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Can we file for divorce in Dubai Courts if we have marriage certificate from the consulate?
Q: A question related to divorce between a Pakistani and an Indian national. I`m a Pakistani national (Male, Christian) married to an Indian national (Hindu). The only legal document we have is from the Indian Consulate in Dubai which is a marriage certificate issued by them in 2022. We have not registered our marriage with local authorities in Dubai or the UAE. Through mutual decision, we`ve decided to part ways. Given the above information, we need assistance in navigating the above. The Indian embassy insists on going to Dubai courts, which to me doesn`t make sense since we haven`t registered our marriage with local authorities here. Any help and advice would be helpful!
Jan 20, 2025
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UAE
How much notice must a landlord give before increasing the rent?
Q: Hello, How much notice must a landlord give before increasing the rent?
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Jan 19, 2025
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UAE
What can you do if the employer did not renew your visa upon expiry to end your employment?
Q: My husband`s visa has expired, but his employer is telling him to leave work now after the expiry.
Jan 17, 2025
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UAE
How can I object to a judgment issued in misdemeanour court to reduce the sentence?
Q: Once the judgment is issued in misdemeanor court, can we object to the judgment to reconsider the judgment and ask for one more hearing to change the judgment? For example, if 3 months imprisonment is given, can we ask for leniency and convert it into a fine? Or if the judgment is 3 months and a fine, can we ask to convert it into a fine due to family issues?
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Jan 17, 2025
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UAE
I am convicted in Ajman in a wrongful case against me and appealed. Can I defend myself in court?
Q: I am convicted in Ajman. Now I have appealed. Last time, my lawyer did not talk in court at all. Most lawyers don`t know anything about cases so they cannot talk. This case is fake against me. Can I talk in court about the facts and evidence of the case myself? Can my lawyer tell the court that I want to talk about this case other than the defense paper? Will the judge accept and listen to me verbally also?
Jan 17, 2025
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UAE
Is there a limitation on criminal liability with regard to dishonor of a cheque in the UAE?
Q: Hello, Is there a limitation on criminal liability with regard to dishonor of a cheque in the UAE?Jan 17, 2025
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UAE
Am I legally bound to repay visa fees as per my offer letter if I resign?
Q: Good day, My offer letter stipulates that I must repay the visa processing fee incurred by the employer if I resign before completing 18 months on the job. The probation period for the role is 6 months. I would like to know if I am liable to pay the visa processing fees if I resign after my probation period and whether it is legal for an employee to be asked to repay the visa processing fee. Thank you for your help!Jan 17, 2025
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UAE
I got hit by a car and was looking for a lawyer to help with the case
Q: I got hit by a car and was looking for a lawyer to help with the case.Jan 17, 2025
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UAE
Is it mandatory to register the rental agreement with Ejari?
Q: Hello, Is it mandatory to register the rental agreement with Ejari? What is the process?+2
Jan 16, 2025
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UAE
What are the maximum working hours per week under UAE labour law?
Q: Hello, What are the maximum working hours per week under UAE labour law?+3
Jan 16, 2025
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UAE
How to claim a refund for a flood-damaged car with a fake invoice and voided warranty?
Q: Hello, I bought a second-hand 2023 car with a warranty valid until 2028 from the manufacturer. I purchased it 39 days ago from a dealership. The car was advertised as being in great condition and accident-free. This week, I took it to the manufacturer for servicing and was informed that the car had been written off as a total loss due to flooding. They provided me with proof and a police report. As a result, the warranty was void, and they refused to service the car or replace any parts. The primary reason we decided to buy this car was the warranty coverage. We contacted the dealer to request a return of the car and a refund, as they had hidden such crucial information, but they refused. Now, we are forced to take legal action. We have already filed a police report, but we need to know where to claim the money back—through the Ministry of Interior (MOI) or the Ministry of Economy (MOE)? Additionally, the invoice was provided two weeks after purchase and contained the wrong chassis number, belonging to another car of the same model, with the same issue—a total loss due to flooding from an auction. Does this error void the invoice?
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Jan 16, 2025
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UAE
Under what conditions can a landlord withhold the security deposit at the end of a lease?
Q: Hello, Under what conditions can a landlord withhold the security deposit at the end of a lease?Jan 16, 2025
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UAE
Can a tenant end a lease early, and what are the possible penalties?
Q: Hello, Can a tenant terminate the lease early, and what are the potential penalties for doing so?+2
Jan 16, 2025
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UAE
How many days of annual leave are employees entitled to in the UAE?
Q: Hello, How many days of annual leave are employees entitled to in the UAE?+1
Jan 16, 2025
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UAE
Which law governs my termination compensation—Federal No. 8 or No. 33?
Q: Dear Sir, I am working in the private sector in Abu Dhabi. I was recently released from my job due to cost-cutting and am currently in my notification period until January 24th. I have some questions regarding the termination compensation. As per my employment contract with the company, the definitions and rules of interpretation applied to the contract signed by both parties (the company and me) were in line with Federal Labour Law No. 8, which states that the compensation for termination of the contract is 3 months. However, my company assumes that the compensation is only 1 month under Federal No. 33. Could you please advise which one should be followed, considering the law applied to my signed contract with the company? Thank you!Jan 16, 2025
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UAE
Who covers hospital bills if a laborer whose insurance is being processed is hospitalized?
Q: Hello, If the laborer had just entered Dubai and his insurance was under process, and during that period, he was hospitalized for a brain hemorrhage (non-work-related), who is liable to pay the hospital bill?
Jan 15, 2025
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