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8 available 8 • View allCan an Emirati child sponsor his/her mother upon divorce?
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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I just got divorced and I have a 2-year-old child. My son is Emirati and I’m Canadian. How do I transfer my visa from my ex-husband to my child’s sponsorship?
I was told that Emirati children can sponsor their mother’s visa, but I cannot find any details online anywhere about this.

Jan 10, 2022
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Can the visa of the wife be extended after losing the husband sponsorship?

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Q: Dear Lawyers,
I need clarity as to whether a divorcee visa is still applicable specifically in the Abu Dhabi emirate subsequent to the divorce for a woman who has been granted child custody during the divorce judgment.
I am aware that a one-year grace period was granted to divorced women in the past as part of the divorcee visa but I am unsure if the law is still active as of today.


May 17, 2023
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Canceling my wife's visa after she left the house without informing me
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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I need to cancel my wife's visa after she left the house without informing me and filed for divorce, claiming monthly maintenance.
We are Muslim expats married in India.

Feb 13, 2024
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What happens to my visa in a divorce case as my baby and I are dependent on my husband?
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Q: We have a family divorce case in Dubai Courts waiting for judgment.
Can my husband cancel my visa?
How can I continue to have the visa?
What happens next in regard to my visa as I'm dependent on my husband and have a baby?

Apr 5, 2024
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Ex-wife hasn't left the UAE after the divorce. Should I file for her absconding?
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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
My divorce was finalized in the UAE, and her visa was canceled, giving her 60 days to leave. However, I discovered that she hasn't left or converted her visa.
I checked with the typing center and found out about the fine. I tried calling her, but she was not responding. Should I file for her absconding?

Apr 6, 2024
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Do I need my husband's approval to work if I am under his golden visa sponsorship?




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Q: Hello,
My husband is sponsoring me with his Golden Visa. Will I be independent from him? Meaning, will I need his approval to work or to do anything?
Can he cancel my visa in case of separation?





Jul 17, 2024
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What can I do about my son's visa issue with my ex-wife refusing to let him leave the UAE?



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Q: Dear Lawyers,
I am divorced in the UAE and have joint custody. I lost my job and had to leave the UAE, which resulted in the cancellation of my son's visa.
My ex-wife refuses to leave the UAE or allow him to be with me, and he has now overstayed and is not attending school.
Please advise on what can be done!




Sep 25, 2024
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Will my wife's UAE visa renewal be affected after divorce if her husband hasn't canceled it yet?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
My friend and her husband recently went through a divorce in Dubai Courts. However, her husband didn’t cancel her visa and proceeded with the renewal, agreeing to her pleas to stay longer in the UAE.
He assured her he would only cancel her visa once she secures a new sponsor or job. She has completed her Emirates ID and medical test typing as of now.
Is there a chance the visa renewal will be revoked or rejected, or will it proceed automatically since no divorce papers have been issued or applied after the court judgment?
Thank you!





