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I have a misdemeanor case. How many hearings and timelines would it take for this case to finish?

Q: I have a misdemeanor case hearing in misdemeanor circuit court, I`m the complainant (insult over messages) and the accused (insult in public). No witness exists, I may have confessed in a message. I have given my statement to the police and public prosecution. 1. How many hearings and timelines would it take for this case to finish? 2. Will the 2 parties be in the same room at the same time during the hearing? 3. Can I hire a lawyer and let him deal with this rather than attending hearings? If so, does it impact my case or judgment in any case? 4. What could be the possible outcomes of this case?

I have been defrauded of more than 100,000 AED by three individuals. How to recover my money?

Q: I am writing regarding a serious case of fraud and professional misconduct that has left me in a critical situation. I have been defrauded of more than 100,000 AED (approximately 25,000 EUR based on 2021 exchange rates) by three individuals.

My husband passed away and I received a court order. How to release his funds from the bank?

Q: Hi, My husband passed away and I received a Court Order from ADJD stating that I am the manager of his estate. When I visited the bank, I was told that I should send a request through Dubai Courts to the bank to release any pending amounts in his accounts and that I could collect via Dubai Courts only and not from the bank. Please advise what is the procedure for raising the request through the Dubai Courts system. Thank you!

I paid for business registration but my partners failed to complete the process. How to claim money back?

Q: I seek your assistance with an ongoing legal issue. I paid 18,000 AED to A. M. S. M. H. and M. I. for business registration, but they failed to complete the process, causing additional losses (14,011 AED govt fees + 1,100 AED visa charges). I filed a complaint with Public Prosecution (Petition No: [---]), but the accused refused to cooperate. I lack the legal knowledge and resources to pursue this case and cannot afford a private lawyer. Kindly provide legal advice, assist in recovering my losses (18,000 AED + 1,100 AED + compensation), and guide me through the legal process. Documents: Payment receipts, quotations, call recordings, witness statements, visa renewal receipts, and petition copy. Thank you for your support. Yours faithfully, M. N. S. M. F.

Is it possible to cancel my visa and get a new visa if I am involved in a case and a travel ban?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have been involved in a criminal case since July 2024 and am currently under a travel ban. I got the judgment and penalty of 3700 which I paid but the prosecutor filed an appeal. Last week, my employer terminated me and initiated the process of canceling my visa. Is it possible to cancel my visa while I am still involved in a case and have a travel ban? Is it possible to apply for a new residence visa while my case is ongoing? Thank you!

My employer in Dubai is asking me to conduct a GAMCA medical test from India. Is this the usual procedure?

Q: My employer in Dubai is asking me to conduct a GAMCA medical test from India and then get visa stamping done from the UAE embassy in Delhi myself. Is this the usual procedure? Usually, all of this takes place after one enters the UAE. Also, I have received my employment contract. The status is under process. Is everything correct?

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Understanding Labour Laws in the UAE: EOSB, Visa Status & Employment Rights

Navigating the complexities of labour laws in the UAE is essential for both employees and employers to ensure compliance and protect their rights. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of key aspects, including End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB), visa regulations, and employment rights.

Can my landlord legally charge a 3% renewal fee if it's in the contract?

Q: Hello, My landlord wants to deduct 3% from the annual rent for contract renewal. The first contract, signed a year ago, included a clause stating that I must pay 3% to renew the lease for the following year. Is this legal if it was mentioned in the contract?

Can I decline a job offer after signing the letter of intent?

Q: Hello, Can I decline a job offer after signing the letter of intent? What are my legal obligations? I have not yet moved to the UAE.

My employer renewed my visa at the end of my contract then terminated me. What are my rights?

Q: My employer signed a visa renewal form at the end of my contract and now when 15 days are left in my residency expiration, they want to terminate me. What are my rights in this case? Can`t they not terminate me and at the end of the contract just say that my contract is finished and we don`t want you anymore? What about my notice period and what are my rights in this situation?

How can I reach a loan settlement with the bank on relaxed payments instead of one-time payment?

Q: I lost my job during the pandemic and had to leave the UAE. After one and a half years, when I returned to the UAE, the bank`s collection department had filed a case against me. My original loan amount was only 91,000 AED, but with profit, it increased to 134,000 AED. I have been paying regularly, and now I have only 59,000 AED left. I asked the collection department to offer me a reasonable repayment solution, suggesting a settlement of between 20,000 and 25,000 AED. However, they demanded a one-time payment of 50,000 AED, which I cannot afford due to a lack of funds. Now, they are threatening to file another case against me with a travel ban. I would like to know if the collection department can file a case against me and if the judge would help provide a reasonable payment solution. I have repeatedly asked the bank for a more reasonable settlement amount, but they refused and insisted on filing the case.

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Getting my children back from the UAE after my ex-husband took them to avoid divorce

Q: Hello, I`m in Canada, and I filed for divorce. My husband, who owns a real estate company in Abu Dhabi, kidnapped our children and took them to the UAE to avoid the divorce and force me back to him. My children are twin boys, 8 years old, and a 10-year-old girl. What can I do? I want to follow them and take my children back, but he says his local Emirati connections will file criminal cases against me and have me jailed if I go there. What can I do remotely? Does the UAE return kidnapped children to their mother? In the UAE, a guardian cannot legally kidnap their own child; what does this mean for my case? If I report him, what happens to my children? Will they be held until I arrive to take them?

How can I file a cheque case if the court does not accept it without the Emirates ID of a person?

Q: I can`t file a cheque case because I do not have the Emirates ID of the debtor. I got a court letter and tried with federal authority citizenship with no luck. They said they couldn`t find this person with this name. Any other option to get his ID?

Can I file a complaint if my employer refuses to issue an experience letter?

Q: Dear Sir, Can I file a complaint in Dubai if my employer is not providing an experience letter, even though I have completed my 2-year contract along with a 1-month notice? He subjected me to mental pressure during my tenure, and I had to work overtime without overtime wages for two years. I did not complain because I was afraid of losing my job.

Can I extend alimony or get financial support after divorce with no work experience?

Q: Salam alaykum, After my divorce, I will receive alimony for only three months. However, I am over 45 years old and was not allowed to work previously, making it difficult to find a job and support myself. Are there any legal options to extend alimony or obtain additional financial support in my situation?

Can I temporarily lift a travel ban after being falsely accused in a fight?

Q: Hello, I am a chartered accountant and a regulated officer in DIFC. Recently, I was forced into a fight (the other party started it), and things escalated. The other party called the police and filed a case against me for fighting and using bad language. The police detained me for a night and released me the next day, informing me that my friend, who was present at the time, and I have a travel ban. The other party is well aware of my position and frequent travel, seemingly trying to blackmail me into lifting the case. Due to my job, I usually travel every 10–15 days, but I have been stuck here for over a month. Is there any way, with a guarantee deposit or passport deposit, to apply for a temporary lift of the travel ban?

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