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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?
Sep 20, 2024
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UAE
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.
Sep 20, 2024
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UAE
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!
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Sep 19, 2024
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UAE
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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Sep 19, 2024
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UAE
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?
Sep 19, 2024
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UAE
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?+1
Sep 19, 2024
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UAE
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?
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Sep 19, 2024
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UAE
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!+5
Sep 19, 2024
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UAE
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.
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Sep 19, 2024
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UAE
If I rent a car through my company for a couple of months, can I deduct the costs from taxes?
Q: Hello, I have a question about long-term car rental. If I rent a car for a couple of months through my company in Dubai, I can deduct these amounts from taxes, right? It’s better for me to do that instead of buying a car privately, correct?Sep 19, 2024
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UAE
If anyone is deported after 1st September 2024, can he come back again or not?
Q: If anyone is deported after 1st September 2024, can he come back again or not?
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Sep 19, 2024
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UAE
Removing husband's surname from Indian ex-wife's passport using a Dubai divorce judgment
Q: Dear Lawyers, My wife and I (Indian nationals) have been divorced in Dubai by the Dubai Court, and we have stamped the court judgment at the Indian Consulate in Dubai, the UAE Ministry of Justice, and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, granting her custody of the children. My ex-wife now wants to remove my surname and home address from her passport. Can she get this done at the BLS Passport Office in Dubai by showing the Dubai court judgment, which has already been stamped by the Indian Consulate? Her passport was issued in Dubai. She is saying that the Indian passport office is NOT recognizing the divorce granted by the Dubai court. Can this be true, or is she lying? The Dubai court judgment is already stamped by the Indian Consulate in Dubai, the Ministry of Justice, and MOFA. Is it necessary to get a new divorce judgment from India, as we were trying to avoid the cost, time, and effort involved in Indian courts? Could you please guide me on this? I would be very grateful for your help. Regards,+1
Sep 19, 2024
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UAE
What can I do if the tenant is subletting my property and not paying rent?
Q: The tenant is not paying and subletting nor getting utilities connected in their name. He also changed the door lock after moving in. His security cheques and rental cheques are bouncing & he knows that he will get a. notice so he is prepared for that too. He is part of a tenancy scam where these people pay the first month`s rent as cash then the security deposit post-dated cheque which gets bounced. Can we file a lawsuit directly or do we have to first send a notary notice for vacating and cheque bounce? Can one notice serve both? And can we go to our flat and get details of those staying there? Please advise. They also changed locks and only last month Ejari was signed.
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Sep 18, 2024
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UAE
What are my legal options if the rental company demands increased rent or moving out?
Q: Dear Lawyers, The rental company didn’t notify me within 90 days about the 15% increase. Now, they are stating that I must either pay the increase or move out of the property. The agreement is due to end on 01/10/2024. What options do I have under Dubai law to negotiate this situation?+3
Sep 18, 2024
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UAE
Can I claim compensation from the employer if he terminates me with a shorter notice?
Q: I moved from another country for a job almost 6 months ago. Based on the offer letter and employment contract I received and signed, I agreed to a 3-month probation and a 3-month notice period before coming to Dubai. Upon arriving in Dubai, I was then given a MOL contract which I was told was standard 6 months probation. I was told at 3 months that I had passed my probation. I have just come to my 6-month mark (just before my exact 6-month date) and have been told I did not pass my probation and have been given 14 days` notice. Where do I stand? The employer is not negotiating and is stating it is standing by the MOL agreement and not the employment contract. The company has bounced between the 2 agreements in order to suit its own interests.
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Sep 18, 2024
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UAE
How to deal with delaying salaries by the employer and false accusations of theft?
Q: Can I ask for advice? First, my employer didn`t pay my salary on time and it`s too much delayed. Second, I didn`t give a day off. Third, she threatened us to pay for her lost sunglasses, even though we didn`t know where they were and what they looked like. We`ve been searching for it, but we couldn`t find anything. She said she would cut the amount from our salary.+2
Sep 18, 2024
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