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Returning to home country with children without wife's approval
Q: We are Muslims and I`m married 8 years ago and I have two children; a 5-year old daughter and a 2-year old son. We are still living together. Due to my financial situation, I decided to go back to my home country but my wife`s family is not allowing her to leave or take the children with me. Her family keeps on interfering in my family`s life and turning her against me. Going back to the country means I want to give my children a good education, a professional life, and a better future. In this situation, what I can do? I can`t leave my family here and go without my children. Questions & Answers
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Preparing a will for giving the entire inheritance to granddaughter
Q: I am a UAE citizen. My son passed away. I have no other children and I am divorced. I only have one granddaughter who is American/Canadian. I also have 2 brothers and 2 sisters and a mother. Under Islamic law, will she inherit me? If not, can I put a will in place for her to get my entire inheritance whilst still abiding with Islamic law? Thank you for your time! Questions & Answers
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The applied law when the employment agreement is not approved
Q: I was the CEO of a private office & group of companies owned by one of Abu Dhabi Sheikhs. My visa was issued for the private office and it was for three years. We both signed a special employment agreement. The agreement was not filed or approved by the Labour Department. I had no labour card. Also, my payroll was not paid through the Wages Protection System of the Labour Department. Does the labour law apply to any dispute with the employer or we should see the provisions of the employment agreement? Questions & Answers
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توكيل المحامي بعد صدور الحكم
س: بخصوص تورُّط شخص في قضية مخدرات، هل يتم توكيل المحامي قبل المحاكمة وصدور الحكم أم بعد ذلك في دبي؟ أحد الأشخاص أخبرني أنه يتم توكيل المحامي بعد صدور الحكم! Questions & Answers
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Resigning and leaving to home country without visa cancellation
Q: Dear Sir, I worked for a company with an unlimited contract as an archives clerk for almost 7 months. I resigned from my job due to an emergent court case in my country without giving notice period and asked them to cancel as early as possible but in vain. I left the country without cancellation. I sent all my court documents to my company to prove that my exit was an emergency. My question is: if I come back before the six-month period ends for visa cancellation, what consequences I could face as per the labour law? Questions & Answers
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Due benefits upon the end of a limited labour contract term
Q: My contract is expiring and I informed my employer that I won`t be continuing. My contract is a Limited contract. The offer that I singed states that I am eligible for a ticket if I completed my 2 years. Since I am not continuing, does it mean that I am not eligible for the ticket? Aside from the gratuity, what else should I get from the company? Questions & Answers
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Missing the appeal time of a labor case and the proposed remedy
Q: A labor case was decided against our company in absentia because the lawyer we hired never appeared in court. Appeal time of 1 month against that decision already lapsed. Now there is a travel ban on the partner. 1. We want to know the remedy we have in law to get the travel ban removed. 2. Is license renewal with partner change possible or not? 3. Can a labor case be reopened? and also can we file a case against that fraudster lawyer? Questions & Answers
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Painting and maintenance of a rented apartment in Dubai
Q: I have been in an apartment for more than 7 years. I asked the landlord to paint the apartment, he says that he needs a two-year contract from me to do the painting. Is painting included in the maintenance? Questions & Answers
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Receiving gratuity upon resignation while being outside
Q: Do I still have the right to receive my gratuity if I have resigned by email in the first week of Feb 2020? I was unable to serve notice period and I am no longer in the UAE? My contract will end the first week of April 2020 and the company is refusing to give my overtime pay and end of service benefits. As per the boss, I need to be present in the UAE. I need your advice regarding my situation and it’ll surely be of great help. Thanks so much! Questions & Answers
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Issuing a work visa after visit visa expiry and overstay
Q: I have been on a visit visa. I found a job with a company. My visa expired. The company is telling me to lie to immigration that they just hired me. They told me that I should cry so immigration has mercy and forgive the overstay. The manager said that I should go to the airport and cry there. I am Ugandan. Please advise me! Questions & Answers
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Liability of a driver for hitting pedestrians causing death and injury
Q: Hi, My father is in Dubai. Today he accidentally hit two men and one of them got dead instantly. The other one is in a hospital under critical condition. I have lost contact with them since then. Being his son, I`m worried about him a lot. So I wanted to know what will happen to him next. Legal blog
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Declaring the UAE as a Reciprocating Territory of India
As the bilateral relations between India and the United Arab Emirates have witnessed a rapid growth in the recent past, and to further augment their strategic partnership, the Central Government of India has on January 17, 2020, declared the UAE to be a reciprocating territory for the purposes of Section 44A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC). Questions & Answers
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Precautions while spending vacation with pregnant girlfriend in the UAE
Q: Hello Nikhat Sardar Khan, I have a question related to pregnancy and marriage. I plan to come to Dubai for some days on holiday. My girlfriend is pregnant (3 months) and we`re not married. What are the risks if a problem related to pregnancy happened and we wanted to see a doctor? Thank you in advance, Best regards Questions & Answers
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Coming back to the UAE after accepting a plea for mercy
Q: I got charged with possession of drugs, 2 years ago, and executed my judgment 10 months ago (deportation). I applied to the Ruler’s Court for amnesty, to get acquitted of the crime, and have my record cleared. In February 2020, my wishes came true. The Ruler`s Court has accepted my plea for mercy and has cleared the deportation and record. I would like to know how do I proceed to come back to the UAE and whether any issues will arise if I do go back. Would I get detained again? Questions & Answers
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شروط إخلاء المأجور قبل الموعد المحدد في عقد الإيجار
س: هل يحق للمؤجر طلب إيجار شهرين غرامة إذا رغب المستأجر في إنهاء العلاقة الإيجارية قبل المدة المحددة بالعقد؟ مع العلم أن المستأجر أرسل إشعارًا بما يفيد رغبته في إنهاء العقد قبل مدته. ليس ذلك فقط، بل قبل موعد الإخلاء بشهرين أيضًا. شكرًا جزيلاً! Questions & Answers
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