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What do lump sum, alimony order, and interim alimony mean in a post-divorce financial order?

Q: Dear Lawyers, In the post-divorce financial order, at the end of the form, there is an "Order Sought" section with some options: - Lump sum (what does that mean?) - Alimony order (does that mean support for the ex-wife only?) - Interim alimony (what does that mean?) Thanks in advance!

The tenant left before the end of the eviction notice period. Can I re-rent the property?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I gave a legal notice to my tenant to vacate the property as I intended to use it for personal purposes. He vacated the property before one year on his own accord. Can I rent the property again, as my circumstances have changed and I no longer wish to use it for personal use?

زوجتي هربت من المنزل بأولادي الصغار. ماذا أفعل لإسقاط حضانتها ومنع سفر الأطفال؟

س: مرحبًا، أريد رفع دعوى ضد زوجتي؛ فقد هربت من المنزل بأولادي الصغار ولا أعرف أين هي. أرغب في رفع دعوى إسقاط حضانة ودعوى عدم سفر للأطفال.

Though the case was withdrawn, it's still "under investigation" with the public prosecution. What to do?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I would like to seek assistance regarding the current status of my case. My case has been transferred from Dubai Police to the Public Prosecution. However, before that, the other party withdrew the case at the notary. All documents were submitted along with the case and to the Public Prosecution. Kindly let me know if I need to follow up with them or what the next step is. The case status is showing as "under investigation" in the Public Prosecution.

هل يمكن استخراج رخصة قيادة في الإمارات بفيزا البحث عن عمل؟

س: هل يمكن استخراج رخصة قيادة في الإمارات بفيزا البحث عن عمل؟

How to serve a notice of writ and obligation to pay when the debtor is unreachable?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I have initiated an execution case against a debtor. As the first step, I sent a "notice of writ and obligation to pay" to the debtor`s advocate. The advocate refused to accept the notice. Then I tried to send an email and SMS to the debtor. However, the court system said "No email found on Emirates ID" and "System refused to send SMS" because the debtor has outdated information on their Emirates ID. Question 1: Is a notice considered served 7 days after the court issues it, or 7 days after the debtor receives it? Question 2: What is the next step if email, SMS, and physical delivery to the advocate fail? I do not have the debtor`s physical address. 2.1 Is there a system to publish the notice on the court website? How do I petition for this? 2.2 Can I petition to publish it in a newspaper? How do I petition for this? 2.3 Are there any other steps I should take to notify the debtor?

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كيف نتعامل مع عامل غادر العمل وتغيب لمدة أسبوع؟

س: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته، عامل ترك العمل نتيجة سؤال التحريات عنه، ولا يوجد مكان له نعلمه، وتغيب لمدة أسبوع. ماذا نفعل؟

How to handle a 12% rent increase in Ras Al Khaimah when RAK RERA offers no guidance?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I have a tenancy contract in Ras Al Khaimah, expiring on January 1, 2025. This is my first year of tenancy with this particular landlord, and I intend to renew for a second year. The landlord contacted me, requesting confirmation on whether I plan to renew the tenancy or vacate, and they quoted a new rent 12% higher than the rent in the first year. The renewal terms and rates are not explicitly mentioned in the tenancy contract or the addendum. I understand that it is illegal to increase rent by more than 10%, but surprisingly, RAK RERA could not comment on this and failed to confirm which laws and regulations I could refer to. I am familiar with the renewal and rental dispute process via Dubai RERA, which is straightforward, but I am unaware of the process in Ras Al Khaimah. Could you advise on the correct and fair renewal process? Thanks!

Seller backed out after manually signing due to DLD website outage. What to do?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I am a Dubai resident. I found a property in Dubai to buy through a real estate agent, and the seller agreed on the price I offered. At the time of signing the Sale Contract (Form F) on the DLD website, the system was down, so we signed it manually and gave the deposit check to the agent. The contract stated that the RERA system was down and that when it is back in operation, we should refile Form F digitally within 24 hours. The next day, the agent prepared it, and I signed it, but the seller refused to. He proceeded with the sale of the property to a different buyer and refused to pay the penalty stated in the contract. My questions are: 1. Is this legal? 2. Can he sell it to someone else even though he signed a contract with me? 3. RERA couldn`t block the sale because the contract was done manually and not registered in their system. Do I have legal rights to demand the penalty be paid or for the sale to go through? I have a copy of the sale contract with his signature.

How many paid maternity leave days does UAE law entitle employees to?

Q: Hi, I would like to inquire about the number of paid maternity leave days an employee is entitled to under UAE law. Could you please provide clarification on this matter? Thank you!

Hidden Asset Discovery - A Case Study

The goal of conducting a covert asset inquiry is to discover and recognize assets such as real estate, funds, shares, etc. that have been hidden by one individual from another. Typical situations where conducting a covert asset investigation might be necessary include divorce. Many times spouses try to conceal assets to impact property division or the amounts given in monthly alimony or child support during divorce proceedings.

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Can the UAE resident visa get canceled if the resident is outside the UAE?

Q: Can the UAE resident visa get canceled if the resident is outside the UAE? If it can, how long will it take?

Handling landlord's notice to vacate my apartment in Ajman at the end of my lease

Q: Dear Lawyers, My apartment lease contract in Ajman ends on 09-Dec-2024. The landlord has served me a notice through the Ministry of Justice, stating their unwillingness to renew the contract and requesting that I vacate the property at the end of the lease.

Will revoking the NOC I gave my wife help her leave without paying 3 months' notice salary?

Q: Hi, My wife is currently working in a nursery under my visa as a Teacher`s Assistant. I was suddenly relocated by my company to another emirate, and my wife and son will accompany me. She is under a labor contract with her company, and her Adek pass is under the company. She wishes to leave without notice because her position will not affect the activities of the school. However, her manager is requesting 3 months` notice or 3 months` salary before she can leave. I need advice on what to do next because this is not stated in her contract, and she is not a teacher who would need to pay such an amount. Will revoking the NOC I gave her to work solve the issue? I even offered for her to pay 1 month of her salary plus the labor contract money so we can relocate, but the manager is still refusing. What can I do? She needs to start another job when we move to another emirate, and Adek pass approval is required, so she needs cancellation from her current employer.

Nearing the end of the grace period—how can I extend my visa without a new job?

Q: Hello, I am a British citizen, and I`ve lost my job. After the one-month grace period, how can I reapply for a new visa or extension if I haven`t found a new role yet?

Do I need to re-upload evidence in my personal status appeal case?

Q: Dear Lawyers, In a Personal Status appeal case, do I need to upload the WhatsApp messages or evidence of abuse from my ex-husband again into the court system, even though I had already uploaded them in the previous case? Or should I only upload the receipts and invoices that show the expenses for which I disagreed with the amount or the judge`s final decision?

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