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How can I reduce my 2-month notice period to 1 month for a new opportunity?
Q: Dear Lawyers, My notice period, as per my contract, is 2 months, but I have received a very good opportunity. I would like to serve a 1-month notice period instead. What can be done in this regard?
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Nov 13, 2024
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Filing for Bankruptcy and Insolvency in the UAE: What You Need to Know
Dealing with financial difficulties can be overwhelming, but the UAE provides a comprehensive legal framework to manage bankruptcy and insolvency in a way that benefits both debtors and creditors. Understanding these laws and how they work can make a huge difference in navigating the process successfully. Questions & Answers
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How can I get my visa canceled for new employment if my free zone company has gone bust?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I am a free zone employee who resigned from the company. The company went bust and cannot cancel my visa. I raised a dispute with the Free Zone Authority, which was then transferred to MOHRE, and now I have to approach Al Adheed. I need to cancel my visa so that I can get hired elsewhere. The Free Zone Authority advised me to submit a court letter. Is this the NOC they are requesting? My priority is not receiving my dues but rather getting my visa canceled.
Nov 12, 2024
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How can a woman file for divorce and child custody due to domestic violence?
Q: A friend of mine is in a difficult situation. She has a child, but the child’s father has kicked her out of their room and taken custody of the child. The father is from Yeman. He has also been physically harming her—she has visible bruises—and has taken her Emirates ID and mobile phone, leaving her with nowhere to go, she has a job. Currently, she is staying with a friend and is not allowed to return to her room. Kindly request your advice on what steps she should take in this situation.
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Nov 12, 2024
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Dubai Court placed a hold on my account for another bank's case: what are my options?
Q: Hello, I received an SMS and email from A bank stating that my bank account is on hold as per a Dubai Court order. I only have AED 2,000 left in my account, which is for my treatment and medication because I have breast cancer. I lost my job last year and was unable to pay my personal loan installment with B bank. It was B bank that filed a case and a travel ban with Dubai Court. But how can Dubai Court put a hold on my A bank account, even though the case is with another bank (B bank)?
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Nov 12, 2024
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Can a UAE bank take legal action on a 15+ years personal default?
Q: Can a UAE bank take legal action on a 15+ years personal default? They haven`t applied any legal action so far and I thought there was no default. But after a period of 15+ years, the collection agency contacted me for payment.
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Nov 12, 2024
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Can a UAE bank take legal action on a personal loan default that is over 15 years old?
Q: Dear Lawyers, Can a UAE bank take legal action on a personal loan default that is over 15 years old? They haven’t taken any legal action so far, so I thought there was no default. But after more than 15 years, a collection agency is now contacting me for payment.Nov 12, 2024
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مصطلحات ومفاهيم قانونية عامة
نورد هنا شرحاً مبسطاً لبعض المصطلحات القانونية التي يحتاجها الجميع في وقت ما لمعرفة ما تعنيه والحقوق والموجبات التي ترتبها، قبل الإقدام على أي تصرف قانوني. يقع هذا ضمن المساعي الهادفة لنشر المعلومة القانونية لتصبح بمتناول الجميع. Questions & Answers
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Is there hope for bail in a 25-year sentence for a minor drug charge?
Q: Dear Lawyers, My brother was sentenced to 25 years in jail for a minor drug case (1 gram) on October 24, 2024. Can he get bail? What will happen next, and what can I do to help him get released? Kindly advise!+4
Nov 12, 2024
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Can I request a residency NOC with an expired visa while awaiting my salary from the court?
Q: Dear Lawyers, The judgment of my labor case is in my favor. I had some pending salary from my employer, which they eventually paid to the court. I’ve been waiting for my payment from the court. However, my residency expired one month ago. Can I request a residency NOC now? Also, if I have an offer letter, would I need to pay for my overstay?+2
Nov 12, 2024
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I am forced to resign due to the ill treatment from the employer. Do I have to pay my visa costs?
Q: I`m in a free zone company. I started my employment in June 2024 and they gave me a visa in August 2024. Now, I want to resign because my employer is always fighting with me. He said bad words to me and reduced my salary also from 3000 AED to 2500 AED because they said I was not doing my job well. I said to them I wanted to resign, but they said if I resigned, I have to pay 10,000 AED for the visa cost as per my offer letter. Help me with this, pleaseNov 12, 2024
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Can I resign as a domestic helper and find a new employer without leaving the UAE?
Q: Hello, I`m working as a domestic helper for 3 months now, but I`m not happy. I work 15 hours a day. Can I resign and find a new employer without exiting?
Nov 12, 2024
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Can my employer deduct private garage repair costs from my salary after an accident?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I had an accident last night, and it was my mistake. I called Saeed and made an insurance claim report, but my employer didn’t claim the insurance; he went to a private garage for repairs. Now he has deducted the garage costs from my salary. Is this legal in the UAE?+1
Nov 12, 2024
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Can my brother travel outside the country if he filed a case against assault?
Q: My brother is the victim of 2 attackers. We filed the case and the case is in court but while we`re waiting for the next hearing/process, his health is getting worse. So is it possible for him to travel outside Dubai back to his home country while the case is pending?Nov 11, 2024
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Can the wife lose the custody of her children due to a medical condition?
Q: I am a Hindu and my husband has filed for divorce in Dubai. We both stay in Dubai. He claimed for custody of our 11-month-old twins. The divorce is because of domestic violence and interference by his mother. I have had a history of epilepsy (a very rare occurrence) since 2011. I have been taking regular medication and working since 2011 as a teacher. The last time I had a seizure was in August 2023 when I was pregnant. No one was hurt although I fainted. My husband is claiming for the custody on these grounds. I have been staying with my kids, all by myself for the past 2 months. My husband has left me and my kids and stays somewhere else. I have worked in the US (2015-16) all by myself and have been working as a teacher in Dubai for 1.5 years. I have been driving in India since 2007 with no accidents or fines. My epilepsy has never affected my profession or lifestyle. I have been to different countries all by myself. Are there fair chances of me getting custody of my 11-month-old twins?+4
Nov 11, 2024
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إقامة دعوى إثبات نسب في محكمة الشارقة
س: السادة المحامون، إقامة دعوى إثبات نسب في محكمة الشارقة، علمًا بأن الفترة بين الولادة وعقد الزواج أقل من 6 أشهر.Nov 11, 2024
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