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Time frame of a bounced cheque case to change from a criminal to a civil case
Q: Hello, If I have a bounced check case over 200,000 AED which has been filed over 3 years ago, is it still considered a criminal offense in Dubai or is it now considered civil? Is there a time frame through which checks change from criminal to civil? Questions & Answers
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Domestic helper's resignation during the probation period and visa costs
Q: Hi Sir/Ma`am, I`ve been working here in the UAE for 15 years as a domestic helper. Now, I have a new employer who is an expat. They have already issued a visa for me. My problem is that I`m not happy to work with them. Do I have a probation period for 6 months? Should I pay the whole year visa costs to them? Thank you! Legal blog
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Accident and Personal Injury Compensation
Personal injury involves an injury sustained physically, emotionally and mentally. The injured person is entitled to claim damages where he has suffered an injury due to the other person’s wrongdoing. The victim may file a case against the person, who is found guilty in a criminal case or his insurance company if the defaulter has secured himself by insurance. The UAE civil law allows filing a compensation claim for injury damages. Questions & Answers
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Leaving job after 6-month probation period and searching for another
Q: Hi, I came with an agency for a housemaid job and after the 6-month probation period, I left the place because of many reasons. Then, my employer canceled my visa. Now I want to search for an outside job, but my agency is claiming 5000 AED to give me back my passport. Please I need to know my rights! Questions & Answers
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Leaving the current work and getting another offer in limited contracts
Q: Hi Sir, I am an Architect Engineer and I am writing to you because I am too much discouraged and blackmailed by my employer. I was selected for an office and I worked there for 3 months and then, due to workload, my employer transferred me 2 times. When he was doing that, he said that he will pay for my rent in the first month and, in the 2nd month, he will increase my salary and, with that, he transferred me. After 1 month, when I asked him for the rent, he didn`t pay me the rent. In the second month when I called him, he started shouting and fighting but at last, he paid me for the rent. Now it has been 3 months and he didn`t increase my salary. When I text him, he didn`t reply and when I call him, he says that he is in a meeting. I have a limited-term contract. When I sent my CV to another office for new opportunities, my current employer called me and blackmailed me that he will ban me for 1 year. I got another job offer double the salary. Can I join? Questions & Answers
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Convincing the bank to accept loan installments after filing a civil claim
Q: Hello, I have a notice from the DIFC courts against my personal loan which I borrowed from a bank in 2014. The amount is AED 350k. I have already served the jail time; 2 months for the criminal offense of signing the cheque. I am offering a settlement to the bank in monthly installments which I can manage, but they are not agreeing upon and, now, the court will resume the hearings. The problem is that I wanted to pay off, but I can`t afford to pay heavy installments which the bank is asking for. How to convince the bank? Questions & Answers
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Consequences of multiple criminal cases for bounced cheques
Q: I have two criminal cases for cheque bounce in Al Ain Court for the same party; the first case amount is 1,006,000 AED (13 cheques) and the second case amount is 400,000 AED (one cheque). What will be the possible action against me? Prison or fine? What will be the maximum? Thanks! Legal blog
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What You Must Know about Company Liquidation in the UAE
Companies can be wound up by Voluntary Liquidation. This shall proceed as initiated by shareholders or creditors of a company by passing a valid shareholder’s resolution. When a company’s financial mechanism fails, and the company is in financial distress and/ or becomes insolvent whereby it is unable to pay off its debts, the company may file a petition for winding up to the court. Legal blog
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Differences Between Limited & Unlimited Contracts
An interview-format article covering the topic of employment contracts in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. Ludmila discusses the aspects of limited and unlimited contracts, like the end of service, notice, arbitrary dismissal...etc. Questions & Answers
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The consequences of rejecting a civil appeal and inability to pay
Q: Cassation Court has rejected my civil appeal and I, along with 3 more people, have been made liable to pay 360k each. I wanted to know what happens if I don`t have money to pay. Can the court issue an arrest warrant or put a travel ban? Will they freeze my bank accounts for recovery? Also, can I speak to the party who has put a claim to settle it outside? As I have spent a lot of money on the last 5 years fighting the case and now I don`t have money. Please advise! Questions & Answers
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Precautions for giving a security cheque against provided services
Q: We are asked to give an undated security cheque in lieu of the payment done for provided services, how to write this cheque? Can we mention "Security Cheque" on the face of the cheque? Questions & Answers
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Second marriage without first wife's permission
Q: My concern is that my husband has done the 2nd marriage without taking permission from me and without informing me when I was in Pakistan. When I came to Dubai, I knew about it but before that, my husband was not giving us any expenses and we were struggling but when I came to Dubai he apologized to me. Now my husband wants to leave that woman since he is not earning that much money but I don`t know what to do. Should I approach the court since my husband wants to get rid of that woman? He does not even have children with her so should he file for divorce? or should I file a case against him for my sons` expenses? Your advice will help me! Questions & Answers
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Charging an employee for employment expenses
Q: Hi, I am a first timer here in Dubai. My employer wants to charge me all her expenses incurred during my application; like medical examination, visa, work permit and the money she gave to my agency. What should I do? Questions & Answers
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Consequences of canceling a contract by a client after property completion
Q: I have paid 20% of a commercial property value which has been completed. I am unable to arrange for the remaining amount and want to cancel the contract. Can the builder legally demand 20% more to forfeit a total of 40% before the cancellation? Can the builder put a criminal case for the non-payment of a bank loan? What are my options? Questions & Answers
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Proving partner's forgery of signature on a cheque from outside the UAE
Q: Hi, I am not a resident of the United Arab Emirates and there was an unpleasant situation with me. My business partner issued a check on my behalf and forged my signature. The amount of the check is 3 million dirhams. I got an international arrest warrant. Now I can’t come to the UAE for objective reasons. I need your consultation. How can I prove my innocence? Questions & Answers
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