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كيف يمكن إجبار الحاضنة على اصطحاب الطفل لمتابعة الإجراءات الصحية؟

Q: السلام عليكم، الطفلة في حضانة والدتها وترفض أخذها للعلاج. ما الطلب اللازم تقديمه لإجبارها على متابعة الإجراءات الصحية؟ وهل يمكن تغيير الرؤية إلى اصطحاب استثناءً لأخذها إلى المشفى؟ شكرًا!

Am I obliged to accept the 25% judgment of my labor dues offered by the court liquidator?

Q: Hi Sir/Madam, My case is a labor case under execution enforcement in a group case for 2 years. Yesterday, I heard from my friends the court liquidator committee they are listing the employee for settlement. When I went, I found they were asking me to accept 25% of the judgment or leave it. I had no choice but to sign a paper they gave me. Kindly advise how I can get my full settlement with the court to escalate such an issue.

Does a non-compete agreement outside the MOHRE contract still apply?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, What is the case scenario for those employees who sign a non-compete agreement in a different document? It is not mentioned in my labor contract from MOHRE. Does it still apply?

Can I claim compensation from my previous landlord for vacating me to increase the rent?

Q: My landlord evicted me after sending me a court notice that he intends to sell the property. I even told him that if this is just about increasing the rent, I would be happy to do that since my wife is undergoing cancer treatment and moving is difficult for us. Nonetheless, he asked us to vacate and is now renting the apartment out (but there does not seem to be any Ejari registered). Is there anything I can do to seek compensation if he has not registered the Ejari?

Received a judgment for "arrest" in the public prosecutor app. How to find out the details?

Q: Hello, I received a judgment shown in the public prosecutor app for "arrest." It doesn’t mention the duration of the arrest or the payment of any fine. How can I find out the details? Also, can I pay some amount to avoid going to jail? Someone told me it`s 100 AED per day to be paid for the duration of jail time. Is this valid?

I filed a case in Sharjah against a person who did not return my money after taking it as a loan?

Q: I filed a case in Sharjah against a person who did not return my money after taking it as a loan. After looking at the WhatsApp chat, the judge said that the guy owed me money but because the address of the guy mentioned in the system is in Dubai, so I have to file a case in Dubai When I file a case in Dubai, what are the chances that the court will defer the court fees if the court fee is around 3-4000 dhs?

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Someone has issued a work permit or a labor card using my details. What to do?

Q: Dear Concern, This is an absurd issue I need help with. Someone has issued a work permit or a labor card using my details (passport information) without my consent. When I attempted to apply for my first-ever employment visa, the system indicated that I already have a work permit or labor card with another company. Tasheel provided me with the labor information and a company name that I am unfamiliar with. How should I proceed and get assistance from the authority in this matter? Please note that I have never applied for employment in the UAE before.

Can I enter the coutry without trouble if the bank got a travel ban for credit card debt?

Q: The bank issued a travel ban on me while I was outside the UAE due to the credit card outstanding amount of almost 90k. I don’t know what will happen if I go back to the UAE. Will I enter the country normally or will I be detained? They also requested to withdraw my passport.

What are my labor dues after resignation if I worked for a company for over 7 years?

Q: I have worked for a free zone company for over 7 years. The company provided me with a share and changed my visa from a Fujairah free zone to a Dubai free zone during the 7-year duration. My salary has changed from 6.5k to 25k in these 7 years. If I resign, I am aware I`m entitled to some benefits. Can I have any guidance on this?

I'm a Muslim woman from Europe. Can I file for divorce in my home country and the UAE?

Q: I`m a Muslim woman expat from Europe residing in the UAE married to a Muslim expat with 2 children. Can I file for divorce in my home country and at the same time in the UAE?

What to do after being caught with a small amount of weed and released with a case number?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My friends and I were caught at home by the CID with a small amount of weed after one of my friends deposited funds in an account to purchase cannabis at the end of 2023. We all tested positive at the CID headquarters, admitted that we had it for personal use, and were transferred to a police station. We were released after 24 hours with a case number, but we still haven’t spoken to anyone, and we don’t know what the next step is.

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I bought a second-hand car with hidden defects and the dealer failed to fix it. What can I do?

Q: Hi Sir, I bought a second-hand car from a reputed dealer in Dubai On April 18, 2024. After four days of ownership, I realized the car was jittering/vibrating/ hesitating to maintain at a particular speed. I immediately informed the car dealer and they promised to fix it the first time but when I got the car after rectifying and repairing it, it had the same issue. Again I informed the car dealer about it and they took the car again for a spark plug change and took three and a half days to repair it. Once I got the car back I realized the same issue was still there. Now for the third time, I informed them and they are asking me to come again for repair/inspection purposes. I asked them to share the pre-inspection report as they claim they have a 150-point check-up but they have not shared the report to date. The car is under warranty for a year. Please advise what should I do in this case as I’m worried that the car may have some hidden problem which in future may cost me money. Thanks and Regards J. S,

Can I ask the court for maintenance reduction after leaving for home country with less salary?

Q: Hi My wife has filed a maintenance case in Abu Dhabi. Now after the judgment, what are the possibilities that I can permanently return to my home country? If I go back to my home country, will the maintenance amount go down as my salary will be less in India? Please suggest.

Can the landlord stick the eviction notice on the door, or must it be delivered differently?

Q: Hi, Can the landlord stick the eviction notice on the apartment door, or should it be delivered by a specific method? Also, can he ask me to leave from the date the notice was issued or from the date I received it? Thanks!

Is it normal for a company to require an initial payment for visa and work permit?

Q: Sir/Madam, I am currently in India and have received an offer letter from a company based in Fujairah, UAE. They have asked me to contact a travel agency for the work permit and visa process. It seems I have to make an initial payment for these processes (the offer letter says it is the company`s official policy), and it will be reimbursed later. Is this normal? Please guide me. Thank you!

The rental agreement and Ejari have expired. Is the tenant occupying illegally?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have just purchased a property with a tenant inside. It turns out that the rental agreement and Ejari expired in March 2024 (2 months ago). Is the tenant, therefore, occupying illegally? What are my options to get the tenant out? Obviously, I don’t want to put anyone out on the street, but ideally, I would like the tenant out in the next 5 months so I can move in myself.