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Q: Dear Lawyers, I lost my job and recently got a new one, but I have an active execution case in RDC Dubai. I don`t know if it`s possible for my residency visa to be approved.

Is party C bound by the JV agreement between parties A and B after subcontracting its work to them?

Q: Dear Lawyers, There is a JV agreement between Party A and Party B. An Addendum was made in which Party C was added and subcontracted all its work to both Party A and Party B, forming a wholly separate contract. There is an arbitration clause in the JV agreement. Is Party C bound by that clause? DIAC.

How can a DIFC company protect itself if an employee leaves within the first month?

Q: Dear Lawyers, How does a DIFC company protect itself if an employee leaves within 15 days or 1 month of joining (during the probation period)?

Recovering funds from a bounced check issuer who is abroad but still receiving a salary in the UAE

Q: Hi, I filed a case in the UAE over a bounced check for 100k AED. A judgment was issued against the check issuer, along with a travel ban. The problem is, the person has already left the UAE but is still receiving a salary in the UAE, paid into the same bank account the check was issued from (20k per month). Is there a way to deduct from their future income, or do I have to wait until they attempt to re-enter the country?

How do I evict a tenant from a commercial property I purchased for personal use?

Q: Dear Lawyers, If I purchase a commercial property with a tenant but wish to evict the tenant for my own personal use, what is the process, and how much notice do I have to give them?

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Is the manager or shareholder liable to pay the debts of a limited liability company?

Q: Dear Lawyers, Is the manager or shareholder liable to pay the debts of a limited liability company? How can a manager or shareholder be exempted from paying the company`s debts? Please advise!

Can I update my visa if I filed an appeal to reduce the fine in a criminal case?

Q: I have a criminal case against me and I filed an appeal for it after the judgment because I got a fine in the judgment and I can`t pay that much amount of fine. What do I need to do now? Recently I added my surname to my passport and I got it now. So I need to add the existing visa to my new passport and update my name with my surname on my visa and Emirates ID as well. Do I need a police clearance for that or it can be done normally without any issues? If there is anything related to my case or complaint can I do it with a clearance letter?

What can I do if I found out that the car I bought a car and found out it was stolen?

Q: Hi everyone, I have recently purchased a car from a garage in the UAE. The seller gave me a carfax report which provided no indication of any issues. However, I have now come to find that the car was reported stolen in another country. I am aware of Articles 534 & 543 of the Civil Transactions Law, however, I would like to know what I should do next, and if there are any particular documents I will need from the seller before I raise the issue with him.

Can I move abroad for a job and still pay off my loan without travel or bank issues?

Q: Hello, I have a loan in the UAE of AED 270,000. If I get a job offer outside the UAE, can I take this up and continue paying the loan from there? Will this create any issues for me traveling abroad, and must I inform the bank before leaving? Please advise!

How can I file a case against my previous landlord if he rented the apartment after evicting me?

Q: I want to file a case against my previous landlord as I found out after a while (7 months) after I moved out that they evicted me to rent the apartment with a higher rent. I was checking the type of cases that I can open in RDC (Mediation, first instance, appeal, enforcement) and couldn`t know which one to use, any advice? Also, is a screenshot from Bayut and the title deed enough as evidence? I verified the title deed on Dubai Land and the owner is still the same and just found out that the apartment was rented on Bayut with higher rent after I left.

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Can I file an appeal for a fine in a criminal case judgment if I cannot pay the amount?

Q: I had a criminal case against me and I got fined in that case. Now I can`t pay that much of the fine amount. Should I go for appeal first? Second, I have a lawyer I`m asking him to get the full judgment copy at least we should know the full judgment, so better understand why the judge fined a high amount. But he is saying that it`s not published. How much time it takes to get the full judgment? Kindly tell me if there are any charges for appeal or any court fees, a how much is it?

Do I need to cancel medical insurance after visa cancellation once the employee gets a new job?

Q: Dear Lawyers, Is it required to cancel the medical insurance of an employee once their employment visa is canceled and they have a new job? What happens if the medical insurance is not canceled?

I have custody of my child and my husband is not giving permission to travel. Can I request from the court?

Q: I have custody of my child and we`re planning to go to Umrah, but my ex-husband is not giving permission. What can I do? Can I obtain permission from the court, and how long might that take?

Divorce court session: What to expect, and can I request custody and support?

Q: Dear Lawyers, My husband filed for divorce. We already had the first session via video conference. Now, after one week, we have another court session with the judge. What should I expect when meeting the judge? Is it just to confirm that we both want the divorce? Can I claim custody and financial support for our children at this stage? Thank you in advance for your help!

What legal steps can I take if a security cheque is deposited without a prior notice?

Q: Hello, I hope you can assist me with legal advice concerning a cheque-related issue in Abu Dhabi. I issued a security cheque for AED 2,000 as part of a short-term rental contract for the period from 08/03/2024 to 07/05/2024. The cheque was blank-dated and provided solely as a security deposit. However, after four months yesterday, the cheque was deposited by the payee without prior communication, documentation, or an accompanying invoice. Despite multiple attempts to contact the payee, I have not received any response. Given the situation, I would like advice on the legal options available to me within the Abu Dhabi jurisdiction. Specifically: What legal steps can I take if a security cheque is deposited without proper documentation or prior notice? Are there specific regulations or precedents in Abu Dhabi regarding such cases? I appreciate any guidance you can provide on how to approach this matter. Thank you for your assistance.

Can I pay my UAE bank loan from KSA after relocating for a new job?

Can my residency visa be approved with an active execution case after getting a new job?