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Divorce proceedings involving significant or complex assets are rarely straightforward. Beyond the emotional and legal dimensions, these cases often hinge on a clear and defensible understanding of financial reality. When...more
For many expat couples in the UAE, getting married is now not only a religious or cultural choice, but also a legal one. By allowing non-Muslim civil marriage, the UAE has made it possible for expats to get married without...more
Change in life can be painful, especially after losing someone who is or was once dear to your heart. In moments like these, grief can feel overwhelming, but understanding it is often the first step toward healing. Divorce,...more
In Kohut v. Yagelniski, 2026 BCSC 714, Justice Wilson illustrated the court’s limits to reviewing a family arbitral award reached through the “last best offer” arbitration process. After reviewing the appellant’s grounds for...more
For decades, prenuptial agreements (or “prenups”) have carried a cultural stigma. Many assumed that prenups were only necessary for the wealthy or that raising the topic implied a lack of trust between partners....more
Separating or divorcing couples may replace their annual “spring cleaning” with “spring planning.” The summer, while your children are out of school, is a practical time to tell your families about the separation, to...more
Between navigating the legal process, managing heated emotions, and trying to create a stable environment for your children, it’s easy to feel lost or uncertain when you’re going through a divorce. Books can be a comforting...more
In recent years, divorce has been quietly changing. While divorce rates among younger couples have declined, divorce later in life—often called “gray divorce”—has risen steadily, reshaping how families, finances, and futures...more
Divorce and bankruptcy are both stressful on their own, but when they overlap, things can become especially complicated. Understanding how these two legal processes interact is critical, particularly when dividing debt....more
Divorce doesn’t have to be a battle, and you have more ability than you think to control how acrimonious it becomes. You don’t have to participate in the fight....more
Common Mistakes Non-Muslims Make When Getting Divorced in the UAE (Helpful Advice for Foreign Couples) - Divorce is hard no matter where you are, but it's even harder when you're living abroad. Recent changes to the law in...more
The Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 represents a major step forward in modernizing the approach to alimony and family support in the UAE. Rather than treating maintenance as a rigid financial obligation, the new law adopts...more
People rarely walk into a divorce lawyer’s office intending to lie. What they usually bring instead is fear—fear of judgment, fear of consequences, fear that telling the full truth will somehow make everything worse....more
Often couples get anxious about how property will be divided and want to ensure their own financial safety during the divorce process. Thus, one person may withdraw a lump sum of money from the joint bank account or transfer...more
Divorce reshapes nearly every aspect of a client’s legal and financial life, yet estate planning consequences are frequently overlooked. Many individuals assume that once a divorce is filed, their estranged spouse is...more
It can be hard to think about getting a divorce in the UAE, especially if you’re an expat or a couple who doesn’t know much about the local legal system. Clients, couples, and partners often ask us, “How long will the divorce...more
Stay-at-home parents and homemakers often ask whether they will have to get a job after divorce. The short answer is no — the court cannot order you to get a job. However, the reality is more nuanced. Depending on the support...more
Recently, Tom Brady spoke openly about how challenging his divorce was while he was still playing professional football. In a recent interview, Brady admitted that his final season was particularly difficult because of the...more
Legal separation in Arizona is often misunderstood as a softer alternative to divorce, but in practice, it functions almost identically. Under Arizona law, a court may enter a Decree of Legal Separation if at least one spouse...more
Family law cases — from divorce to custody and property division — can be stressful and costly. However, most expensive problems are preventable. By staying organized, managing emotions, communicating clearly, and following...more
This is not an article about whether divorce is the right choice. For some people, it is. The more common problem is that the process can escalate quickly....more
If divorce law reflects the way people live, work, and plan their futures, then 2026 is shaping up to be a year of quieter strategy and longer-term thinking. The days of reactive decisions and splashy courtroom battles are...more
For many families, their home is their most valuable asset, both financially and emotionally. For families navigating a divorce, determining the future of the family home requires a careful assessment of the financial,...more
My son got married recently and shortly before the wedding, a non-lawyer friend asked me if my son and his now wife had a prenuptial agreement, that I prepared, of course. My answer was no, because I didn’t see how two...more
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married! With both of them successful in their own right, it is highly likely both of them will want to execute a prenuptial agreement. What things should they consider?...more