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3 available 3 • View allWill I receive financial support if I leave my abusive husband?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I am in an abusive relationship. My husband earns well and has a lot of money saved here in Dubai as well as some in India.
Will I get any money if I separate from him?
May 7, 2024
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How can I stop my husband from divorcing me in India and cancelling visas to escape alimony?
Q: My husband is forcing me to go back to India because he doesn't want to divorce me here in the UAE.
I recently launched a complaint against him in the family court because he doesn't fulfill my and my children's expenses.
He said he would divorce me in India. He has resigned from his job and started visa cancellation for us.
What can I do to stop him from running back?
He's planning to go back for a while and then he will come back to the UAE alone again.
Mar 26, 2024
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Claim against husband for restitution of marital rights
Q: I am a Hindu married in India in Dec 2017. I came immediately to Dubai with my husband who is an NRI born brought up in Dubai. Soon I was pregnant, was sent to India for abortion against my will around Jan 2018.
I came back to Dubai but my husband who stays with his parents insisted I go back for a few more days to India and sent me back around mid-February 2018, after which he cancelled my visa since he has abandoned me and wants a divorce.
He says he has no money and cannot afford a separate house, his father is wealthy but he is a self-made person. My parents are refusing now to keep me any further at their home in India.
How can I stay now, even forcibly, with my husband in Dubai? My inlaws who are hand in glove in the matter with my husband say that it's their house and will permit only their son, not his wife.
In such circumstances, what are my available options to legally force myself to stay with my husband?
No divorce petition is filed as yet and I will never give a divorce to him.
Jan 9, 2019
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1 available 1 • View allThe Due Alimony for Wife And Children After Divorce
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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1 available 1 • View allFederal Law No. (28) of 2005 On Personal Status
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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Can the authorities allow me to leave the UAE on my own after completing my imprisonment?
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Is there a way out or a possibility that the authorities don't deport me and instead give me a time period to leave the UAE on my own after I have completed my imprisonment and paid the fine?
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Is it possible to pay a fine instead of serving 1 month imprisonment and still face deportation?
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I got 1 month imprisonment, a 100 AED fine, and deportation.
Is there a way out if I can pay instead of serving 1 month imprisonment and still get deported?
May 7, 2025
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How can I go back to the Philippines if my visa expired and I’ve overstayed in the UAE?
Hello,
I'm from the Philippines. I work here as a maid. My employer didn't process my visa.
I overstayed here, and my visa expired on January 23, 2025. Today is May 6, 2025. I want to go home to the Philippines.
What should I do?
May 7, 2025
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Does my employer have the right to send me back to my home country after I resign?
Hello,
I'm currently on a probation period. However, since the environment is toxic, I have decided to resign. I also agreed to pay for the visa costs incurred.
I was hired here in the UAE and not from the Philippines. However, my employer told me that he will send me back to the Philippines.
Does he have the right to do that?
May 7, 2025
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What can I do if the landlord has not been responding to renew the commercial lease contract and Ejari?
Good day.
For the last 3 years, the landlord's office has not responded to renew the contract, so I contacted RERA for renewal.
The office doesn't respond to emails related to renewal, even though I started sending emails and reminders 2 to 3 months before expiry, and I have no choice but to contact RERA and send a notice.
Once the renewal was processed by law, the landlord's office delayed in releasing the Ejari. Since it is a commercial property, my renewals are related to a staff visa, and I have to pay delay penalties.
The landlord's office staff tried to take advantage of the Emirati owner, and no direct meeting was fruitful.
What is the law that safeguards expats and sorts out issues without mutual compromise as they try to force their terms to be acceptable by law and not supported by any documentation?
May 6, 2025
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After closing the company, can an investor stay in the UAE until the residence visa expires?
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?
May 2, 2025
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Can I renew my trade license and visa if I have multiple cheque execution cases filed against me?
Hello,
I have multiple cheque execution cases filed against me due to financial strains last year.
My trade license and visa will expire next month, along with my Emirates ID.
Is it possible for me to renew my license and visa along with EID prior to settling the execution cases?
