The lessor is asking me to vacate the house, citing the following clause, even though I have not sublet the property. What can be done in that case? Clause - "Article (20) paragraph (3) of Law No. (20) of 2006 on the rental of premises and the regulation of rental relations between lessors and tenants in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi."

Hello, My sister passed away and left her son. Her husband has given me power of attorney and a legal heir certificate. How can I transfer the son's visa to my name in the UAE?

Hello, An investor has a residence visa valid until February 2027; however, he wishes to close the company before the current license expires in December 2025. Can the investor still legally reside in the UAE until the residence visa expires?

Hello, We are a building materials trading company based in the UAE. We supplied materials worth AED 50,000 to a customer around 8 months ago, but despite repeated follow-ups and reminders, no payment has been made to date. We would appreciate guidance on the following: 1. What legal action can we take to recover the amount? 2. What documents should we have ready (e.g., delivery notes, invoice, emails)? 3. How long does the legal process typically take in the UAE for such cases? 4. Is there a recommended timeline or deadline after which legal steps should be initiated? Thank you in advance for your advice!

I am going to file for a no-fault divorce soon. We got married in Dubai, and we own a studio apartment jointly. I have paid AED 150,019 and have bank statements to prove. As per the Land Department, my ownership is 49.91%. Will I get this share as per the current value, or will the court determine who paid what amounts? Thanks

Hello, I am a nanny of 1-and-a-half-year-old twins. I asked my employer to have a day off, even once a month, but she didn’t allow me! I messaged her on WhatsApp, but she didn’t reply. Last month, I talked to her husband to ask for a day off again. He told me that he would arrange it. Then I messaged him yesterday to have a day off on Monday, July 7, 2025, but he never saw my message. What should I do?

How can I lift the arrest warrant in an execution case if I have a criminal case hearing about the same cheque, which is in execution?

I want to take advice from a law firm for debt collection. A customer of ours has misguided us and cheated us by giving us cheques and now not paying. I would like to know if a criminal case can be filed apart from a civil case.

Hello, My husband is mentally harassing me for my salary. He wants my full salary and savings. He knows I am an epilepsy patient, so proper sleep is very important for me. Still, he fights with me all night. He just wants my salary. Last year, I left him and went back to India, but after a few months, he came to me and assured me he wouldn't misbehave with me. But now he has again started fighting with me all the time for my salary. According to him, my salary is his asset because after marriage, I came to Dubai. Please help me and suggest.

I need help drafting a cassation memo for submission to the Abu Dhabi Court in a family case. I already have all the documents. Since there's no hearing at this stage, I don’t need full legal representation—just memo drafting. My ex-wife is claiming 2024–25 school fees, though child support is already granted. First instance rejected her claim, but the appeal overturned it and ordered me to pay 16,000 AED. I want to file a cassation due to legal errors and flawed reasoning in the appeal judgment. My budget is limited.

Hello, I live in the United States, and I have to travel to the UAE for work. My visa was revoked, and I was told it was due to outstanding debts here in the US. Is it true that my debts in the US can cause my visa to be denied?

Hello, I am a nanny of 1-and-a-half-year-old twins. I asked my employer to have a day off, even once a month, but she didn’t allow me! I messaged her on WhatsApp, but she didn’t reply. Last month, I talked to her husband to ask for a day off again. He told me that he would arrange it. Then I messaged him yesterday to have a day off on Monday, July 7, 2025, but he never saw my message. What should I do?

Good day! I am currently covered under the [-------] plan with [-----]. My marital status is still listed as single, but I am getting married on August 5. Due to unexpected travel issues, our original wedding date in June had to be rescheduled. I recently became pregnant and have already paid for my antenatal check-up package for the first trimester. After my wedding, I plan to submit my marriage certificate to update my status with the insurer. I would like to kindly ask for advice: will my current pregnancy affect my insurance coverage or status since I am not officially married yet? Could there be any risk of my insurance being canceled or any legal implications because of this timing? I appreciate your guidance and any clarification you can provide. Thank you very much for your support.

How can I lift the arrest warrant in an execution case if I have a criminal case hearing about the same cheque, which is in execution?

I recently won my case at MOHRE regarding the AED 6,000 training cost, which the company was not entitled to. I have now filed an execution request at Al Adheed on July 4, 2025, to claim my pending salary and visa cancellation, which were not provided within the legal 14-day period. As I do not have an Emirates ID yet, the report was submitted using my passport. I was informed I would receive a court fee payment link if the process pushes through. May I kindly ask: Will the execution proceed using my passport? How long does this process usually take? What should I expect next? Thank you for your assistance.

