Hello, How can I be exempted from paying the 5% court fee, and where should I go to apply?

Hello, Our customer has gone into liquidation, and we are shipping goods to Saudi Arabia. We have stopped the shipment and requested payment of their outstanding balance. How can we request to take ownership of their goods to sell in order to recover our outstanding invoices? Is this possible in Dubai Courts?

Hello, I bought an apartment, but the previous landlord is refusing to vacate it. The contract clearly states that the landlord should hand over the apartment on the day of the transfer. Out of courtesy, I gave him three days to vacate so he could find a new place to stay, but the time has passed, and he is still refusing to vacate and hand it over. What should I do in this case?

Hello, What happens if a person does not show up at the first instance of a divorce hearing?

Hello. I went to a very well-known and professional salon (or so I thought) for a normal hair dye. The guy who did my hair left the dye on my hair for over an hour when it was supposed to be on for a maximum of 30 minutes. He wasn’t paying attention to me walking around the store talking to everyone and also doing another customer's extensions. Now my hair is potentially damaged, my skull burns, and is flaky (meaning the dye wasn’t ammonia-free which is extremely unprofessional for such an expensive salon). I didn’t even get the outcome that I wanted and the dye color doesn’t even show. I talked to him about it but he shut it down so fast and gaslit me the whole time and made me feel like I was the wrong one and I was ‘complaining about something so light’. Please let me know what I can do legally about this. Thank you.

Dear Lawyers, My brother was sentenced to 25 years in jail for a minor drug case (1 gram) on October 24, 2024. Can he get bail? What will happen next, and what can I do to help him get released? Kindly advise!

Hello, I have a question. My husband had a loan 15 years ago, he had difficulty paying this loan, and the bank opened a case, which was solved, and he paid the full loan. He is still in Dubai and has a good work position. How is it possible to remove the solved bank case from the database to have the possibility of getting the credit card and loan? Thank you.

Good Day, As someone unfamiliar with local laws and a non-Arabic speaker, the police took my statement but did not provide a translation and told me to sign. I have no idea what they wrote or presented in the case. The case is now with the Public Prosecution. What should I do to ensure the authorities are aware of this?

Dear Lawyers, My husband is under investigation, and I want to get him bailed out from detention. However, I am a visitor. Can I get him bail by providing my passport?

Hi, good morning, I’m an Indian residing in the UAE and want to apply for a divorce. My husband and I have been living separately for more than 3 years, and he has been living in India since our separation. We are both Indians and Christians (non-Muslims). We have a son who is 8 years old now. Can you please let me know the divorce procedure if we want to proceed in the UAE, both with and without mutual consent? Additionally, please advise on how to proceed with custody, as my son currently resides with me. Thank you!

Hello, I am switching jobs soon. Can my current work visa be canceled if I still have a personal loan and credit cards that I am making payments on?

Good afternoon, Thank you for your time. The public prosecution appealed my judgment (a fine that I satisfactorily cleared) and requested increasing the fine. Can you please explain what happens during a criminal case appeal hearing for me as a defendant? Will I be asked questions? Is the hearing just for the Public Prosecution to present their appeal to the judge, and I do not need to give a response? Thank you again for your time.

My relative is staying with his friend. His friend was arrested for drug trading (MDMA). My husband also got arrested, but he is not involved in trading. He is a first-time offender in drug use. He got arrested two months ago and he is in Ajman, Jurf jail. He is asking us to give money to a lawyer to make the court order and release fast. Is it possible? How long will it take for his release and court order? What will be the court order?

Hello, I bought an apartment, but the previous landlord is refusing to vacate it. The contract clearly states that the landlord should hand over the apartment on the day of the transfer. Out of courtesy, I gave him three days to vacate so he could find a new place to stay, but the time has passed, and he is still refusing to vacate and hand it over. What should I do in this case?

Dear lawyers, The new employee will start on June 1, 2025. However, he would like to open a new bank account in the UAE thus asking to provide the salary certificate mentioning his salary in AED and if possible not mentioning the start date. Legally, can the company provide such a certificate?

أنا أعيش في دبي مارينا، وادعى المالك أنه وفقًا للوائح الجديدة لدائرة الأراضي والأملاك في دبي، يجب الآن دفع فاتورة التكييف من قبل الشخص الذي يشغل الشقة. على الرغم من أن عقدي ينص على أن المالك يجب أن يدفع فاتورة التكييف، إلا أنه يريد تنفيذ هذا الأمر في منتصف العقد. أدرك أنه سيتم إعادة التفاوض على الشروط عند التجديد، ولكن على أي أساس يمكنهم تنفيذ التغيير في منتصف العقد؟ هل لائحة دائرة الأراضي والأملاك الجديدة تسود عقد الإيجار؟ علاوة على ذلك، أتلقى إشعارًا بفصل الخدمة من شركة التكييف بسبب عدم السداد. ماذا يمكنني أن أفعل إذا حدث هذا؟ يرجى تقديم النصيحة.

هل يمكنني السفر مع وجود فاتورة اتصالات غير مدفوعة في الإمارات بعد إلغاء تأشيرتي؟

مرحبًا، أنا مالك جديد لعقار مؤجَّر مسبقًا. هل يجب عليّ توقيع عقد إيجار جديد مع المستأجر للفترة المتبقية؟ ومن سيدفع تكلفة إيجاري؟

مرحبًا، طاب مساؤكم! صديقتي عاملة نظافة في شركة تنظيف وتريد الآن الاستقالة وفق إخطار مدته 30 يومًا. لم تكمل العقد المحدد بعامين؛ إذ عملت 16 شهرًا فقط. بالإضافة إلى ذلك، لم تأخذ أي إجازة. الأمر المحزن أنها عندما وقعت على خطاب عرض العمل، لم تحصل على نسخة منه وإنما وقّعت عليه فحسب. سأكون ممتنًا جدًا إذا أفدتموني بشأن ما إذا كان عليها دفع أموال أو ما إذا كان لمديرها الحق في رفض الاستقالة إذا كانت فترة الإخطار المذكورة في خطاب عرض العمل أكثر من شهر. لم يقدم لها مديرها أي نوع من الإثباتات التي يمكنها استخدامها في المستقبل إذا حدث أي شيء.

مرحبًا، أنا أمثل شركة تكنولوجيا عبر المتجر الإلكتروني ومسجلة في منطقة حرة في دولة الإمارات. استفسر عن قانون دولة الإمارات فيما يتعلق بملكية الكود في حالة عدم وجود بند يشير إلى ذلك في الاتفاقية. حيث نقوم بتطوير أحد منتجاتنا (تطبيق إلكتروني) بواسطة إحدى الوكالات في دولة الإمارات. لدينا اتفاقيات سارية، ولكن لا يوجد بند بخصوص ملكية الكود. في الحالة المذكورة أعلاه، سمعت أن ملكية الكود إما تعود إلى المؤسس أو الوكالة التي وظفت المؤسس. هل هذا صحيح؟ ستكون مساعدتك محل تقدير كبير.