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I received conflicting information about my cheque case trial. What should I do?

Q: Hello, I just received a notification from the prosecution that there will be a remote trial session for my cheque case. However, I also received a call from the court stating that I need to attend the hearing in person and am not allowed to bring a lawyer. Why did I receive different information, and why am I not allowed to bring a lawyer?

Can I file a case for cyberbullying or defamation after my ex-wife's abusive messages?

Q: Hello, My ex-wife has abused me in chat and called me the following: illiterate, beggar, and said that I don’t have [------]. She called me a bad parent and a bad son. Can I file a cyberbullying, defamation, or abuse case against her? What are my options?

Salon owner facing charges for employee's unauthorized side job. What to do?

Q: Hi, I am a salon owner. A staff member, without informing me, went to work at another place. The CID caught him and charged me with a criminal case and a fine of AED 50,000. What should I do now?

The child’s father missed court-ordered maintenance. What steps can I take?

Q: Hello, The court has decided that the child`s father must pay AED 1500 per month. However, the child`s father did not pay maintenance in December. What should I do? He is not following the court order.

What is the next step for me if my landlord rejected the offer & deposit notice?

Q: What is the next step for me if my landlord (A big corporate firm earlier from a national bank) has rejected the offer & deposit notice even though the verdict of offer & deposit was approved for me? I have sent the verdict to the landlord and they are not engaging further. My lease ends on 24 January 2025.

My husband was arrested with a criminal case and then set free with a fine he cannot pay. What to do?

Q: My husband was arrested with a criminal case and then set free with a 10k fine. He was recently arrested again because he didn`t pay the fine yet. We applied for an installment plan but it was rejected. He has been there for 5 days now, what else can we do to take him out? We don`t have the 10k to pay it fully.

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Can an Emirati employee on a part-time contract receive medical insurance?

Q: Happy New Year! Please advise if it is possible to provide medical insurance to an Emirati employee who works 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, under a 2-year work permit, partial contract, with registered pension contributions under the company. Also, are there any other medical options available for Emirati employees in such a partial contract arrangement? Your guidance on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Can I get a police clearance certificate if I'm under investigation and have a travel ban?

Q: Good morning, lawyers, I have a situation. I was called for questioning as the case is still under investigation, and I later realized they issued a travel ban against me. However, I need a police clearance certificate. Will I be able to obtain the police clearance, or will it be denied because of the travel ban?

Can I finalize our divorce in the UAE while my wife is in her country?

Q: Hello, My wife and I are from two different countries (Egypt and Tunisia), and we both reside in the UAE. She recently traveled back to Tunisia, and while her residency in the UAE is still active, we are unsure if she will return. We have agreed to divorce and do not have children. How should we proceed with the divorce process? Does she need to be in the UAE to complete it, or can the process be handled remotely?

Can the medical insurance be issued for employees on a part-time contract?

Q: We would like to inquire whether medical insurance can be issued for employees on a partial contract, who work 20 hours a week, with a two-year work permit. If this is permissible, could you please share the relevant article or regulation? Thank you in advance!

How to resolve a rejected police clearance when the final innocence judgment isn't in the system?

Q: Hello, Background I was unfortunately involved in a fraud case in the RAK court in 2020. In the First Court, I was sentenced to 4 months in jail. In the Second Court, I was sentenced to 6 months in jail. In the Supreme Court, the case was returned to the Second Court. In the Court of Revision, I was declared innocent, and I received a clearance certificate from the RAK Court confirming my innocence. A few days ago, I went to a police station in Abu Dhabi to request a police clearance certificate, but it was rejected. According to the police officer, they could only see the outcomes of the First and Second Courts and asked me to attend a rehabilitation class. The final judgment was not loaded into the system. Action I uploaded the judgments of the Supreme Court and the Court of Revision through the RAK Government Portal and requested a stop search from the public prosecution. I received an SMS confirming it was completed successfully. Problem However, in the police system, the judgments of the Supreme Court and the Court of Revision are still not reflected. What should I do?

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Denying end-of-service pay by demanding unpaid rent after years of free accommodation

Q: Hello, Can an employer withhold end-of-service pay by citing accommodation was provided? The employer allowed me to stay in a residence under his authority for 9 years, with a one-year contract and rent paid. However, as no Ejari was made, we continued to stay, and the employer stopped asking for rent for 8 years. Now, seeing that I may retire soon, he has started asking for rent for the past 8 years to avoid paying the end of service owed for my 25 years of service. Is this legal, and what can I do?

The response to my mercy request came to be considered on the sessions day. What does it mean?

Q: I submitted my mercy request in October 2023. Today I received this message from Abu Dhabi: ينظر الطلب في يوم الجلسة. What does this mean? Any idea? Thanks

Can the employer of a house helper file absconding against her if she is still working?

Q: Good morning, I am worried about my friend here in the UAE. Her employer filed absconding against her but she is still working there together with her Madam and the kids. Her employers are in the process of divorce and they don`t know what they will do. The employer (man) didn`t cooperate to settle and didn`t give her the passport. What will they do now? Thank you for the answer.

I have been working with a client for the past year through a service company

Q: Hello Everyone, I have been working with a client for the past year through a service company. The client has decided not to continue the contract with the service company, and instead, they have offered me a position through their consulting company, which I have accepted. I have also resigned from the service company, but on my last day, they pressured me to send an email stating that I would not be working for the client, either directly or indirectly. I have not signed any NDA or contract apart from the MOHRE contract. Now, the service company is threatening to take legal action and blacklist my visa if I join the client. Do they have the legal right to do this?

How can I resolve a rejected ILOE claim despite no disciplinary reason for termination?

Q: Hi everyone, I need your guidance on how I can claim my ILOE insurance. I received an email from my employer stating that they do not want to renew my agreement. I have been working for this company for more than 4 years, and during my notice period, there was no mention of any reason for my termination, such as disciplinary issues. However, after completing my notice period, when I received my cancellation paper and applied for ILOE claims, it was rejected due to disciplinary reasons. How can I resolve this? Please guide me!