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Wife stuck with husband's company's bounced checks. Can he be responsible?

Dear Sir/Madam,

My husband started a company in my name and I signed several cheques on his behalf and a few of them bounced due to lack of funds.

Now, I have 2 civil cases and a travel ban on me. Can my husband take up the responsibility of the cases legally and get me released from the cases and travel ban?

He was doing all the operations and I was just an owner for the sake of name as he was employed in a private company during the time of the formation of the company.

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Amiri Advocates & Legal Consultants
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13 Dec 2023, 08:41

Dear Questioner,

In law, and in court, you are responsible.

If he wants to help you, he can become your guarantor in all these issues.

13 Dec 2023, 10:42

If he becomes a guarantor, can I travel out of the UAE?

13 Dec 2023, 10:45

Yes, and after the approval of the judge.

13 Dec 2023, 12:12

Both of us do not have active visas because of the issue and poor financial conditions, so will my husband be able to stay as a guarantor for me?

14 Dec 2023, 06:57

It's up to the judge.

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13 Dec 2023, 09:01

Dear Client,

Thanks for your question! I hope you are doing well. I will assist you in this matter.

Yes, your husband can take legal responsibility for the cases, given his active role in managing the company's operations while you were a nominal owner.

To proceed, consult with us.

Gather documentation that supports his role in the company. Negotiate with the involved parties for a possible settlement, which may lead to case withdrawal and travel ban removal. Be prepared for court proceedings if negotiations fail.

For any further legal assistance, you can WhatsApp us. We have an extensive team of knowledgeable and experienced lawyers to provide the legal assistance you need.

We will be happy to help you.

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13 Dec 2023, 11:15

Dear Questioner,

Your situation is a bit complicated, but, if you have proof that the beneficiary of those bounced cheques knows that you are just a name-sake partner and that you are not the real owner and manager of the company, and that your husband is, then you can get yourself relieved of any liabilities.

However, proving something like this is quite difficult, and as such, we advise that you ask the enforcement court to allow you to travel by submitting your husband's passport as a guarantee.

For more information, please contact us on WhatsApp.

13 Dec 2023, 12:21

My husband had taken a POA from me for the operation of the company, banking, and other official matters.

At this, we both are without active visas. Under such circumstances, can his passport be accepted as a grantee in court?

Frankly speaking, I am in a complete mess.

13 Dec 2023, 12:48

It is up to the enforcement court's discretion to accept his passport or not.

We advise that you try this by logging a petition.

13 Dec 2023, 14:31

Can I do this online?

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13 Dec 2023, 13:20

Dear Questioner,

You can't avoid the liability just by mentioning the above reasons. You consented to act as an owner or representative in all those transactions.

Your liabilities can be reduced on the court if you submit adequate documents and your husband has to admit all these liabilities.

You have to hire a lawyer for the entire activity. If you need, we can provide you with the service as well.

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