Hello, I live in the United States, and I have to travel to the UAE for work. My visa was revoked, and I was told it was due to outstanding debts here in the US. Is it true that my debts in the US can cause my visa to be denied?

Hello, My husband is mentally harassing me for my salary. He wants my full salary and savings. He knows I am an epilepsy patient, so proper sleep is very important for me. Still, he fights with me all night. He just wants my salary. Last year, I left him and went back to India, but after a few months, he came to me and assured me he wouldn't misbehave with me. But now he has again started fighting with me all the time for my salary. According to him, my salary is his asset because after marriage, I came to Dubai. Please help me and suggest.

Bankruptcy of Civil Company in Dubai – Impact on Partners and Landlord Execution Case I am a partner in a civil company in Dubai that has accumulated rental dues of over 1 million. The landlord has obtained a judgment and filed an execution case that includes travel bans, arrest orders, and licence freezes against the company and its partners. I want to understand the legal and practical implications of initiating bankruptcy proceedings for the civil company under UAE law: Can a civil company file for bankruptcy in the UAE, or must the partners do so individually? What is the impact on existing execution cases—the one filed by the landlord to recover unpaid rent? Will travel bans and arrest warrants issued against partners be lifted automatically upon filing or approval of bankruptcy? Is bankruptcy advisable in cases where the only major creditor is the landlord pursuing rent recovery? Are all partners jointly and severally liable even after bankruptcy is filed?

Hello Sir, My friend had a large personal loan and paid installments for 1.5 years before losing his job. A criminal case was filed in 2019, but he was cleared with a fine as the judge accepted that job loss insurance covered the loan. Funds were credited (shown in the statement & SMS), and customer service confirmed twice that the loan was cleared. He also paid AED 10K+ interest for the insurance. A year later, a cheque case was filed by a debt company and bank—he won with the same documents. Now, in Jan 2025, the bank filed a commercial case. The court appointed an expert, but the expert ignored his evidence. he showed that a key page of the contract (stating job loss insurance) was missing from the bank’s submission. The bank told the expert the credited amount was a “loan write-off,” but gave no proof. The expert never investigated his findings. I need advice on whether this verdict can be appealed and whether it’s worth pursuing further. My friend is in India now

I am writing to seek your legal advice regarding a complex immigration issue involving a person currently overstaying in Abu Dhabi. His visa has expired, and although he received a job offer from a company in January 2025, the new visa process has not moved forward due to outstanding fines. To resolve the issue, he applied to the court in November 2024 to request a reduction in the overstay fine. He received a notification/link in January 2025 to visit immigration, but unfortunately, he could not attend due to serious health issues related to uric acid, which left him unable to walk. Additionally, he was unable to seek medical help due to the lack of health insurance and severe financial difficulties. He is now in a position where he wants to regularize his status in the UAE, clear any pending issues, and find a job to support his family. We kindly request your guidance. We would greatly appreciate your support in helping to resolve this matter in the best possible way. Thank you

I recently posted a review for a piercing shop, and they threatened to file a defamation case against me. I didn't get it first. Their customer service was rude, and when I posted a review about it, they said they would file a complaint. I basically said I gave them one star, and I said whenever I have gone to their Instagram page to ask questions, they have been rude to me. Probably they don't want to answer or they are irritated by my questions for improving their customer service, especially for their clients who paid you for piercings!  This is my review. I want to ask, is this illegal and considered defamation? Don't I have a right to post reviews?

Hello, I live in the United States, and I have to travel to the UAE for work. My visa was revoked, and I was told it was due to outstanding debts here in the US. Is it true that my debts in the US can cause my visa to be denied?

Hello, I am a nanny of 1-and-a-half-year-old twins. I asked my employer to have a day off, even once a month, but she didn’t allow me! I messaged her on WhatsApp, but she didn’t reply. Last month, I talked to her husband to ask for a day off again. He told me that he would arrange it. Then I messaged him yesterday to have a day off on Monday, July 7, 2025, but he never saw my message. What should I do?

I recently won my case at MOHRE regarding the AED 6,000 training cost, which the company was not entitled to. I have now filed an execution request at Al Adheed on July 4, 2025, to claim my pending salary and visa cancellation, which were not provided within the legal 14-day period. As I do not have an Emirates ID yet, the report was submitted using my passport. I was informed I would receive a court fee payment link if the process pushes through. May I kindly ask: Will the execution proceed using my passport? How long does this process usually take? What should I expect next? Thank you for your assistance.

