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The borrower has given a cheque while the bank account is closed. What to do?

Q: Hello, When I finished my prayer and was leaving the mosque, an individual approached me and asked me to drive him to a near destination. On the way, he told me that he has financial difficulties and his sick wife needs a flight ticket to travel. He kept mentioning: "I’m not a beggar and I have a business". He showed me his valid visa and offered to give me a cheque to ensure that he’ll pay me back. It has been around a month and he is not paying me back. He also said that his account is closed so the cheque won’t work. I’m not sure what to do now? Should I check the cheque and if it bounces, what do I need to do next? Your help is appreciated! I also have all the chat history to back my claims.

إلزام الشريك بتحمُّل مسؤولياته تجاه الالتزامات المالية للشركة

س: السلام عليكم، سؤالي عن الديون المالية التي ترتبت على أحد الشركاء في مؤسسة ذات مسؤولية محدودة. كان الهدف من الديون وقيمتها 200 ألف درهم تأسيس الشركة. الشركة بها شخصين (شركاء)؛ الشريك الأول أعطى شيك ضمان مقابل الدين للدائن. استولى الشريك الثاني على مدخول الشركة وأبدى عدم استعداده للتعاون مع الشريك الأول لتسديد الالتزامات المترتبة على الشركة، بالإضافة إلى حكم من لجنة فض المنازعات الإيجارية بدفع قيمة إيجار سنة على الشركة. كل ذلك يتحمله الشريك الأول حاليًا لأنه هو الذي قام بالاقتراض ووقّع عقد الإيجار مع المؤجر. قام الشريك الأول بإلغاء الرخصة التجارية بعد صدور حكم المحكمة بالتنفيذ لسداد قيمة شيك الضمان، وإلغاء الرخصة تم بعد صدور حكم لجنة فض المنازعات بفرض قيمة الإيجار على الشركة. كيف يمكن للشريك الأول تقاسم هذه الأحكام والمقدّرة بـ 300 ألف درهم مع الشريك الثاني المتهرب من جميع تلك الالتزامات؟ وهل يمكن السير في إجراءات تصفية الشركة بعد إلغاء الرخصة التجارية؟ وهل يمكن إيقاف إجراءات تنفيذ قضية الشيك (الدين) لحين الانتهاء من تصفية الشركة؟ وشكرًا لكم!

How to file a divorce in the UAE between two expatriates married outside?

Q: A marriage between Greek National and Indian origin was solemnized in India at Delhi marriage courts. Living in Dubai since 2015 as she was based in Dubai and then in Nov of the year 2016, a child was born and she moved back to Greece. Since then, she has disappeared and On 11 Oct 2018, she was granted ex-parte divorce in her home country in Cyprus on many grounds, and the document was shared by her. As the marriage was solemnized and registered in Delhi under the Christian marriage act in India and this document was invalid to grant me a divorce. Hence, in 2019, I filed a case in Delhi seeking divorce against the ex-parte decision received also contesting the grounds of divorce granted. Since then, the lawyer in Delhi has sent three notices through registered post on WhatsApp asking the respondent to be present, however, no response was received. I fought the case in the UAE and got a divorce on the above grounds. Is it valid for submission to the Indian consulate in the UAE? How long will the UAE courts take?

How can the majority of partners terminate the other partners?

Q: Dear sir/madam, We have 5 partners in a recently opened company. Two partners are dishonest and are not reporting properly to the company. We (the other 3 partners) want to terminate them on the basis of their wrong practice. What are the probable ways?

I want to dismiss an employee under article 120. Do I need to pay him the EOSB?

Q: I want to dismiss an employee under article 120/44 of MOHRE labor law. I want to know if we need to pay him his complete end-of-service benefits.

إرسال المطور إيميل لتسليم الوحدة بعد رفع المستثمر دعوى ضده لفسخ العقد بسبب التأخير

س: السلام عليكم، لدي دعوى عقارية وقد تأخَّر المطور في إنجاز المشروع. أخطرت المطور بإشعار إنهاء عقد موثّق من الكاتب العدل وبإعلان بالنشر. بعدها سجلت قضية لفسخ العقد واسترجاع المبلغ المدفوع لشراء الوحدة، وفي أثناء نظر الدعوى، أرسل المطور إيميل لي بإخطاري بسداد المبلغ المتبقي وباستلام الوحدة. هل هناك قانون يجيز أن تعتبر الوحدة قد سُلِّمت لي بموجب البريد الإلكتروني من المطور أثناء نظر القضية ولم يصدر فيها حكم بعد؟

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How to claim an amount of a bounced cheque from a person in jail?

