There was a gas pipe explosion in our building and the whole floor is unhabitable. So we are located on another floor, gas usage was cut and had to rely on electric plates which takes longer time to cook and there is the fear of fire if left unattended. Gas will be reinstalled after 3 months and we wish to terminate the contract early because we cannot use the gas which is one of the facilities we agreed for in the contract and we feel unsafe in the building because every now and then the alarm goes on. They gave us an option to move to their other buildings but will even be farther from work plus the transportation costs will increase. Do we have to pay penalty charges for a situation that is not our doing? We are already having heart palpitations whenever there’s an alarm?

Good morning, We have given an employee a final warning due to attitude and creating fights with employees. Last time, she did the same thing after that she left the office early without informing the manager (she informed the owner of the company which is not the direct report) after that she was absent for 2 days without informing the same. She sent a message to the owner of the company, but the owner did not reply nor approve her reason for being absent. Is it valid that I serve her termination? Thank you!

I'm an Australian non-Muslim expat resident for 10 years. My wife is the same, as are our three children, ages 19,16 (girls) and 11 (boy). I have opened a case for divorce in Australia, and the hearing is in November. My wife wants to take me to court in the UAE regarding child maintenance. I currently pay 35% of my monthly salary to my wife for child support. She wants more. I am due to leave the country next July permanently. If she opens a court case, will that stop me from leaving? Has she got a case for more money?

My question is about my son who has a travel ban for the past four years. I am a divorced woman and the travel ban is from his father. I want to move back to my home country as I don't have any emotional or physical support here. My parents are old and would like to move back for good. I have tried discussing this matter with his father but unfortunately, the matter is still unresolved. I am willing to let go of all financial support in order to go back. Please let me know if this can be resolved in any way.

Hi, I am a partner of a Dubai based (mainland) company. Due to the financial restraints, the investor (shareholder) has decided to close the company. Now, I want to know if they can do this without my consent as the sponsor 51% and partner 26% have decided this. My share is 24%.

Hello, We have been scammed by an individual who did not provide the stated service. They took a lot of money and important documents. I have audio recordings of him talking about these things. We had a bad lawyer in Iraq who stole property by forging documents. This man said he had many connections to help us. While it was true that he had connections, he didn’t actually help us. Instead, he cooperated with the bad lawyer, agreed with him, and gave the bad lawyer all our important documents.

Dear Lawyers, What is the difference between filing a criminal case or a financial case for business fraud? Can both be done through a lawyer? Thank you!

Hi, I purchased a property in 2008 and have now discovered that it has been canceled. I have all the documents and payment records. Can you please help me recover it? If not, how can I recover my money? Thank you!

Dear Lawyers, In case the person avails the amnesty facility and does not want to return to his home country, but wishes to stay in the UAE, can he apply for a residence visa?

Hello experts, I have a hold on my bank account even though I have shared all the requested documents with the bank proving that the money belongs to me. However, they keep insisting that the remitting bank requested a recall. Today, I received a notice of account closure from my bank. When I inquired about the amount on hold, I was informed that only the available balance will be issued via a manager's check. The issue has been ongoing for almost 5 months now. Any advice on how to get my money back, please?