In this publication by Mr. Elhais, he had discussed about the necessity to resolve the matrimonial issues without the need to proceed with litigation. Secondly, he explains the procedure to prove the verbal promises between the parties during cohabitation through witness statement and or Oath (called as “Yameen Hassema”) by either party. Read more…
In this case, Mr. Hassan Elhais answered a question in which both husband and wife are Asians and stay in UAE. Here the divorce was already filed and the lady wanted to know whether she will be able to leave UAE without getting her visa canceled.
In this publication, Mr. Hassan Elhais, firstly explains that “Ishqaal” filed by the husband in alimony and custody settlement matters, shall not suspend or freeze the proceeding as per article No. 11 of the UAE Personal Status Law No. 28 of 2005. Secondly, he explains that the ruling of the Supreme Court of Dubai in case No. 26/2002 regarding the understanding of defamatory remarks. Read more…
In this publication, Mr. Hassan Elhais, firstly explains that an individual’s preceding conviction record will continue to exist in UAE, and the same may reflect if one applies for a police clearance letter. Secondly, he explains that if the construction in a real estate project situated in Dubai has stopped for more than 6 months, then the Buyer has a right to demand termination of the contract and request a refund of the paid amount together with 9% interest and legal cost incurred. Read more…
Mr. Hassan Elhais explains about a case, where a woman’s husband files a complaint against her brothers at a Dubai police station about an offensive email. This case has gone to the court. She would like to know that whether the case can be dropped if her brother apologises in the court?
The issue of child maintenance costs can be one of great friction when trying to establish a workable relationship after the breakdown of a marriage. The UAE courts have a system for calculating such a sum in order to ensure the child doesn’t suffer, it is differ from case to case. Read more…
Mr. Hassan Elhais explains about a case, where his client is an Asian expatriate whose father issued a will, which is against the UAE laws. He wants to know whether this will can be executed in the UAE.
Mr. Hassan Elhais explains about a case where his client who is an advocate filed a criminal suit in the UAE last year, but it was dismissed and the UAE court ordered him to file a civil suit. He wants to know about the time limit he has for filing a civil case.
In this publication by Mr. Elhais, he had discussed about the case in which Pupils may face criminal charges for starting two fires in Sharjah, UAE. The separate fires were started within 24-hours of each other. Read more…
In this publication by Mr. Elhais, he had discussed about the act of adultery, which is forbidden and punishable as per UAE laws and those, who found guilty of adultery may face imprisonment and deportation. he further added about the matrimonial rights and explained that if none of the parties are resident in the UAE, the wife cannot file for the maintenance suit. Read more…
In a publication by Mr. Hassan Elhais, a famous criminal lawyer in UAE, has discussed about the applicable law and punishment for human trafficking in the UAE. He also gave his analysis on how such criminal activities can impact the societies in UAE.
In a publication in The Filipino Times, Mr. Hassan Elhais, a Dubai based Property Lawyer has discussed about the tips and methods to avoid being scammed when leasing a property in the UAE. He took an example of a recent scandal and explained how the victims could have avoided falling prey to such a scam. Read the entire publication for more information.