The trade license and visa were issued by the free zone authority.
I look forward to your response.
Thanks.
May 1, 2025
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How to file a case against my former company for unpaid salary I was not on their visa?
Dear Legal Advice Middle East,
I hope you are well.
I am seeking legal advice regarding an unpaid salary issue with my former employer, [-----]2 LLC. I was employed with them from December 4, 2024, to January 7, 2025, on a monthly salary of 5,000 AED.
However, I only received a partial payment of 2,473 AED on February 24, 2025. The remaining 2,527 AED is still unpaid.
I submitted a complaint to MOHRE on March 2, 2025, but I am unable to proceed further through their official channels.
This is because I was working under the visa of my previous employer, [---] LLC, and not under [----]’s sponsorship.
As a result, I do not meet the criteria to file a labor complaint via the MOHRE app or hotline.
Given this situation, I would appreciate your guidance on how I can legally pursue the recovery of my remaining salary, considering the complications related to my visa status during the employment.
Apr 30, 2025
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Can I be convicted of driving under the influence even if the alcohol test came back negative?
Hello,
I was driving my car when the police stopped me at one point on the road and told me that I was driving under the influence of alcohol.
I tried hard to deny that because I had not actually consumed any alcoholic beverages that day or in the previous three days.
However, a report was filed and a case was opened, but the alcohol test report came back negative. Will I be convicted despite that?
Please answer me. It is urgent.
May 7, 2025
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Can we legally claim unpaid dues for food supplies based on emails and invoices?
Hello,
We have an agreement with a company to supply food for their buffet on a daily basis, with invoices to be issued monthly and payment to be made every three months.
The relationship actually lasted for nine months, and payment was made for two periods. In the third period, due to disagreements between our company and the company to which the supply was made, they refused to pay, noting that the outstanding amount so far is fifty-four thousand dirhams.
Can we claim the amount, noting that the agreement is not written, but there are emails exchanged between us and invoices?
May 7, 2025
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How can I claim my gratuity for almost 7 and a half years in the government sector?
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How can I claim my gratuity for almost 7 and a half years in the government sector?
They said they will only give me 2 months' salary and a one-way ticket.
May 7, 2025
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Can I be convicted of driving under the influence even if the alcohol test came back negative?
Hello,
I was driving my car when the police stopped me at one point on the road and told me that I was driving under the influence of alcohol.
I tried hard to deny that because I had not actually consumed any alcoholic beverages that day or in the previous three days.
However, a report was filed and a case was opened, but the alcohol test report came back negative. Will I be convicted despite that?
Please answer me. It is urgent.
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Can we legally claim unpaid dues for food supplies based on emails and invoices?
Hello,
We have an agreement with a company to supply food for their buffet on a daily basis, with invoices to be issued monthly and payment to be made every three months.
The relationship actually lasted for nine months, and payment was made for two periods. In the third period, due to disagreements between our company and the company to which the supply was made, they refused to pay, noting that the outstanding amount so far is fifty-four thousand dirhams.
Can we claim the amount, noting that the agreement is not written, but there are emails exchanged between us and invoices?
May 7, 2025
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Can the authorities allow me to leave the UAE on my own after completing my imprisonment?
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Is there a way out or a possibility that the authorities don't deport me and instead give me a time period to leave the UAE on my own after I have completed my imprisonment and paid the fine?
May 7, 2025
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Is it possible to pay a fine instead of serving 1 month imprisonment and still face deportation?
Hello,
I got 1 month imprisonment, a 100 AED fine, and deportation.
Is there a way out if I can pay instead of serving 1 month imprisonment and still get deported?
May 7, 2025
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كيف يمكنني الاستعلام عن قضية إبعاد أمني ومحاولة العودة إلى الإمارات؟
السلام عليكم،
أود الاستفسار بشأن قضية إبعاد زوج خالتي من دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة. زوج خالتي كان مقيماً في الإمارات وكان قد وُلد وترعرع هناك.
في عام 2013 تم إبعاده من الإمارات، وكان ذلك نتيجة لسياسات حكومية كانت تستهدف مجموعة من المقيمين في تلك الفترة، وهو لم يكن قد ارتكب أي مخالفة في ذلك الوقت وكان يُعتبر ضحية للسياسات المتبعة.