Q: Dear questioner, I have filed a police case for a bounced cheque of AED 1025000.00 four years ago. The person who issued this cheque was missing. Some days ago, someone has informed me that the person is in Dubai jail. Please advise what should I do?

أمر الأداء ومدة الإنذار العدلي

س: السلام عليكم، ما أمر الأداء؟ وما آلية رفعه؟ وهل مدة الإنذار العدلي 10 أيام؟

Legal action I can take against a client refusing to pay the invoice of provided services?

Q: I am owed payment for an invoice for services rendered but the client refuses to pay despite promising to do so. I have tried unsuccessfully for 9 months to get the payment. It is AED 35,000. I have an LPO and proof in writing from the client that he would pay. What are my next legal steps?

شرط وجود إقامة سارية لإتمام الزواج

س: السلام عليكم، هل يمكن عقد قران في الإمارات إن كان الزوج على فيزا زيارة والزوجة على فيزا سياحة؟ علما بأن الزوج والزوجة مسلمين، مع حضور ولي أمر الزوجة أيضًا بفيزا سياحة. أم أن تأشيرة الإقامة لأحدهما شرط لا بد منه؟

What do "the costs of recruitment or contracting" mean in the Federal Decree-Law No.33?

Q: Dear sir/madam, I want more explanation of clause 3 of article (9) of the Federal Decree-Law No.33 which states the following: If the worker wishes to move during the probationary period, to work for another employer in the State, he shall notify the original employer of the same in writing within not less than one month from the date of his wish to terminate the contract. then, the new employer shall compensate the original employer for the costs of recruitment or contracting with the worker, unless otherwise agreed upon. What do "the costs of recruitment or contracting" mean?

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Removing a travel ban and a criminal case upon settlement of a loan

Q: Dear sir/madam, I had an unsettled loan in Dubai way back in 2016. I was struggling in the past few years, especially during the pandemic. I want to settle my loan and go back to Dubai. If I will settle my loan, are they going to lift the travel ban and the criminal case against me? Is there any chance I can go back and work in Dubai? How long will it take to settle and lift my travel ban? Is there any way to lessen the amount of my loan? I really want to settle this and go back to Dubai. Thank you for your help!

What is the grace period to file a case for labor rights after resignation?

Q: Hi Sir/Madam, I want to know what happens when I resign after I completed the probation period. My company did not cancel my visa and did not pay me my gratuity and pending money. It`s almost 4 months and my visa is valid till December. So how long do I need to wait? Or what is the maximum time to go to court for filing a case? Is there any time period or I can go after 5 or 6 months? Please guide me.

Settling a rent dispute to be able to renew the visa

Q: Hi, I have a rent dispute in Sharjah. An arrest warrant is issued against me. I can not renew my visa. How can I settle this issue?

Can the developer rent a property after being purchased without the buyer's consent?

Q: I have signed a sale & purchase agreement for a ready-to-move-in property in Dubai, the full payment has already been made, but the developer did not submit for DLD registration as yet. Meanwhile, the same developer`s leasing dept. has prepared a rent contract with a potential tenant, whereby, they have written the developer`s name as owner/landlord, instead of mine. I need to ask, is such a rent agreement valid, and where do I stand in all this?

How to implement a verbal agreement with a partner while he neglects it?

Q: Dear sir/madam, I have a free zone company based in Sharjah, holding 51% shares and acting as a director, manager, and shareholder/partner. My partner who is holding 49% shares of the company is on the company`s visa, as well as myself. When he bought the company shares from my previous partner, we had a verbal agreement that he will give cash to support the company, including paying for the renewal fees, etc, because I will be the only one running the company on daily basis. Now he is neglecting the agreement and always making excuses. The company renewal is due very soon. Am I protected on this case as it was only a verbal agreement (not a notarized agreement)? I do have WhatsApp messages that he agreed on giving some cash to the company (not in English though). What legal action can I take to push him to give the cash to support the company? Can I take him out of the company and what is the step to do so?