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How to get a residence visa in the UAE after getting divorce and cancelling my visa?

Q: I got a residence visa followed by an Emirates ID after getting married to my husband who was already living in Abu Dhabi. Afterward, the marriage didn`t work out, unfortunately. I filed a khula case in Pakistan and got divorced. Now, I wanted to know what would be my UAE residence visa status. Will I get a visa extension? Or how can I substitute the sponsor on my Emirates ID? Can I obtain a visa independently if I want to continue living in UAE?

Obligation to pay the repatriation expenses to an employee upon resignation

Q: Kindly advise if the company (Dubai based) is obliged to pay the employee the cost of an air ticket back home country upon resignation. It`s a limited contract and the notice period was served, but the employee didn`t finish the contract (worked for 11 months & 20 days only).

Cancellation of an off-plan property while the SPA is not signed and the project is completed

Q: Cancellation of an off-plan property while the SPA is not signed and the project is completed.

Traveling after a criminal case: Is a clearance certificate needed for airport?

Q: Hi, I had a criminal case with a travel ban last year, and the judgment is that I am innocent. I am traveling back to my country next month for my vacation. Do I need a police clearance to present at the airport? Is there any way for me to obtain court clearance online, or should I visit the court?

How can I file a harassment case against my superior without losing my rights?

Q: I am facing harassment and bullying at work from my superior, who also addresses me by a vulgar and indecent term. Even though he had made sexual advances towards me, I only have proof of his email, wherein he addresses me by this vulgar term. I informed another superior about this, who told me to take it easy or resign from the position. From the information I have collected, similar incidents have happened to others in the company, and when they complained, it took very long periods to reach a resolution, during which they went through severe mental trauma. The resolutions were often simply to move them to another department without taking any action against the harasser. Hence, I feel helpless as to how to proceed. I want to go to the police with the email evidence. However, I wonder if they would not consider the case, saying I should have complained to the company first. Kindly advise on a possible solution.

I left Dubai with a pending loan and I cleared the entire amount now. Can I come back?

Q: Hi, I had a loan from a bank and I came back from Dubai in 2015. Now in 2023, I have cleared the entire amount taken from the bank and have a payment receipt as well. There is no case filed according to my knowledge as I was only getting collection calls all this while. Now, I want to travel to Dubai on a visit. Do I need to have any clearance from the bank or immigration?

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How to report the theft of debit card through an unknown online purchase?

Q: Hi Late last year, I was frauded and lost money from my bank account online by an unknown person who somehow made an online purchase using my debit. I reported it to the bank immediately when I noticed the fraudulent activity and at the same time managed to block and replace the card. Following with the bank, they brushed off the case and informed me to report it to the police which I did but to no help as I was told the only way was to register the case online. Until now, nothing came out of it. Is there anyone here who can really help on the way forward? I feel I did all I was required to do but no help. I have a family and kids and this was so much money to lose for a regular expatriate like me. Please, can someone advise?

No case update for 8 months. How to check?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have an accident claim case. My lawyers have not given me any judgment or status updates about my case for 8 months. How can I check or reach out to them?

ماذا يحدث إذا تأخر العميل في دفع مستحقات شركة للاتصالات؟

س: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته، تراكمت علي فاتورة من شركة للاتصالات بمبلغ 4800 درهم. لم أدفع بسبب التزامات وبعض الظروف المادية ومضى أكثر من سنة ونصف والعقد بيني وبينهم مدته سنتين وسينتهي في مارس 2023. ماذا يحدث إذا تأخرت في الدفع حتى تتحسن الظروف؟

Can unmarried parents apply to UAE parents for custody arrangements in the UAE?

Q: Hi, I have a question. Can unmarried parents apply to UAE parents for custody arrangements in the UAE? We have never been and this is what is stated in the documents.

How to make sure about investment to protect your interests before entering it?

Q: Good morning, I am interested in investing in a venture with a business partner who has sent me a contract. I would like to ensure that I am adequately protected in various scenarios, such as if either of us decides to end our partnership. Specifically, I am seeking clarity on how the remaining shares will be divided, at what price we will need to buy them, and how the overall value of the business will be determined. Can you tell me all the required parts that a contract in the UAE should contain (for a 50/50 business venture)? Have a good day, and thank you for your replies

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اتهام موظف بالاختلاس بعد الاستقالة وتسليم العهدة

س: السلام عليكم، اتهام الموظف بعد تقديم الاستقالة. هل يحق لجهة العمل مقاضاة موظف بعد استقالته وحصوله على إخلاء الطرف وتسليم ما كان في عهدته لزميل آخر حتى اكتُشف تلاعب بالأرصدة في عهدة الموظف المستقيل؟ حدث ذلك رغم تسليم العهدة بشكل سليم وقت الاستقالة.

Can a non-Muslim wife of a Muslim husband divorce as per the non-Muslim personal status law?

Q: Can a non-Muslim wife of a Muslim husband file a divorce as per the new non-Muslim personal status law? Or she must file for divorce only as per Sharia law?

Is it possible to return back to Dubai after being deported for TB?

Q: Assalam Alaikum Sir, Since 2013, I was working in Dubai. In 2015, TB happened to me I got treated at Rashid Hospital. I have also completed the course of 6 months. After that, in 2022 when I went for medical, they made me unfit because of old TB. Now they made a ban on me. Is there any legal way to remove the ban? Thank you.

How can I sell a car if it is still on loan before leaving the UAE?

Q: A car is under a car loan from a bank like monthly payment and the person who has taken the car loan goes back to their own country. Can someone else either pay the remaining money for that car and claim the title of ownership or pay its registration or Mulkiya (ownership) and keep on driving it? Is it possible or how long will it take for the car to get taken by the bank?

كيفية الحصول على المستحقات لدى صدور حكم لصالح المدعي

س: السلام عليكم، تضمّن نص الحكم الصادر من المحكمة إلزام المُدّعَى عليه بنصف الرسوم والمصاريف. استفسار بصفتي المُدّعِي: 1. كيف أُحصِّل نصف الرسوم الأخرى؟ هل بدعوى جديدة أم هي ضمن إجراءات التنفيذ؟ 2. بخصوص نصف الرسوم، كيف أطالب بالنصف؟ وهل يدخل فيه ما تكلفته من أموال في الترجمات القانونية والاستشارات القانونية؟ هل تدخل هذه المبالغ في المصاريف وأستطيع أن أطالب بها ؟ إن كانت الإجابة نعم، فهل يكون ذلك بدعوى جديدة أم ضمن إجراءات التنفيذي؟ وشكرًا لكم!

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