Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy Wins Landmark UAE Divorce Jurisdiction Case for Expat Client
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates and Legal Consultancy played a key role in a landmark UAE divorce case, where the Abu Dhabi Court asserted jurisdiction over a dispute involving an American husband and a British wife, rejecting competing claims from the Dubai Court. The judgment clarified that a pending family guidance application without a case number does not constitute a formal legal case.
- (1888PressRelease) April 26, 2025 - Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates and Legal Consultancy is honoured to be a part of a landmark decision regarding jurisdiction in divorce cases in the UAE, successfully representing its expat client.
Rejecting claims of competing jurisdiction under the Dubai Court, the Abu Dhabi Court declared jurisdiction in a divorce case involving an American husband and a British wife. The judgement by the Abu Dhabi court established that a family guidance application pending before another court and without a case number allotted to it, cannot be considered as a formal case. Dr. Hassan Elhais, Legal Consultant at Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy, stated, “This judgment reinforces that courts must base jurisdiction on valid legal filings, not informal or preliminary applications.”
Khaleej Times has published a detailed article on this judgement available at the link below:
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Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy is a full-service law firm licensed to provide legal advice and advocacy services in all courts of the UAE. Its legal team consists of diverse, experienced legal practitioners who show a high degree of professionalism and dedication. The team’s strong grasp of local laws, including family law, criminal and civil law, commercial and corporate law, maritime, banking, and arbitration law, gives it an edge in providing practical legal advice and committed legal representation. Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy has established a dedicated portal that offers legal information in the form of articles and case studies that are accessible to all individuals. The firm is specialised in divorce and family law, and is often asked to provide expert written advice on Sharia and UAE law matters in international court proceedings.
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