The complaint is one of the most critical documents filed in litigation. It is the first filing made by the plaintiff and contains the plaintiff’s goals, reasoning and supporting evidence. It is also the first document received by the defendant to inform him or her about the litigation. Therefore, a mistake in the complaint can […]
Establishing a payment plan with a debtor has several advantages. First, by breaking up a larger payment into smaller installments, it allows the debtor to make more realistic payments and removes the temptation to stop payment because the value of the debt is too high to pay off entirely. Additionally, being able to show that […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Brett Hartley of Hartley Healy. Brett has joined IR as our exclusive Family Law Member in Australia. Hartley Healy is Brisbane’s Leading Specialised Family Law Firm, practicing exclusively in family and de facto law. Founded in 1998 by Brett Hartley, Hartley Family Law Specialist […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Andrew H. Heft of Heft Family Law Inc. Andrew has joined IR as our Family Law Member in Canada – East. My practice is restricted to family law and related civil litigation. I believe in a direct, energetic, and assertive approach to litigation. […]
“Many families feel enslaved to their structures which are often rigid and virtually impossible to unbundle without at least incurring significant tax and other costs,” says Sean Cortis, Principal & CEO, Chapman Eastway. “Flexibility is critical in managing the long-term interests of a HNW family; particularly since in many instances, issues of legacy and preserving […]
Proper asset protection planning is an important consideration for clientswith significant personal assets, they wish to shelter from future legaljudgments. There is potential for anyone with creditors in a commercial […]
Read moreFor many expatriates who move to the UAE, one of the biggest cultural differences between their adopted country and their native country is the legal importance of the institution of marriage. In the UAE, it is necessary for a man and a woman to be married in order to avoid falling foul of a range […]
In certain circumstances, expatriate residents in the UAE unfamiliar with the laws of the land may be unaware that adultery is a crime in the country. Such a conviction could have serious consequences as it is determined to be a crime of honour in line with Chapter 5 of the UAE penal code, which can […]
Family law in the UAE is governed by Shariah law, from the Islamic principles. For this reason, the courts will often distinguish between situations involving Muslims and non-Muslims. This is the case with a three-month waiting period – known as ‘Eddah’ in Arabic – after a court pronounces a divorce, or ‘Talaq’. Here are the […]
In accordance with the UAE’s Shariah law principles that regulate the arena of Family Law, certain procedures must be undertaken in order for a valid marriage contract to be terminated. For Muslims in the UAE, there are two pathways to divorce and we will cover the first one here: 1. The divorce can be commenced […]
As we discussed last week, in accordance with the UAE’s Shariah law principles that regulate the arena of Family Law, certain procedures must be undertaken in order for a valid marriage contract to be terminated. For Muslims in the UAE, there are two pathways two divorce. This will cover the second pathway here: The second […]
The rules that govern what constitutes abduction are fairly clear – even though there are no specific statutory provisions dealing with child abduction in the country. The other rules that arise dealing with custody issues come into play in this situation. Read on to find out the main points relating to abduction in the UAE: […]
