Before a family case in Dubai: what happens at the family guidance stage?
In most divorce, custody and maintenance matters, the journey starts with a family guidance session, not a courtroom. What it is for, how to prepare, and what happens next.
Legal guides
Legal guides
Short guides by our team on family, property and employment matters in Saudi Arabia: general information to help you understand your options, not legal advice.
Renting in Dubai: seven things to check before you sign
Registration, increases on renewal, notice periods, maintenance and cheques: what protects you in the contract before you pay the first instalment.
Why resident families in Dubai need a registered will
Frozen accounts, care for minor children and long procedures for heirs: what a registered will protects, and how to start.
End-of-service gratuity in the UAE: how it is worked out and what to do in a dispute
Which salary it is based on, how many days per year, when it is paid and what the first step is if it is late: a simple explanation with an example.
The guides are general legal information and do not replace advice from a lawyer on your case; laws and procedures can change, so always check for the latest.