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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WIN 1000AED Off Edible Wedding Favours With Cube By Candylicious We have yet another awesome prize up for grabs, and this time, it’s pretty ‘sweet’, no pun intended! Enter for your chance to WIN a 1000AED voucher towards edible wedding favours with Cube by Candylicious. About Cube By Candylicious Cube is a gourmet candy boutique founded in 2016 and created in Dubai. Offering a unique range of candies collected from the best candy makers around…
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Potential Issues You Could Face Prior To Your Marriage In The UAE Marriage can be a complicated business, particularly in the culturally diverse environment of the UAE. With so many different nationalities all co-existing here, many people find themselves falling in love with, and ultimately marrying, somebody who may not be from the same country, or religion, as themselves. When this happens, it’s important to ensure that steps are taken to legalise the union. This…
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The Importance Of Your Marriage Certificate Whilst Living In The UAE As long-term residents of the UAE will know, there’s an awful lot of paperwork involved at various stages of your life in the Emirates. Whether it’s changing jobs and getting a new visa, renewing your Emirates ID card or having a baby and registering his or her birth, the different processes can be confusing and overwhelming. If you are moving to the UAE and…
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Overview Of Mixed Marriages And The Law In The UAE It’s something that may have briefly crossed your mind, and whilst the thought of your marriage failing is not pleasant (and certainly something we don’t wish on anyone), it’s important to be aware of your rights in a separation, particularly in a marriage where there are children involved and you are both from different cultures. As a starting point, our BCME expert panel member and…
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Wedding Entertainment Options In Dubai, UAE We’re lucky to have such a diverse range of options in terms of wedding entertainment here in the UAE. Whether you are planning to have a saxophonist and a belly dancer or just a band and a DJ, there are several options to keep your guests entertained during your UAE wedding. But how do you know how to choose what’s best for you, and more importantly, how can you…
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Expert Advice: Marriage And Pregnancy In the UAE For some couples after their wedding day, thoughts may turn to starting a family of their own. If you are pregnant or are considering trying for a baby, this month’s advice from Dee Popat, BCME expert panel member and head of family law at James Berry & Associates, is just for you! We all know that the UAE can sometimes be confusing in terms of paperwork and…
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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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Kelly Lundberg’s Style Advice for UAE based Grooms When it comes to planning what your wedding party are going to wear on your special day, it’s easy to overlook that person who is an equally important half of the couple, and who also happens to be the person you’re marrying: the groom. So many hours are devoted to dress shopping for the bride and discussing colours, fabrics and styles with the bridesmaids, that our poor…
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