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6 available 6 • View allPower of Attorney drafting and attestation fees in the UAE
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Q: What is the standard price range for drafting a Power of Attorney?

Jan 3, 2019
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The procedures of issuing a power of attorney




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Q: What is the process involved in providing Power of Attorney?
I am traveling out of the country for good. I would like to know the procedures to issue a POA to follow up on the execution proceedings of my labor partial case for which a verdict was already pronounced.





Mar 9, 2020
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Filing a case against the ex-husband for child maintenance from abroad


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Q: Hello,
My ex-British husband lives in Ras al Khaimah, and he has been a resident there for the past 13 months. He is not consistent with the payments towards our 3-year-old child.
Can I file a child maintenance lawsuit against him there?
I live in the UK and we are separated. He works for the Department of Education and receives around 4000£/monthly wages.
How much would that cost me; hiring a private lawyer?



Oct 12, 2020
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استحقاق المحامي نسبة من الفائدة القانونية رغم إبرام عقد سنوي بمبلغ مقطوع


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س: السلام عليكم،
اتفقت الشركة مع مكتب محاماة على عقد سنوي بمبلغ مقطوع بالإضافة إلى نسبة من المبلغ الذي يتم تحصيله من القضايا.
هل يستحق المحامي نسبة من الفائدة القانونية المقضي بها حكمًا؟



Apr 27, 2022
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هل يمكن أن أحصل على قرار الإحالة إلى الجنايات وأنا خارج دولة الامارات؟




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س: السلام عليكم
هل يمكن أن أحصل على قرار الإحالة إلى الجنايات في الشارقة وأنا خارج دولة الامارات؟
وللعلم، أنا المجني عليه.





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Sep 16, 2022
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توكيل شخص لبيع الممتلكات في دولة أخرى


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س: السلام عليكم،
كيف يمكنني توكيل شخص لبيع ممتلكاتي في الكونغو؟
أنا حاليًا في دبي.



Jan 28, 2023
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Legal blog
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With the introduction of the new procedures for obtaining a power of attorney (POA) remotely in the UAE, after it was mandatory to appear in person in front of the notary public as a global rule to ensure the identity and intention of the person requesting a POA, we put between your hands this brief guide for how you get it done.
Jun 8, 2021
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Legal Proceedings during COVID-19 in the UAE 0
An interview-format article covering the topic of legal proceedings during COVID-19 in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Feb 18, 2021
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Tips on Winning Legally at Court and out of Court 2
Winning the Lawttery - what it means to 'win at all costs' in the courtroom and what are the implications of a legal victory. UAE lawyer Diana Hamade shares through this article tips on winning legally while navigating through all possible ways to avoid losing while winning.
Jul 18, 2019
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The Due Alimony for Wife And Children After Divorce 19
There are rights and obligations for both parties of the marriage contract arise as a result of divorce, which often disputed by the spouses. Here we will explain the due alimony and its types for the wife (divorced - widow) and children after divorce in accordance with the UAE Personal Status Law, Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 and its explanatory memorandum.
Jul 13, 2019
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There is an execution against me in the UAE; what should I do? 39
There is an execution against me in the UAE; what should I do? How do I cancel the arrest warrant and summons, and how do I deal with the travel ban? Dear readers, we present this simplified article, in which we explain the implementation procedures briefly, how the defendant can deal with them, and the options he can take to enforce the judgment smoothly while decreasing the damages of implementation as much as possible.
Apr 18, 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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Despite a waiver, the case is still with the public prosecution. Can I travel? 0
Hello,
I had a case regarding fraud by technical means, and we did a tanazul.
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What legal action can a company take to recover an amount from a non-paying customer? 0
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?
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