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Oct 31, 2024
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1 available 1 • View allUAE Amnesty Scheme 2024: What You Need to Know 16
The UAE attracts a large population of expatriates from around the world for business or leisure. It occurs sometimes that those expatriates violate the rules of their visas and incur overstay fines which accumulate the longer they stay beyond their visa's expiry date. This may result in travel restrictions, banning violators from entering the UAE for a certain period or lifetime. The UAE authorities have now announced a two-month scheme for violators to rectify their situations.
Aug 30, 2024
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Laws & Regulations
1 available 1 • View allFederal Law No. (28) of 2005 On Personal Status 24
UAE Personal Status Law (also known as Personal Affairs Law) governs marriage, divorce, inheritance and other personal affairs in the United Arab Emirates. The law equally applies to citizens of the UAE and non-citizens unless one of them asks for the application of his home country law.
Nov 19, 2005
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Misrepresentation in a criminal case filed by the bank 1
My husband was arrested at the airport because of a wrongful case filed by a bank in the UAE against my husband's company instead of the actual loan defaulter.
My husband was held at the airport and was not allowed to travel that night. They released my husband that night after the intervention of his sponsor.
But the passport was held as security. He had to visit the police station on the next working day to prove his innocence and reclaim his passport.
We want to sue this bank. How should we proceed?
Feb 13, 2019
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Possibility of resigning during probation for forging the labour contract 3
Dear Sir,
I am working for a company. They had submitted a labour contract without my knowledge.
They got fake signature mentioning only 500 as a basic salary for a job of sales, while I am working as a business development executive in the company.
They also charged me for the visa. I had evidence & documents to prove my claim.
I am waiting for my probation period till February 2019, while I got another offer from another company.
My labour contract is an unlimited term with a probation period of 6 months.
Can I switch my job now or should I wait till my probation period?
Nov 29, 2018
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Claiming passport and cancellation of partner visa from the sponsor 6
How to cancel a partner/investor visa knowing that the sponsor will never agree to cancel my visa, and the sponsor is ready to accuse me of stealing money in case I decided to leave the company?
I am a student and I never worked in the company. I was only added to the company to get a visa while I study. I am 22 years old.
The reason why I want to leave is that my passport was stolen by the manager/owner of the company and I have been trying to get my passport through the court but no use!
I want to cancel it and get a new passport and leave the country.
Nov 22, 2018
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Checking criminal records in the UAE for accusation of theft 4
My husband cancelled my residence visa due to some misunderstanding between us. He wants a divorce.
Two months before, my husband sent me back to India. Last week only he cancelled my visa. I found it through his mail ID. My passport is in my in-laws' custody.
My husband says there is a theft case registered against me in the UAE and I am blacklisted. I am really scared. He says I cannot visit the UAE again.
I need to know if I am blacklisted. How can my husband cancel my visa?
Please help.
Nov 19, 2018
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Civil case by the bank after paying the fine in a criminal case 16
Dear Sir/Madam
Can a bank file a civil case after filing a criminal case?
The criminal case has been lifted by paying fine at the police station.
How long does it take for the bank to file a civil case after this?
Am I still liable to pay to the bank after I have cleared my criminal case by paying the said fine?
Nov 15, 2018
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Disputing tenant's refusal to accept old landlord's rent increase notice 3
Hi,
We recently bought a villa in Dubai. We are looking for an advocate for legal advice.
Even though the old owner gave the tenant a 90-day notice about the new rent, the tenant is not agreeing to the notice because it didn't come from us.
Since the renewal is in October and we bought the property in September, we don't have 90 days to notify the tenant of the new rent.
The tenant agreed to the new rent in an email with the old owner 90 days ago. Can we dispute this?
Sep 25, 2023
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We had an accident. Can I claim the treatment costs paid to hospital from the insurance? 1
My family and I had an accident. The incident occurred the very next day of their arrival in the UAE on a residence entry permit and their visa//health insurance was still in process.
With gods grace, everyone was discharged from the hospital on the 3rd day after many tests and keeping us under observation. We were slapped with a hefty bill as my family was not holding any health insurance.
What are the chances that I could claim the medical expenses through the vehicle insurance, as it covers co-passengers as well?
May 29, 2023
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My brother's wife got pregnant with another guy. What happens if he files a case against them? 2
My brother's wife got pregnant with another guy. He wants to file a case against them.
What will happen to them if ever?
May 4, 2023
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What can I do if a company hired me then changed their mind? 0
I am working in a company and their management is the worst. They made an interview in India and called me.
After calling me here, they again made interviews and made me work for 1 month. And now, they're telling me I am not capable of work and they are mentally torturing me.
I have given them 1.5 lack in office in India and here they are not paying me any salary. I am going into depression as I am not getting any solutions.
The only solution coming to my mind is a suicide, I don’t have any other options left. I have taken money in interest and people are daily coming to my house for money.
Please guide me in a proper way on what I can do.
Apr 18, 2023
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What happens to the company and its operations if one of the partners is deceased? 0
X Real Estate LLC is a newly formed LLC company in the mainland (DED) with 10 partners, 9 of them Indians and one Pakistani.
As per the new provisions, the company is owned 100 % by expatriate residents. The company’s business is buying and selling real estate in the UAE.
Query:
What happens to the company and other partners, when one partner dies with or without a will?
Can the remaining partners continue to operate the bank account or it will be frozen?
Are the operations of the company frozen? Can the remaining partners carry on the business as usual, buy, rent, and sell the properties?
Can the partners pay the share of the deceased partner to his legal heirs and distribute his share among the remaining partners?
Will this affect the other businesses of the remaining 9 partners in any way?
Feb 27, 2023
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The employer got all necessary documents but did not processed the visa 1
Hello,
I joined my employer in Dubai mainland 5 months ago. I gave him all the documents necessary for visa processing including the visa cancellation letter, but since then, he has not processed the visa.
I am now in overstay.
Dec 20, 2021
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Can the employee take annual leave before finishing one year in service? 0
Hi,
I am an employee working here in Dubai, UAE for 10 months now.
I'm planning to file a leave for 2 days, however, my colleague informed me that as per the company policy, they consider it as absent then I will get a full basic + accommodation only.
So I am confused now because this was not the practice in the previous company. Appreciate it if I could get free advice on this matter.
Dec 8, 2021
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Signing cancelation documents before getting the compensation 3
Dear sir/madam,
My employer asked for my termination and we agreed on the amount to be compensated.
Is it right for me to sign any cancelation documents before getting my money?
Dec 8, 2021
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What to do if the new employer renewed my ID and visa without giving me a contract? 2
Hi.
My new employer renewed my ID and visa. The only thing is that when my Emirates ID and visa were done, they didn't show me any contract nor did I sign it.
They didn't provide me with a copy of it. So I want to ask if I can complain regarding this matter?
Thanks in advance.
Dec 8, 2021
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What is the duration of notice period after sending the resignation letter? 2
I'm under an unlimited contract. I'm already 8 years in the company.
My visa and ID will expire on Jan 29, 2022. My labor card will expire on Dec 19, 2021.
On Nov 20, 2021, I already sent the notice thru email that I'm not seeking for renewal.
If that is so, when is my last day of work?
Please I need your advice.
Thank you
Dec 8, 2021
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