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Do I need to notify the court after partial payment by employer before execution filing?

Q: Hello, I received part of the payment from the financial claim I made against my employer before the final decision was issued. Now I have opened the execution file. Do I need to submit any letter to the court for this?

My mercy request to remove deportation was accepted but is still showing pending. What to do?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My mercy request to remove deportation was shown as “accepted“ by Dubai public prosecution and pending for special committee decision (1st-time offense, breach of trust case). This was 1 year ago. It is still showing pending commute final decision. Is it usual to take more than a year for final approval? Are there any other official steps to take? My lawyers are not responding so I will be grateful for advice from your legal experience.

Will a payment to the court, not received by the bank, affect my new employment visa?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I had a cheque execution case for a credit card and have already paid the amount to the court. However, the bank has not yet received the payment from the court. I am now changing my job and need to apply for a new employment visa. Will there be any issues in issuing the new visa?

What does it imply when public prosecution puts an arrest warrant and no travel ban?

Q: Hello lawyers! Please help me, what does it imply when public prosecution puts an arrest warrant and no travel ban? Thank you in advance

Somebody filed a wrongful complaint against me with the police and I have a travel ban. What can I do?

Q: I am facing an issue. I helped 1 lady and told her "Ma`am there is empty parking you can park." She called the police and the police opened a case 3 months ago. I faced this issue and the police transferred the case to the public prosecution after staying 1 month in the police station. Now for 2 months, I have been going to the prosecution. In the end, he said they would transfer my case to court but still, they can`t send it. What can I do? I have a travel ban.

Can a partner work in a different company without the consent of other partners?

Q: Hello, Can a partner, without the consent of other partners, work in a different company as an employee? One of my partners has taken a visa under the company but is working in a different company and not contributing anything.

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How can I exit a partnership linked to an expired license and accumulating fines?

Q: Good Day! I am a partner in a trading license with two other individuals. Both of them were managing the business together as a cash-based operation without a bank account, while I was working elsewhere as an employee. Now, one of the partners has passed away, and his parents are in conflict with the remaining partner, claiming he owes them money. However, the surviving partner insists that no money is owed and that everything is settled. The license has now expired and cannot be renewed because the deceased partner’s family is not cooperating, leading to fines due to the inability to renew it. Additionally, the remaining partner continues to conduct the same business, occasionally purchasing items under the company name. As I am a low-salaried individual and cannot afford court fees, is there a way to remove myself from this situation, or are there any authorities who can assist me in this matter? I am willing to help and provide whatever is required as evidence in this case. Please advise!

How can I reach a settlement with the bank for a loan to lift travel ban and get a new visa?

Q: I have a financial debt of approx. 90K AED (loan & credit card). Due to the end of my recent contract and being jobless, I was unable to make the last 2-3 months EMIs. I have a job now and my new visa is under process by the company, meanwhile I received a travel ban email from the financial remediation team. What challenges am I going to face and what are the possible solutions for it? My intention has been clear right from the beginning, to pay the outstanding to banks. And will continue to pay only If I keep working legally. Kindly Suggest.

Is sabbatical leave mandatory for a UAE national working in a private company?

Q: Hello, Is sabbatical leave mandatory for a UAE national working in a private company? If yes, how many days? Thank you!

I bought a holiday package from a tourism company and they breached the contract terms. What to do?

Q: I bought a holiday package from a tourism company. The main privilege is to get a 6N/7D annual holiday for 2 adults and 2 children on a bed and breakfast basis with return airport transfers and 1 sightseeing tour in 4-star associated worldwide hotels for a period of 5 years. Fast forward to my 2nd-holiday request for Jan 6-9, 2025 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, the hotels they`ve been providing me are all non-inclusive of breakfast and mostly are 3-star rated except Double Tree by Hilton hotel. I insisted that I would not accept any of the hotel options since they were not following the contract by not providing breakfast as well. What they did is they provided me options with breakfast but all are located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. My flight ticket and itinerary are arranged, and although they don`t say it, what they imply in their last proposal is for me to change the state I should visit in Canada. I want to know if they are allowed to do this or if I can sue them.

How can I lift a travel ban and relocate abroad with joint custody of my children?

Q: Hello, I am a Hindu Indian woman who recently got divorced in Dubai, with joint custody of my 1-year-old twin boys. My husband (also Indian and Hindu) imposed a travel ban on me before the divorce case. What are the ways to remove the travel ban? I need to return to my country, as my financial situation here is challenging (even with the maintenance). Will I be able to take my children with me if I secure a job in Australia?

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We hired an Emirati employee. How should we deduct the pension contribution

Q: We hired an Emirati employee on December 23 and obtained her work permit the following day. Could you please confirm whether her pension contribution will be deducted at the full rate of 11% or prorated based on her salary for the remaining days of the month? Thank you for your assistance.

Can I seek child custody in Dubai after a mutual divorce in Egypt?

Q: Hi, I am an Egyptian working in Dubai. I have a 2-year-old son. During my family vacation to Egypt, due to unavoidable circumstances, I divorced my wife in Egypt by mutual consent. Now my concern is about my child. I will return to Dubai, and my ex-wife will also come to Dubai with my son, as her parents are settled here. I want custody of my child. Can I file a court case for child custody in Dubai, even though my marriage and divorce happened in Egypt? What outcomes can I expect from the Dubai court?

What is the procedure to evict my tenant who failed to pay the rent?

Q: My tenant was supposed to pay me his second installment last month which he didn`t. Then I sent him a legal notice through Enjaz to pay within 21 days. Now after 21 days, he mailed me saying he will pay next month. What is the procedure to proceed with eviction and get the payment for the time he lived in?

I was arrested at the airport when I arrived on a tourist visa for a previous debt. Can I settle and get a work visa?

Q: I`m currently on a tourist visa. When I arrived at the Immigration, I was sent to the police station, and from there they told me to go to Dubai Courts to settle the issue. I went to DC, requested the settlement, and am still awaiting the answer. As per the DC, I have a travel ban. Will I be able to get a work visa if the case is still open? Thank you in advance.

Can the court replace an expert report that ignored critical evidence?

Q: Hi, In a commercial case filed against me by my partner, an expert report has been issued against me, as the expert neglected my documents, even though they were critical evidence in the dispute. I have submitted a memo to the court outlining my objections to the report. What are the chances of the judgment going against me? Is there a possibility that the judge might return the report to the expert or appoint another one? Lastly, if the judgment goes against me and I file an appeal, would the appellate court appoint a new expert?