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UAE
Property division in divorce
Q: Question about property division in Dubai after divorce: My husband divorced with his ex-wife. During their marriage, he bought property office unit (he paid money to buy it and he still paying for maintaining from his pocket) and gifted it to her. Now they divorced, can he get his half? What is Dubai law rules? They are in court proceedings for the property division in Russia, in case if he can agree with her to sign this unit under his name, is it acceptable for Dubai? What documents does he need to show here in order to do property registration back to his name?
Jul 10, 2016
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UAE
Visas for Dubai property owners
Q: We are planning to buy a property in Dubai, shall we expect to get a residence visa? What will be the terms and conditions? How many relatives can I sponsor on this type of visa?Feb 10, 2016
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UAE
Advertising regulation in the UAE
Q: Will it be legal if I will print a sticker with the logo and contact details of my company and place it on my car? Or I should obtain any special permit? ThanksMay 7, 2016
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UAE
"Unfair payments" upon termination of employment
Q: The company abruptly terminated our employment by stating they closing down the office... The whole staff was terminated.What is our fair compensation and what is our right in the event the company fails to make fair payments? What is the court procedure and what is the cost the employee has to bear?
Jun 18, 2016
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Jordan
How to check if you have a travel ban in Jordan
Q: Hello Sir, I have a legal case with my Company in Jordan. I am already out from jail on bail, I have received my passport from the police station by the order of the judge since I am a different nationality person. I just wanted to know how can I check if my passport number is entered in Immigration office to hold me from travelling? Please help me out how I can get it checked prior to travelling as my mother is sick and I have to rush to see her.
Jun 15, 2016
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UAE
DIFC wills
Q: I am thinking to obtain the DIFC Will with my husband but I heard that it is pointless. Is this true? Will this document have effect in the Emirates? Thank you in advance.May 26, 2016
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UAE
Can the creditor put a travel ban on me?
Q: I am the managing director of a company. A creditor is threatening to put a travel ban on me. I have not issued a cheque to this creditor. Can he really put a travel ban on me?Jun 19, 2016
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UAE
Real estate broker's fee in Dubai
Q: Recently I found an agent who managed to sell my property in Dubai and is now demanding a 2% seller`s agent fee. Am I obliged to pay such amount?May 23, 2016
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UAE
Custody of children in the UAE
Q: We separated with my wife almost a year ago and my 4-year-old daughter stays with me and her nanny in my apartment full-time. I am taking care of all the expenses and supporting her with all needed. And I want everything to be the same after divorcing. Would it be possible for me to get custody in this situation? What are the fees of the family lawyer in Dubai?May 26, 2016
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UAE
Breach of confidentiality
Q: Good morning, I have a loan from the company and was terminated within the probation for a breach of confidentiality (I have sent an email to my personal email address!). Can the company ask the money back? Company is conducting fraud with the visa sponsor (Dubai Airport Free Zone) and let`s everyone sign a second contract with lower basic salary in order to avoid deposits with the visa sponsor, deducts money for each and everything from staff salary, records all phone conversations without advising the customers and so on and so on. Any advice, please? Thanks a lot in advance. Best regards, R. CostaJun 3, 2016
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UAE
Inheritance in the UAE
Q: I would like to know what can I expect from inheritance laws in the UAE regarding a property. We have two sons and daughter we want the ownership to be transferred to children by inheritance. Should we prepare a will or other agreements before we will buy a property or we can do it afterwards? Will shares be the same for boys and girls in case we wouldn`t have any documents in place in case of emergency? Thanks.May 23, 2016
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UAE
Decrease of Rent
Q: I am renting a 2-bedroom apartment in The Greens, Dubai, and my rent is 210 k AED which is higher than the index rate in this area. Can I ask the Landlord to decrease the cost at the time of contract renewal? What will be the legal approach in this situation?May 26, 2016
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UAE
Renewal of a 99-year lease
Q: Can I extend the 99-year lease after a certain period? And what happens to my home after the 99-year lease is up?May 16, 2016
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UAE
Failure to pay installments of bank loan
Q: What happens if I failed to pay several installments from my personal loan from the bank? I have not received any warnings or notice to pay, does this mean they filed a case or they must send me a notice first.Mar 27, 2016
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UAE
Governing law and jurisdiction
Q: Can the law of other countries be applied in Dubai Court if the parties in the case are not Emirati? How to check which law will be implemented in each case? Any specific procedure?Feb 27, 2016
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UAE
Family law
Q: I am trying to find sources to locate family law statutes in multiple countries in the Middle East for some research I am conducting. Can you please help point me in the right direction? Thank you for your time and help.May 26, 2016
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