If you’ve lived in the region long enough, you’re probably aware of the fact that Muslim men are allowed to marry up to four wives by law. You’re probably not familiar with the rights of these wives though, or some of the legal implications you may wish to consider if you’re about to enter into a Muslim marriage. Today, BCME expert panel member and Head of Family Law at James Berry & Associates Dee Popat, shares some insight…
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If you’re planning your destination wedding in the UAE, or perhaps you’re attending a wedding here later in the year, you may be wondering what are the dos, don’ts and customs of this multi-cultured country. Today, BCME expert panel member and Head of Family Law at James Berry & Associates Dee Popat, gives us a breakdown of the official UAE rules to help you prepare for your visit to one of the most diverse and enthralling countries…
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Most of us are familiar with the term ‘Prenuptial Agreement’, however once you’ve said your ‘I dos’ and tied the knot, is it ever too late to protect your assets/wealth? Today, BCME expert panel member and Head of Family Law at James Berry & Associates Dee Popat, is shedding some light on this very topic. As always, please feel free to contact Dee if you would like advice on a specific situation. We hope that…
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Debt And Married Couples In The UAE Over the years, the UAE has built up quite a strict reputation in terms of how it deals with people who find themselves in debt. In this day and age, many of us find ourselves with credit cards, car loans and even mortgages which, given an unfortunate set of circumstances or a number of poor decisions, may leave us in debt. If you’re married, or soon to be…
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Potential Issues You Could Face Following Your Marriage So much focus is given to the lead up to a wedding that it is easy to overlook what happens afterward, once the guests have left, the honeymoon has been enjoyed, and life has returned to ‘normal’ again. Legally speaking, there are a couple of issues that you could face if you don’t follow the correct procedures to ensure that your marriage is fully legal and attested. Below, Dee…
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Expert advice from Dee Popat: To Prenup or not to Prenup It’s something that is a taboo amongst some couples and can even be so controversial that it can end an engagement. Prenuptial agreements have a reputation of being a sign of a lack of trust, or a belief that the marriage will one day end, before it has even begun. However, it’s not all doom and gloom, and thankfully Dee Popat, our BCME expert…
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Expert Advice – Marrying In The UAE 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’. This inevitably involves a whole range of implications that you both need to be aware of, in order…
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