team all the very best for the future.

Finally thank you for the very professional work and support.

S.D - Divorce Client

Two years ago I had occasion to use the family law department. Despite my documents being lost by another law firm, Irene, a legal secretary with James Berry Associates, went above and beyond what would normally be expected of her. My documents were retrieved due to her tenacity and professionalism.

Julie Day

I worked with Dee during 2014 for my divorce. For what is a stressful situation, I was given clear and professional advice, together with guidance on the various options available to me. This helped me to reach a speedy and satisfactory conclusion, with a minimum of stress.

Andy Gibbins

I approached James Berry & Associates with a complicated personal matter – that of divorce. I was put in touch with Family Law Specialist and Senior Legal Counsel, Dee Popat, who immediately empathised with my situation, advised me accordingly, and provided the necessary guidance to navigate the UAE court system. Dee and her team were professional and attentive throughout the process. All aspects of my case were examined in detail and Dee’s advice proved to be sound. Thank you to Dee and the James Berry team.

RM-UAE Divorce Client

Having recently been successfully guided through the UK Spouse Visa application process by Dee Popat at James Berry Law, I am pleased to provide this recommendation of her service.

My initial email enquiry to James Berry Law was promptly responded to, with a short fact-finding meeting taking place a few days later with Dee, at which time the visa application process was outlined. I was given an estimate of the time required, cost, required effort on my part, a broad outline of the process and likelihood of success. All these estimates proved to be very accurate.

Throughout the process Dee and her team anticipated the minor frustrations involved in the application process, were helpful, responsive and a pleasure to interact with; the result has been a feeling of personal attention.

Overall, the service produced the required result in minimum time – value for money.

Kerry Wilton, Dubai

Dear Dee,

I am now at the end of what is never a great time in life and that is a divorce. At the beginning I was lost how to react as obviously court correspondence is cold and a little intimidating. However thanks to you and your team you guided me through the process. Advising what I should and should not do, how to react to the demands of the system were so important to me as it removed a lot of stress from a stressful process. Your early guidance on the pit falls regarding costs and how to proceed were clearly highly important. You did bring a lot of comfort and a smile to my face when you dealt with the occasional tricky legal points with a clear professional reply quoting other legal precedents that stopped what looked like a major problem for me. Entering a law office is always a bit intimidating but Irene’s smile and offer of a cup of coffee always settled me quickly. Now I move on in life with new challenges ahead but with a clear path thanks to your amazing professional support. I wish you and the team all the very best for the future.

Finally thank you for the very professional work and support.

S.D - Divorce Client

Two years ago I had occasion to use the family law department. Despite my documents being lost by another law firm, Irene, a legal secretary with James Berry Associates, went above and beyond what would normally be expected of her. My documents were retrieved due to her tenacity and professionalism.

Julie Day

I worked with Dee during 2014 for my divorce. For what is a stressful situation, I was given clear and professional advice, together with guidance on the various options available to me. This helped me to reach a speedy and satisfactory conclusion, with a minimum of stress.

Andy Gibbins

I approached James Berry & Associates with a complicated personal matter – that of divorce. I was put in touch with Family Law Specialist and Senior Legal Counsel, Dee Popat, who immediately empathised with my situation, advised me accordingly, and provided the necessary guidance to navigate the UAE court system. Dee and her team were professional and attentive throughout the process. All aspects of my case were examined in detail and Dee’s advice proved to be sound. Thank you to Dee and the James Berry team.

RM-UAE Divorce Client

Having recently been successfully guided through the UK Spouse Visa application process by Dee Popat at James Berry Law, I am pleased to provide this recommendation of her service.

My initial email enquiry to James Berry Law was promptly responded to, with a short fact-finding meeting taking place a few days later with Dee, at which time the visa application process was outlined. I was given an estimate of the time required, cost, required effort on my part, a broad outline of the process and likelihood of success. All these estimates proved to be very accurate.

Throughout the process Dee and her team anticipated the minor frustrations involved in the application process, were helpful, responsive and a pleasure to interact with; the result has been a feeling of personal attention.

Overall, the service produced the required result in minimum time – value for money.

Kerry Wilton, Dubai

Dear Dee,

I am now at the end of what is never a great time in life and that is a divorce. At the beginning I was lost how to react as obviously court correspondence is cold and a little intimidating. However thanks to you and your team you guided me through the process. Advising what I should and should not do, how to react to the demands of the system were so important to me as it removed a lot of stress from a stressful process. Your early guidance on the pit falls regarding costs and how to proceed were clearly highly important. You did bring a lot of comfort and a smile to my face when you dealt with the occasional tricky legal points with a clear professional reply quoting other legal precedents that stopped what looked like a major problem for me. Entering a law office is always a bit intimidating but Irene’s smile and offer of a cup of coffee always settled me quickly. Now I move on in life with new challenges ahead but with a clear path thanks to your amazing professional support. I wish you and the team all the very best for the future.

Finally thank you for the very professional work and support.

S.D - Divorce Client

Two years ago I had occasion to use the family law department. Despite my documents being lost by another law firm, Irene, a legal secretary with James Berry Associates, went above and beyond what would normally be expected of her. My documents were retrieved due to her tenacity and professionalism.

Julie Day

I worked with Dee during 2014 for my divorce. For what is a stressful situation, I was given clear and professional advice, together with guidance on the various options available to me. This helped me to reach a speedy and satisfactory conclusion, with a minimum of stress.

Andy Gibbins

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