Posted on: 17 May, 2016
Author: Hassan Mohsen Elhais
When you are engaged in a dispute you need to lodge a case in order to preserve your rights. However, is it worth even pursuing your case? In other words, do you have a good enough case that justifies paying court and lawyers’ fees, and undertaking the required effort? When you make a decision to lodge a case there are a few points to be considered. First, we need to evaluate the legal position. This shall depend on: 1. The applicable law. Which law will be applied in order to resolve the dispute?2. Do the local courts have a jurisdiction...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 21 March, 2016
Author: Hassan Mohsen Elhais
Article 1/2 of the UAE Personal Status Law states that “the provisions of the law shall apply to non-UAE nationals unless the foreigner elects to apply his or her personal status law”. Although Article 17/1 of the Civil Code of the UAE provides that it is the law of the deceased that shall govern the inheritance at the time of his death, Article 17(5) of the same law provided that UAE law shall apply to wills made by aliens disposing of their real property located in the State. It could be understood then that when a foreigner dies in the...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 09 March, 2016
Author: Hassan Mohsen Elhais
Mr Elhais has acted in many Islamic family law disputes under the UAE's Sharia laws. Mr Elhais advises on all matters including separation and divorce, child custody and spousal and child maintenance in cases involving both local and expatriate clients. In a situation of a marriage or family breakdown, lengthy court battles over issues like custody may strain already frayed nerves. A shortcut that may be preferable to the whole family can come in the form of the Family Guidance Committee, which is a part of the UAE court system and is a usual elementary step in most family cases...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 29 February, 2016
Author: Hassan Mohsen Elhais
The dissolution of a marriage is a legal act that may not coincide with the emotional tearing asunder. Divorce is typically a painful process for all concerned. While it can take adults time to regain psychological equilibrium, there is also a threat to be involved in a court proceeding claiming for compensation for children’s maintenance and support. However different jurisdictions have different solutions to the issue. In this article we will describe the question under Dubai and UAE Law. Introduction The United Arab Emirates is made up of Seven Emirates, of which Dubai is one. The UAE has a unified...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 29 February, 2016
Author: vikram kumar
DWI charges are very serious and hence you need the help of a Cherokee County DWI Lawyer if you get accused in such a case. You should hire a lawyer as soon as you possibly can Some cases are very time sensitive. If you act within the given time, it might even be possible that you get freed from all the charges levied against you. It is for this reason you should shortlist a few lawyers before choosing the perfect one. To choose the perfect lawyer you should ask them these few questions to avoid issues in future- The charges-...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 29 February, 2016
Author: Hassan Mohsen Elhais
What law governs The main source of law in the UAE is Sharia in which all laws are formulated and based on. It is considered a public order. The governing law for succession in the country is UAE Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 or the Civil Transactions Code which states in Article 17 (1) that "Inheritance shall be governed by the law of the deceased at the time of his death" and Article 17(5) which states that "The law of the United Arab Emirates shall apply to wills made by aliens disposing of their real property located in the...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 20 January, 2016
Author: Hassan Mohsen Elhais
The decision to amalgamate the companies should be made in accordance with the provisions adopted for the amendment of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company, and will only be valid subject to the approval of the Competent Authority specified in the Company Law for that type of company. The merging of companies can be achieved either by: 1. An acquisition, which may be described as the transferring of assets and liabilities to an existing company2. Merger through the dissolution of two or more companies and the incorporation of a new company to which assets and liabilities of...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 09 January, 2016
Author: vikram kumar
Did you know that just because you were charged with a DUI doesn't mean you are required to plead guilty? This is more certain in those individuals that are being charged for the first time These types of lawyers have experience in such cases and know how to properly handle them in a manner that will greatly increase a person’s chances of obtaining positive results during their case. John Eastland Attorney at Law is one of the leading DUI law firms available to clients in Cherokee and Rusk County. This well established law firm has years of experience and fully...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 05 January, 2016
Author: vikram kumar
Dealing with a DUI can be a painstaking task. Whether it’s the first DUI/DWI charge that you have received or it is one in a number of similar charges, if you have been charged, you must take immediate legal action in order to protect yourself and your rights This is best accomplished by hiring a professional Van Zandt County DWI Lawyer. Many people take their time in acquiring a lawyer when facing a DUI charge because they feel that maybe they can handle the defense themselves instead of paying a professional. This can end up being a huge mistake. A...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 29 October, 2015
Author: Gerald Love
Looking for Walker County Arrest Records for history checking can be accomplished these days. Files can be revealed via internet a few minutes. Today, you can search the criminal records database in Texas and accomplish a complete personal criminal record check on anybody. However, decades ago, if you wanted to check on someone’s history, you need to visit the county courthouse to manually search through the documents and hope that you locate what you need. But now, all you need to do is enter a name online and you will instantly get yourself a result. A search on Walker County...
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