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Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Is there any chance to lift a travel ban? I am paying the monthly installment approved by the judge. Is there any chance to request the lifting of the travel ban?

I worked as a house helper without any salary and got assaulted by my employer. What can I do?

Q: Hi there, I’ve been working for someone for 1 year and 18 months, as a house helper without any single payment claiming that he puts all my money in an account to which I have no access. His wife tried to strangle me and I immediately ran for my life but the police couldn’t help me because I had no documents with me. I was later referred somewhere where they informed me that my visa was under a free zone and labor couldn’t see any details. Can I be helped immediately, please

Does assaulting the wife by the husband lead to automatic divorce in Dubai?

Q: If the husband assaulted the wife, will it be grounds for automatic divorce in Dubai, UAE?

How to act against the employer who does not approve my resignation after serving notice period?

Q: Hi! I have a 3-year contract in the free zone. I have worked for more than a year and gave in my resignation but my employer is refusing to approve even after serving 2 months notice. Please, what can I do?

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Missed fitness session, now facing a "no show" fee. How can I get a refund?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I went for a session at a fitness studio in Dubai. Before booking an appointment, you have to pay for the session. They send you a payment link and then you can book a session. So I did this, I paid using the payment link they sent to me. I booked my appointment for tonight at 7:30 pm. I was unable to make my appointment due to client meetings running overtime. I work in a law firm myself, so you can understand how it is sometimes. They sent me a message on WhatsApp that they would mark me as a “no show” and then they sent me a screenshot of their booking and cancellation policy, which they should have informed me of before, but failed to. Their booking & cancellation policy states that "no show" is 100% fees applicable. My argument is that I deserve a refund of my money as they did not inform me of such a policy PRIOR to anything. What can I do to get my money back?

What to do if the real estate company is asking for chiller fees and pest control after moving out?

Q: Hi Sir, I`m a tenant who rented a studio apartment through a real estate company, and while moving in, they said that the chiller fee is included in the rent amount and I don`t need to pay anything extra. While moving out, they are troubling me a lot by asking for a chiller fee and pest control saying that the apartment was filled with cockroaches, etc. If you can help me, please contact me. I faced some bad words from the owner`s side like she would kick me out today herself, etc. I have all the screenshots and voice recordings with me.

Recovering money owed with witnesses but no written proof

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Someone owes my father money, and he keeps saying, "I`ll give you your money tomorrow" every day for the last six months. We don`t have any written proof, but there are witnesses.

How to get my passport back if it is held by my creditor until I pay his debt?

Q: I borrowed money with 15% interest from a friend. My passport is with him and will not give it back unless I pay him in full.

Excessive stress and a change in job duties. How to handle this?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I want to leave my current employer due to excessive shouting, which causes me stress and fear. Despite being hired as a driver, she obtained a housemaid visa for me and assigned me various household tasks. What should I do?

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Is it possible to apply for the golden visa in the UAE and get it in ten days?

Q: I have a residence visa for three years which expires on the 21st of March, I would like to yet a golden visa for 10 years. I need help with organizing everything. Is it possible to get it done within 10 working days?

Is it legal to raise the building's rent by over 35%?

Q: Hi, I have a conflict with the management company of the building; they are cheaters trying to increase the rent from 22,000 AED to 30,000 AED. Please, could you advise on how to deal with this scam company? Regards,

After how many years is a check considered invalid?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, After how many years is a check considered invalid, and after that period, I can`t bounce the check or cash it?

Imprisonment suspended, but police mention a 3-month term! What now?

Q: Dear Experts, Two days ago, my cousin was detained with the intention of being transferred to Al Awir for imprisonment and deportation. Following his last appeal, the court suspended his imprisonment, but only a deportation order was issued. However, when I visited the police station yesterday, they informed me that he has been given a 3-month jail term! I contacted the public prosecution, and they stated that the case is closed following the second appeal for deportation without imprisonment. Currently, he is in Al Awir jail. What happens next? His wife and kids are very worried. Can someone help me to assist in getting him back to the country?

Ex-employer appealed the case. Can I add further translated evidence?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My former employer appealed a 1st instance court case, which I won, awarding a sum of 96,000 Dirhams. Now, I need advice on the following: 1) Am I allowed to upload further memoranda and evidence, already in my possession and duly legally translated? 2) Under the New Labor and Civil Procedure Code, can I appoint an Emirati Lawyer? 3) As I am not an Arabic speaker, I will need a translator for the Court. How can I request one prior to my first appeal hearing? 4) Could you assist me with a percentage fee based on my aforementioned reward from the first court instance? I am awaiting an urgent reply. Thank you for your kind attention and best regards!

Self-help

Can I renew my tourist visa if there is a pending application for an employment visa?

How to know the reasons for rejecting the visit visa of someone?

Paying judge-approved installments; can the travel ban be lifted?