Hello Sir, My friend had a large personal loan and paid installments for 1.5 years before losing his job. A criminal case was filed in 2019, but he was cleared with a fine as the judge accepted that job loss insurance covered the loan. Funds were credited (shown in the statement & SMS), and customer service confirmed twice that the loan was cleared. He also paid AED 10K+ interest for the insurance. A year later, a cheque case was filed by a debt company and bank—he won with the same documents. Now, in Jan 2025, the bank filed a commercial case. The court appointed an expert, but the expert ignored his evidence. he showed that a key page of the contract (stating job loss insurance) was missing from the bank’s submission. The bank told the expert the credited amount was a “loan write-off,” but gave no proof. The expert never investigated his findings. I need advice on whether this verdict can be appealed and whether it’s worth pursuing further. My friend is in India now

I recently posted a review for a piercing shop, and they threatened to file a defamation case against me. I didn't get it first. Their customer service was rude, and when I posted a review about it, they said they would file a complaint. I basically said I gave them one star, and I said whenever I have gone to their Instagram page to ask questions, they have been rude to me. Probably they don't want to answer or they are irritated by my questions for improving their customer service, especially for their clients who paid you for piercings!  This is my review. I want to ask, is this illegal and considered defamation? Don't I have a right to post reviews?

Bankruptcy of Civil Company in Dubai – Impact on Partners and Landlord Execution Case I am a partner in a civil company in Dubai that has accumulated rental dues of over 1 million. The landlord has obtained a judgment and filed an execution case that includes travel bans, arrest orders, and licence freezes against the company and its partners. I want to understand the legal and practical implications of initiating bankruptcy proceedings for the civil company under UAE law: Can a civil company file for bankruptcy in the UAE, or must the partners do so individually? What is the impact on existing execution cases—the one filed by the landlord to recover unpaid rent? Will travel bans and arrest warrants issued against partners be lifted automatically upon filing or approval of bankruptcy? Is bankruptcy advisable in cases where the only major creditor is the landlord pursuing rent recovery? Are all partners jointly and severally liable even after bankruptcy is filed?

Hello, A customer based in Dubai booked a public experience online on the website of a reputable business based in Dubai. The customer came to the business location, the team was ready to provide the experience as per her booking. The customer started to shout loudly, claiming that she was expecting a private experience. She refused to do the experience and left. Then she started calling the Management claiming a refund. The Management explained that as per the T&Cs, experiences booked online are public. The Management offered as a goodwill gesture to refund the customer after deducting the cost of preparations that were paid by the business to set up the experience. The customer refused. The customer used her Instagram account and as an influencer + Google review to launch a campaign against the business reputation, inciting her audience/people not to use the business services. She used signs of alert/warnings. Is there a law that punishes such public incitement in the UAE?

Good day! One of our partners on the license has not been in communication since November 2024. He is also in Dubai but is not answering phone calls or replying to messages. What is the procedure to remove his name from the license in this situation without his absence? Please advise!

Hello, I had a rental dispute case with my landlord. Based on the judgment, I paid the entire rent to the landlord, which the landlord has already cashed. He is not issuing the Ejari because he wants to increase the security deposit by 10% every year, which I am not accepting. I have already given the 5% security deposit. The landlord is not accepting it. He is forcing me to sign a new agreement, otherwise he will not renew the lease agreement. Please let me know what I should do.

I recently posted a review for a piercing shop, and they threatened to file a defamation case against me. I didn't get it first. Their customer service was rude, and when I posted a review about it, they said they would file a complaint. I basically said I gave them one star, and I said whenever I have gone to their Instagram page to ask questions, they have been rude to me. Probably they don't want to answer or they are irritated by my questions for improving their customer service, especially for their clients who paid you for piercings!  This is my review. I want to ask, is this illegal and considered defamation? Don't I have a right to post reviews?

Hello, I live in the United States, and I have to travel to the UAE for work. My visa was revoked, and I was told it was due to outstanding debts here in the US. Is it true that my debts in the US can cause my visa to be denied?

Good afternoon, I have noticed the following clause in the cancellation form and would like to ask whether it could potentially affect the complaint file in the future: I certify that I have received all my dues up to date. Employee Signature

Hello, I am a nanny of 1-and-a-half-year-old twins. I asked my employer to have a day off, even once a month, but she didn’t allow me! I messaged her on WhatsApp, but she didn’t reply. Last month, I talked to her husband to ask for a day off again. He told me that he would arrange it. Then I messaged him yesterday to have a day off on Monday, July 7, 2025, but he never saw my message. What should I do?

How can I lift the arrest warrant in an execution case if I have a criminal case hearing about the same cheque, which is in execution?