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What can I do against the harassment of a debt collection agent in my home country?

Q: I have a few questions. I had taken a bank loan of AED 60,000 approx. in 2010 from a bank and after a few months of paying installments I came back to Pakistan due to some family issues and my job was finished. Now a local recovery person is approaching me and calling for settlement. That bank does not have any branch in Pakistan, I do not want to settle with any stranger. Many times I requested him for legal proceedings but not. Now he is creating problems for my job and visiting my home. As per the law, does he have the right to do that? Due to the Covid situation and financial crises I`m unable to pay now.

I received a job offer from a UAE company and asked me to pay for visa, is it scam?

Q: Hi I received a job offer from a company by the name of [-----] but they said I must pay for my visa and they will refund me. The human resources guy is [-----[ tel number [-----]. How do I know if the job is not a scam?

How to request a full check of pending cases for bounced cheques?

Q: Hi, I would like to request a full check of any further pending cases against me for debt (bounced cheques) in both Dubai and Sharjah, this occurred over 10 years ago when I was a resident. I was arrested upon arrival at Dubai airport in 2008, taken to Sharjah court and had to pay AED 10,000. I actually don’t even know what debt that was for, or if it was a penalty, the debt is gone now. I do think there are further unresolved problems. What documents do you require for the investigation? And can you, in the event that there may not be any further cases, provide a clearance certificate or clear my criminal record? Sorry, this is a long set of questions. Also, What would the cost be? Thanks

How to get legal assistance to settle a civil case filed by the bank against a loan?

Q: Hi, I had taken a personal loan from a bank (it`s now under a different name) back in 2018 for AED 260,000. Then I left the country and continued to pay for a while, but then I couldn`t and now in Dec 2020, they have filed a civil case. I would like to know if I hire a lawyer for my case to clear, would that help to solve the issue or should I try contacting the bank to negotiate? Not sure if the bank will negotiate to close the outstanding as I was told by a friend that banks have insurance on the debt that is lent. And if there is a civil case, they can claim insurance for the lost money rather than negotiating especially after a civil case is registered. Is that true? I want to clear my name at the earliest but I don`t have that much money (now AED 293000 with interest and late fee). In a civil case, what are the proceedings if I hire a lawyer? And does it help to get the amount of payment lowered? If so, how much lower can the court order to close the case and how long would it take? Thanks.

Filing a case against a husband residing in the UAE while being in home country?

Q: As-Salaamu Alaikum Sister, Quick questions regarding my sister: My sister is currently married to a UAE resident (from Pakistan). They got married (Nikah) in Karachi, Pakistan. Then he applied for her visa and they started living together in Dubai since he was already living there. They lived together in Dubai for about a year. He recently sent my sister back to Karachi, Pakistan after saying that he does not want to live with her, and right after he sent her to Karachi, he canceled her visa as well. They are still married but he is not giving her any expenses at all. He also divorced a girl several years ago. He is not directly telling my sister that he wants to divorce her but keeps telling her that he can’t live with her. Should my sister re-apply for a visa and go to Dubai to pursue her case there for better legal actions/results? What kind of alimony will my sister be eligible for? Any suggestions. Thanks and I look forward to booking a session to chat further.

How to get a travel ban removed after paying the whole pending amount of a claim?

Q: Dear sir/madam, I had a case with the company. The company won the case and I had to pay 9000 AED. I was out of the UAE. The court issued an arrest warrant. I came back and It was 11000 AED. The company had to pay me 3100 AED and 2000 AED for the ticket. I opened an execution file and the court deducted the amount due. I paid 20% and applied for installments. The first installment should be on the 5th of Feb 2022, but I paid all the pending 4402 AED in cash. I have a travel ban because of this case. How to clear that? What documents will the court give me? So can I proceed to immigration for my new visa?

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مستحقات الموظف عند توقفه عن العمل بسبب حادث سيارة

س: السلام عليكم، أعمل لدى شركة منذ 4 سنوات وأتقاضى راتبًا إجماليًا قدره 4 آلاف درهم والراتب الأساسي 2400 درهم ولي مستحقات بدل إجازة من تاريخ 13/06/2019 حتى 31/01/2022. نتيجة حادث سيارة في أثناء وقت العمل، توقفت عن العمل من الفترة 27/12/2021 إلى 31/01/2022. استفساري بخصوص الآتي: 1- بدل الإجازة المستحق. 2- نهاية الخدمة. 3- المستحق لي من فترة إصابة حادث السيارة.

