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What the maximum time is to get approval for the reconciliation enforcement request for the Debtor Installment?

Q: Good Day, May I ask what the maximum time is to get approval for the reconciliation enforcement request for the Debtor Installment? A criminal case was served and closed, but a civil case is active; that`s why there is an execution. Once I get approved, can I apply for a new visa? Thank you.

Am I entitled to an air ticket to my country for vacation if it is not mentioned in my contract?

Q: Hello, Currently, I am working as an employee in a free zone company, and I have been working for two years. Now I want to go to my country on vacation because my vacation time has come, and I want to know whether I will get a two-year return ticket to go to my country or not. My company is under a free zone, I would like to know if I am entitled to it, even though it is not mentioned in my contract letter.

Will a person be held liable for money owed by the landlord to the tenant if he has a POA from the landlord?

Q: If a landlord has granted a power of attorney to another individual to handle their property and litigation, can the PoA holder be held liable for an execution order, especially where a property has been sold and the owner owes money to a previous tenant for a RERA case? The proceeds of sale have been transferred into accounts held in the name of the PoA holder.

I signed an NDA not to join a competitor company. Is this agreement enforceable according to UAE law?

Q: In the UAE, I joined an IT company as an IT salesperson. I signed an NDA stating that I will not join any competitor company. After my visa cancellation from that company, can I still join any IT company according to UAE law?

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How does the court calculate the division percentage of a joint property in a divorce case?

Q: I am going to file for a no-fault divorce soon. We got married in Dubai, and we own a studio apartment jointly. I have paid AED 150,019 and have bank statements to prove. As per the Land Department, my ownership is 49.91%. Will I get this share as per the current value, or will the court determine who paid what amounts? Thanks

Is my landlord legally able to sue me for door scratches caused by my dog?

Q: Hello, Is my landlord legally able to sue me for door scratches caused by my dog? They’ve withheld my security deposit and mentioned that they would take care of the repairs.

How long does child support enforcement take, and how can I speed it up?

Q: Hello, I filed an execution order against my ex-husband to ensure he pays child support. The judge issued an order to impound his vehicles and accounts; however, this has not yet been carried out. Could you advise on how long this process typically takes and whether there are any additional actions I can take to enforce the payment? I would appreciate your guidance on the best course of action to ensure my ex-husband complies with the order. Thank you for your time and assistance!

Having received my judgment amount, am I also entitled to the Dubai Insurance amount?

Q: Hello, After I filed for execution in Abu Dhabi Enforcement Labor, the company deposited the judgment amount in the court bank account. I have finally received my judgment money in my bank account. Could you please advise about the Dubai Insurance amount of AED 20,000 still showing in the system, as Dubai Insurance was the counterparty and the case status is still showing "In Enforcement"? Will I receive this insurance money as well, or will it be returned to Dubai Insurance?

Can I take legal action if a colleague accessed my private messages at work?

Q: Hello, My colleague opened my computer and checked my WhatsApp messages while I was out of the office. Can I file a case against this person? What legal procedure should I follow?

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How do I complain about my husband not supporting my child and having an affair?

Q: Hi, I want to complain about my husband who is having an affair with another woman and not giving support to my child.

What can I do if my ex-wife, who has custody of our daughter, is living with her boyfriend?

Q: Hello, My ex-wife has custody of our 3-year-old daughter. She is a converted Muslim, but she has a Christian boyfriend, and I think they are living together. What actions can I take about it?

Can my company stop me from leaving due to health issues unless I pay a penalty?

Q: Hello, I have health issues, but my company does not allow me to go to my home country without paying a penalty. Is that right? Should I pay or not? I have already paid 4,500 AED to the company for the employment visa.

Can a landlord evict a tenant based on an email, even if the official notice was served afterward?

Q: Hello, Good day! My landlord has sent me an eviction notice, which I received on 14 August 2024. The reasons are: - For personal use or close relatives. - For sale. Now, my landlord is pressuring me to move out at the end of my contract on 30 April 2025. I am aware that the eviction notice must be served 12 months before the eviction date. In this case, the vacating date must be 14 August 2025. For context: last year, three months before my tenancy renewal, my landlord sent me an email informing me that I had to move out on 30 April 2024. I objected, as there was no official 12-month eviction notice served through a notary public or registered mail. Based on this, I renewed my contract at RDC for another year on the same terms. Today, the landlord is telling me that because he informed me of his intention through email more than a year ago, he can now evict me at the end of this contract, on 30 April 2025, and not wait until the legal notice period ends on 14 August 2025. What are my rights?

What can a UAE local woman do if she wants to get married but her father refuses?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I want to get married, but my father is refusing. I am a UAE local.

Is an employer required to provide insurance for an employee's dependents?

Can my landlord sue me for stained or discolored floor tiles after three years of tenancy?