أرغب في معرفة الإجراءات التي يجب أن أتبعها حالياً من أجل رفع هذا الإبعاد وتمكينه من العودة إلى الإمارات.
أرجو أن توضح لي كيف يمكنني مساعدته في هذا الموضوع.
شكراً جزيلاً.
May 1, 2025
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Can my sister file a claim for compensation after a criminal case for sexual harassment?
Hello,
My sister filed a criminal case against her employer (sexual harassment), and it is already with the Public Prosecutor.
Her employer refuses to compensate her at all. Can we file a civil claim? When should we do it?
Can we still file a civil claim after the judgment of the case?
Apr 25, 2025
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What should I do if the company cuts my salary by 60% without my consent?
Hello,
I'm a Malaysian and have worked with a company registered in Dubai. I'm based in Malaysia and have been working with them since 2008.
Recently, the company has been facing financial trouble and offered me a 60% pay cut, which I did not agree to. I offered them two options: to temporarily cut my salary by 20%, or to pay me retrenchment compensation based on my contract (which is based on Malaysian law).
Please advise me on my next course of action if the company cuts my salary by 60% without my consent.
Apr 24, 2025
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What legal action can a company take to recover an amount from a non-paying customer?
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!
Apr 25, 2025
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هل يمكن الزواج من إماراتي عسكري متقاعد عالمعاش بدون تقديم موافقه من جهه العمل؟
السلام عليكم
هل يمكن الزواج من إماراتي عسكري متقاعد عالمعاش بدون تقديم موافقه من جهه العمل؟
وإذا تم الزواج فعلاً، هل يتاثر الزوج أو يتعاقب؟
وفي حال لم يقل الزوج مكان عمله، هل المأذون له طريقه ليعرف جهه العمل؟
هل يمكن الزواج عن بعد إذا كان الولي (الأخ) خارج الإمارات ولا يحمل هويه إماراتيه؟
وهل يجب فقط الشهود من نفس جنسيه الزوجة؟ هل هذا شرط ؟
واذا لم يتوفر، لا أستطيع تقديم طلب نهائي من شهود جنسيات أخرى مع العلم أن الزواج خارج المحكمة مع مأذون في عجمان.
مع العلم أن الزوج إماراتي متقاعد والزوجه أردنية (مطلقه مع شهادة طلاق صادرة من وزارة العدل بينونة كبرى) وشهادة وفاة ولي الأمر (والدي) من الإمارات، وفحص طبي من الإمارات.
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Can I take my company to court for not paying my basic salary after my visa cancellation?
Hello,
It's coming to one month after cancellation.
Can I report my company to court for not paying me my basic salary during my term of work?
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Can I go on vacation after resigning if my visa is not yet canceled?
Hello,
Can I go on vacation even though I have already resigned from my employer and my visa is not yet canceled?
May 9, 2025
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Can a company terminate an employee for refusing to do work not in the contract?
Hello,
Is it allowed for a company to terminate an employee because the employee refused to do work not stated in the contract?
May 7, 2025
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Can I be convicted of driving under the influence even if the alcohol test came back negative?
Hello,
I was driving my car when the police stopped me at one point on the road and told me that I was driving under the influence of alcohol.
I tried hard to deny that because I had not actually consumed any alcoholic beverages that day or in the previous three days.
However, a report was filed and a case was opened, but the alcohol test report came back negative. Will I be convicted despite that?
Please answer me. It is urgent.
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Can we legally claim unpaid dues for food supplies based on emails and invoices?
Hello,
We have an agreement with a company to supply food for their buffet on a daily basis, with invoices to be issued monthly and payment to be made every three months.
The relationship actually lasted for nine months, and payment was made for two periods. In the third period, due to disagreements between our company and the company to which the supply was made, they refused to pay, noting that the outstanding amount so far is fifty-four thousand dirhams.
Can we claim the amount, noting that the agreement is not written, but there are emails exchanged between us and invoices?
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