تنفيذ حكم صدر في قضية عمالية بالنفاذ المُعجَّل

س: السلام عليكم، صدر حكم لصالحي في قضية عمالية منذ أسبوع فقط. الحكم بالنفاذ المُعجَّل في محاكم أبو ظبي. ما النصائح أو الأمور الواجب اتباعها لتنفيذ الحكم؟ وشكرًا جزيلاً!

How to clear the case from the police system after paying the fine?

Q: My friend has paid the fine of the case in Abu Dhabi but it is not updated in the system. How to update it?

Terminating an employment unlimited contract due to salary deduction

Q: Respected Lawyers, My employer is deducting AED 3000 from my salary every month while my contract is not changed for the deduction. I have the following questions regarding this point: 1. Can I claim these AED 3000 from my employer via a labor case? 2. If I file a case in the labor against my employer, can my employer terminate/cancel my contract during the case or does he have to wait until my case is resolved? 3. What is the maximum time limit for a case to be resolved? My contract is unlimited. Thanks!

كيف يمكن رفع قرار إبعاد صادر من قطر للتمكن من زيارة الإمارات؟

س: السلام عليكم ورحمه الله عندي إبعاد من قطر ولي أكثر من سنتين خارج قطر. قدمت على زيارة لدولة الإمارات ورُفضت وأخبروني أن عندي إبعاد. كيف أقدر أن أزيله؟

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How to check if a cheque bounce case is closed after getting the Tanazul document?

Q: Dear sir/madam, I need guidance from you. There was a cheque bounce case in Abu Dhabi money prosecution court. I paid the cheque amount and got a Tanazul document (attested by the notary public) from the complainant. After getting the Tanazul document, what will be the next procedures to close the case?

هل يجوز للمطور الإخطار بإنهاء العقار بعد رفع المشتري دعوى قضائية بسبب التأخير؟

س: السلام عليكم، اشتريت وحدات عقارية وقد تأخر المطور عن الميعاد المتفق عليه للتسليم وحتى بعد المهلة المتفق عليها للتسليم. سجَّلت دعوى نزاع عقاري ونُدِب خبير وأودع الخبير تقريره وبناءً عليه سجلت دعوى نزاع عقاري بالمطالبة باسترجاع المبالغ المسددة للوحدات المشتراة لإخلال المطور بالتسليم في الموعد. في أثناء نظر الدعوى، أرسل المطور بريدًا إلكترونيًا لي بجاهزية العقار للتسليم. السؤال هنا: هل يجوز قانونًا للمطوِّر إخطاري باستلام الوحدات بعدما سجَّلت دعوى قضائية قبل تاريخ إخطاره لي بجاهزية العقار؟

الشكل القانوني الأنسب لشركة برمجة ومعهد تعليمي

س: السلام عليكم، لو سمحت لدي استفسار بشأن تكوين شركة. أريد إنشاء شركة برمجة وفي نفس الوقت إعطاء دورات تدريبية. أولاً: من ناحية مجال الشركة، هل أُنشيء شركة برمجة وأضيف مجال الدورات بداخلها أم أُنشيء أكاديمية تدريب ومن داخلها مجال البرمجة والبرامج؟ أم يلزم إنشاء شركة منفصلة لكل منهما؟ مع العلم أن التدريب سيجرى عبر موقع أونلاين وليس مقر للتدريب. ثانيًا، من ناحية التسهيل بالضرائب، ما الأفضل منهما؟ ثالثًا، ما نوع الشركة؛ فردي أم أموال؟ مع العلم أنه لا يوجد شريك.

مسؤولية وكيل المدير في شركة ذات مسؤولية محدودة عند التقاضي

س: السلام عليكم، شركة ذات مسؤولية محدودة بها مدير شريك (حسب عقد التأسيس) ولكن لديه شخص آخر يقوم بمهامه (بموجب توكيل خاص واعتماد توقيع). عند مقاضاة الشركة، مَن يصدر بحقه أمر الضبط والإحضار؛ المدير الشريك أم الوكيل؟

Getting a deportation judgment removed upon the issuance of a new law

Q: Hi, I have been sentenced to a 5k fine and deportation. However, the law has changed now and I would want to remove my deportation as it is my only case in the UAE since 7 years. Can I appeal the case if it was in 2020 not now?