1,200 terms used in divorce and family law, in the UAE courts and across the wider UAE legal industry. Every entry gives a plain English meaning and an Arabic meaning, plus the term itself in French, German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Hebrew, Filipino, Ukrainian, Czech and Portuguese.
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About these definitions. Each entry explains what a term means. It does not state anyone's entitlement, a court procedure, a deadline or a fee, and it is not legal advice. Onshore UAE law, the DIFC, the ADGM, individual emirates and free zones can treat the same word differently, and a term from another legal system applies only where that system recognises it. Arabic is the authoritative language of UAE legislation; the translations here are explanatory rather than certified. Ask a lawyer how a term applies to your own circumstances.
Legal information on this page is prepared by the practice’s paralegal consultants and is kept general. It is not advice on any particular matter and reading it does not create a lawyer and client relationship. For advice on your own circumstances, speak to a licensed UAE advocate.