Byron James Publishes Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court Practice (LexisNexis, 2025)
Huge congratulations to Byron James, Partner and Head of UAE, on the publication of Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court Practice (LexisNexis, 2025) — the first practitioner guide ever written for the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court.
Established in 2021, the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court introduced a modern, secular framework for marriage, divorce, custody, inheritance, and family rights for non-Muslim and non-Emirati residents. Byron’s book provides the first structured and comprehensive analysis of this transformative system, bringing together the legislation, procedure and principles that underpin the Court’s work.
The text offers:
- A full examination of the statutory framework
- Practical procedural guidance across core family-law case types
- Checklists and tools for practitioners
- Comparative commentary with international jurisdictions
- Insights into the Court’s development and future trajectory
This publication represents a significant contribution to UAE legal practice and reflects Byron’s extensive experience advising on international family law in the region.
The complete electronic version of the book is available via LexisNexis:
https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fbn/CEMEA/Books/ADCFCP/index.html
