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Hiring a lawyer to defend a civil case for credit card
I have an unpaid credit card in the UAE. I no longer live in the UAE. However, I am trying to make payments as best I can.
ENBD has referred the account to a collection agency, who is, of course, threatening with civil action and a "lifetime" GCC travel ban.
In the next few months, I will be able to clear up the account but I need some time after being unemployed since leaving the UAE 12 months ago.
If this goes to the civil court, is it best to hire a lawyer to deal with this since I am not in the UAE?
Hi dear,
In the UAE, it is always advisable to hire a lawyer for a civil case more so as you are out of the station.
Also even if you are able to clear the account as you have stated, you should hire a lawyer to find out whether any civil case is pending because a judgement will be passed against you in case the lawyer for the bank does not inform the court that you have repaid.
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