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Pregnant by an Emirati man refusing a DNA test—how can I get support?
Q: Hello, I am pregnant by an Emirati man who is refusing to take a DNA test because he doesn’t want to help or support me or his baby. We are currently homeless, jobless, and struggling without health insurance, and my visa is about to expire. Can you help me?
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Jan 8, 2025
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UAE
What documents should I prepare for an alcohol case review at the Forensic Evidence Department?
Q: Dear Lawyers, What documents are needed before going to the Forensic Evidence Department? I have a case from back in 2019 related to alcohol, and the MOI directed me to the Forensic Department to review it with a third party. Please advise. Thanks!
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Jan 7, 2025
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UAE
Is it safe to withdraw an appeal in my favor as requested by the bank to reach a settlement with them?
Q: Salam, I have a genuine request to everyone, please reply for the sake of humanity. I had borrowed a personal loan from the bank in 2017 which I could not pay at a later stage. A police criminal case was filed against me and I paid the fine. Years later, a civil case was also filed thus the travel ban. I somehow requested the bank to look into the matter, and they did not give me any discount but gave me installments to pay. I paid a 45k down payment against the outstanding of 115k and now I am paying 3k every month. On the 31st of December, we received the court verdict which was in my favor. Now the bank is insisting on me to withdraw the appeal as per my understanding after signing the agreement and they were supposed to withdraw the case against me. Now they are forcing me to take back the appeal since I am eligible for the court fee refund. If I withdraw the appeal, I will lose my money. Kindly advise what I should do. The bank is threatening to put a travel ban on me.
Jan 7, 2025
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UAE
I could not pay two credit cards in the UAE . Can the bank proceed with legal action in my country?
Q: I have two credit cards in the UAE with the amount of 30,000 and 15,000 but due to a bad financial situation, I am unable to pay them back. Then I decided to move back to Pakistan to avoid legal action. I still haven`t found any solution to pay them back because of my bad financial situation. The question is whether I am safe in Pakistan or if the bank can proceed with any legal action in my country. What do I have to do now because I am unable to pay them back?
Jan 7, 2025
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UAE
Will the court unfreeze my account automatically after alimony payment?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, The Dubai Court has frozen my bank account because I was late on an alimony payment. The money was automatically deducted from my salary this month. Will the court automatically unfreeze the account once this is done, or will I need to petition the court to issue an order to unfreeze it?
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Jan 6, 2025
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UAE
How long does a partition suit take, and how much does it cost?
Q: Hello, My ex-wife and I jointly own a property in Dubai. I’d like to file a partition suit as she is not allowing me to sell my 75% share. How long does a partition suit take, and how much does it cost?
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Jan 7, 2025
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UAE
Can the Public Prosecution appeal a judgment on its own or only at the victim's request?
Q: Dear Lawyers, Once the judgment is issued in the Court of First Instance in the Misdemeanor Court, does the Public Prosecution appeal on its own, or does the opposing party (victim) request them to appeal on their behalf? Additionally, in cases where there is no victim, can the Public Prosecution still appeal the judgment if it is in our favor?Jan 7, 2025
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UAE
How long does it take to remove an administrative ban after submitting a mercy plea?
Q: Hi, I want to know how long it will take to remove the administrative ban. My lawyer submitted the mercy plea with supporting documents in December 2023. I contacted the Dubai prosecution, and they said it will take time, but it`s been one year, and still no decision has been made.
Jan 6, 2025
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Can the employer force me to take my unused leave days during my notice period?
Q: I was terminated on 6 Dec, and placed on gardening leave from 13th Dec. I have 18 days of unused leave and my employer is telling me to take the leave during the gardening period. He does not want to pay for unused leave. Has offered 9 days. What are my rights? If I file a case with MOHRE, what happens after 6 Feb, potentially my last day of the gardening leave? Can they cancel my visa if we are still in dispute? Do they have to continue to pay me?Jan 7, 2025
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UAE
Can I add an e-commerce branch under my LLC while keeping it separate from my retail stores?
Q: Hi, Can I set up a branch for my e-commerce business? I already have two branches for my retail stores, but I want to keep my retail and e-commerce businesses separate. However, I still want both to fall under the main LLC company for accounting and reporting purposes.Jan 6, 2025
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UAE
should we provide medical insurance to local employees if they already have Thiqa insurance?
Q: Hi Lawyers! Are we required to provide medical insurance to local employees if they already have insurance under Thiqa? Please clarify. Thank you.
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Jan 6, 2025
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UAE
Can I work for a new employer during my labor case and Golden Visa process?
Q: Hello, I have an ongoing labor case in court with my employer regarding a financial claim. I am also in the process of obtaining Golden Visa sponsorship from my husband. Can I work for another employer during this process? What is the procedure? Do I need to get an NOC from the court?+3
Jan 3, 2025
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UAE
Can I close my LLC company and pay off all my debts and liabilities if the the license is expired?
Q: Good Morning, I want to close my company (an LLC located in Sharjah) and leave. I have personal and company liabilities which I plan to settle before I leave. My company license ended in December 2024. Can I pay off personal debts and company liabilities without renewing the company license (including renewal of tenancy contract) in the next 2 to 3 months? I want to avoid license renewal fees and tenancy contract associated costs since I am anyways planning to leave. Is that possible? If so, how much time do I have? Thanks for your advice.+6
Jan 6, 2025
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UAE
Can I resign as a domestic helper and cancel my visa at the agency without paying the hiring costs?
Q: I have been working for an expat family for four months but I work mostly 15 hours a day. I want to resign here but if I resign and work outside, they`ll send me back to the agency and my agency would want me to pay 9 thousand dirhams as payment for what was paid by the agent. Can I leave the agency without paying?+2
Jan 6, 2025
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UAE
We signed MOU to purchase a house on a mortgage and it got delayed. Can the seller ask for compensation?
Q: Hello to all. We are purchasing a house with a home loan. We signed the MOU on 31/10 and unfortunately, it took the bank approximately 2 months to complete the whole process. Now the MOU has already expired and the seller is asking for an additional 10% security deposit as compensation for the delay. It is not our fault as we don`t have control over the bank approvals. Can they do that? Are we protected from DLD in this matter as the property is under mortgage? Thank you+1
Jan 6, 2025
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UAE
Can I reopen child support case due to worsening finances and health?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My last child support execution case was opened in 2019. Can I open a new case since my financial situation has worsened, and my health is deteriorating due to chronic kidney disease?+2
Jan 2, 2025
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