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Q: Dear Lawyers, I am a lady driver working in Abu Dhabi for a local employer. I have been with them for three months now. Unfortunately, I had a car accident last night, and I was at fault; I bumped into another car. My employer has full insurance on the car. Am I liable to pay for all the repair costs?

Will my wife's UAE visa renewal be affected after divorce if her husband hasn't canceled it yet?

Q: Dear Lawyers, My friend and her husband recently went through a divorce in Dubai Courts. However, her husband didn’t cancel her visa and proceeded with the renewal, agreeing to her pleas to stay longer in the UAE. He assured her he would only cancel her visa once she secures a new sponsor or job. She has completed her Emirates ID and medical test typing as of now. Is there a chance the visa renewal will be revoked or rejected, or will it proceed automatically since no divorce papers have been issued or applied after the court judgment? Thank you!

How can I cancel an employment complaint that is currently under process?

Q: Hi, I need to cancel an employment complaint that is currently under process. How can I do that?

Which date dictates my last day of work: the Emirates ID expiry or the contract end date?

Q: Dear Lawyers, At the end of my two-year term, when should I stop working? Should I go by the Emirates ID expiry date or the contract end date? They don’t match, and I don’t want to renew.

"Dubai Courts orders the seizure of the defendant's traffic file.” What does this mean?

Q: Dear Lawyers, "Dubai Courts orders the seizure of the defendant`s traffic file.” What does this mean? Are they going to confiscate the car? Can I still drive in the UAE?

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Bought a car in Dubai assured as flood-free, but discovered it was flooded. What should I do?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I bought a car from a dealer in Dubai for AED 64,000. After taking delivery, I learned that the car was flooded. At the time of purchase, the dealer assured me that the car was 100% free from flooding and major accidents. What should I do now? Is it possible to get my money back?

What are the requirements for the Wali of a bride to grant a PoA to another person?

Q: Hello, I would like to know if, for a marriage in Dubai, it is possible for the bride`s Wali to give authorization by proxy to another person if the Wali cannot be present. What specific documents are required to establish this proxy authorization validly in the UAE, and what steps are necessary to ensure compliance with local procedures?

Landlord does not fix leaky windows in Sharjah. How can we deal with this issue?

Q: Dear Lawyers, The windows are not fixed properly (Sharjah), and we suffer from dust nuisance. The landlord refuses to do the maintenance. What are the solutions?

Am I eligible for an experience certificate after resigning from the company?

Q: Dear Lawyers, Am I eligible to get an experience certificate from my employer even if I have resigned from the company? I have been working here for 3 years now, but HR is saying that because I have not completed my second visa, they will not provide the experience certificate.

What's the official employment start date, and is a termination notice required if the contract isn’t renewed?

Q: Hello, Which date is considered the official start date for employees in a company: is it the date stamped by MOHRE on the contract, or the date the residence visa is issued? Additionally, which date should we use to begin calculating the end-of-service benefits? Is it mandatory to provide written notice of termination for employees after their contract ends, especially if the company does not intend to renew the contract? Thank you for your assistance!

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Can a former tenant take legal action after re-leasing a property 9 months post-vacancy?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I have a property in Dubai that I rented for 2 years. I gave the tenant a legal notice 1 year in advance to vacate, as I intended to move in. However, the property remained vacant for 2 months, and due to personal issues, I was unable to move in, so I had to lease it to another tenant. Can my previous tenant file a case against me after vacating the property, even though it has been more than 9 months since they left?

Can I receive my WPS salary from a sister company if my visa is under the main company?

Q: Hello, Good morning, everyone! The owner of Company A has a sister company (Company B). My visa is from Company A, so can I process my WPS salary through Company B?

Can a terminated employee be marked as absconding if they're unresponsive about visa cancellation?

Q: Dear All, We terminated an employee during the probation period due to underperformance. We provided 14 days` notice and cleared all dues. However, it has been over 5 days, and the employee has not signed the visa cancellation papers despite multiple follow-ups. Can we mark the employee as absconding? How should we proceed with the visa cancellation? Thank you in advance!

Can a mother sue in the UAE to regain custody after her ex-husband took their child from Jordan?

Q: Hello, I know a divorced couple where the mother holds custody of the child. They are both from Jordan. The father took the child and left to the UAE. Can the mother file a lawsuit against the ex-husband in the UAE since he is there?

What evidence is required to secure an arrest warrant for a defendant suspected of hiding assets?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I am writing to seek your professional guidance regarding an execution case I have filed against my client due to a bounced cheque. I am currently following the legal procedures step by step and am preparing to submit a petition to the relevant court requesting the issuance of an arrest warrant against the defendant. With the changes in the law concerning "imprisonment for inability to repay a debt," I would like to understand the steps and evidence required to demonstrate to the court that the defendant may be concealing assets or engaging in business activities in the UAE through untraceable transactions. 1. What types of evidence are deemed sufficient to establish that the defendant is hiding assets or conducting business in a manner that evades detection? 2. Are there specific legal provisions or tools available that I can utilize to strengthen my case for obtaining an arrest warrant?

Do I need to receive my EOSB if I transfer my visa from a son to father company?

Am I liable for repair costs after an accident, even with my employer's full insurance?