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Can I sue my father-in-law for interference and discord in my marriage?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Can I sue my father-in-law for interference and discord in my marriage? My father-in-law has been holding my 2.5-year-old son since May 30, 2023. I have not seen or heard from him or my wife since then. They are in Abu Dhabi, and I am in Dubai. My father-in-law manipulated my wife to file for divorce against me. The first case was rejected, but she has filed a second case. I know that my father-in-law is controlling everything. My main question is: Can I file a case against my father-in-law personally for interference and causing discord in my marriage for years in Dubai court?

Can a RERA certificate allow a landlord to increase rent arbitrarily?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Advice on rent rules: Can a RERA rental valuation certificate allow a landlord to increase rent arbitrarily? I received an email from my landlord saying they have taken out a RERA rental valuation certificate which legally allows them to increase the rent to that particular number, which is substantially higher than my current rent. My question is, is this allowed? My current rent was already increased by 10% last year, and now the landlord wants to increase it this year, so over two years, it is a 35% increase. What are my options here? Any advice would be helpful!

Is an eviction notice sent via email only valid?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My landlord has sent me an eviction notice via email only as per below: Dear Sir, Please Move out of my apartment after 12 months as I will live there. Regards, As far as I know, they need to serve a formal notarized notice, delivered by Aramex, Emirates Post, or any registered mail/postal services for us to vacate the property. Can we stay because he didn`t send the notarized notice through postal services? Or should we vacate the property?

Can I renew my expired UAE visa and Emirates ID without a medical test?

Q: Good evening, sir! I was confused about my employer. I signed my second contract with his company, and he sent me to Tawjeeh. I saw that my working permit is active, but he never sent me for a medical test. He is also asking me for a photo for my visa. Is it possible to renew my visa and Emirates ID without a medical test? My visa and Emirates ID expired on September 24, 2023.

Can I still file a car insurance claim 6 months after my car was stolen?

Q: Good morning, My car was stolen, and I submitted a complaint at the police station six months ago. My car was insured with comprehensive and third-party coverage. Can I still file a claim with my insurance company, or should I do something else?

Deported from Abu Dhabi, can I return with a new job offer?

Q: Dear all, I am a victim of deportation as a result of an overstayed visa from Abu Dhabi. I went to Abu Dhabi Jail to seek abscondance removal so I could pay my overstay, but unfortunately, I was arrested and deported back to my home country on October 28, 2022. I wish to return to the United Arab Emirates because I have a new job offer from my company. Please I need legal guidance. Thank you in advance!

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Changing employers in UAE: Will my bank account be affected?

Q: Hello, I have a query regarding my current situation where my Emirates ID is linked to my bank account. I am planning to cancel my existing employment visa and apply for a new work permit with a different employer. I am concerned about whether this change might impact my bank account, particularly if there are any outstanding credit card payments. Thanks!

What to do if I am employed in the UAE and got immigration visa approved?

Q: Dear lawyer, I am working in Dubai in a company and I won the American Diversity visa program, so I booked my US Visa interview in Abu Dhabi but from Ghana. I am under an employment agreement.

I'm drafting a contract to employee a freelancer for my company

Q: Hello, I`m drafting a contract to employ a freelancer for my company and was wondering if there are any freelance work agreement templates that I can use.

How to get a refund from an immigration consultant?

Q: Hi All, I paid an immigration consultant to provide me with a job offer for Canada. The office is in Business Bay. We agreed on a total cost of 30,000 CAD and a time frame of 90-120 days. I paid an initial deposit of 10,500 AED in May 2023. After I paid, they told me that the employer charged an additional 5 CAD. They have said this multiple times, claiming that the employer has high demands and the fees have increased. When I asked for a refund, they said I have to wait because they are still working on finding another employer who will charge the same amount. However, as soon as I started asking for a refund, they began to change their story. I no longer want to proceed with this process, and I want a refund.

I left the UAE with a loan and without cancellation. How to check any cases before I come back?

Q: Hello, I was living in the UAE from 2012 - 2017 working for a leading bank. I came to my country on a holiday in 2017 for the birth of my child. My boss was toxic and he wanted me back on a return flight as soon as I landed which lead to a verbal dispute and he asked me to stay forever in my country and not to come back. Since then, I was living in my country and I had a loan and a few cards where the total outstanding of all my credit is not exceeding 170,000 and I have not been able to pay any dues since 2017. I want to return to the UAE and hence I used a PRO service. According to their advice, they fetched court`s records from Dubai Courts and checked if I had any cases registered against me in any Emirate, and it didn`t have any. I further downloaded the Dubai Police app and checked if any cases filed against me there and there weren`t any either. If these 2 are clear, would I face any legal issues while entering Dubai or I will be arrested? If not, what should I do exactly?

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Child wants to stay with mother, but father wants custody. What can be done?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, If the child of divorced parents is 14, does the child get to choose who they want to live with? The father is asking for custody, and the child doesn`t want to go with the father. What actions can be taken to prevent the father from taking full custody of the child?

Real estate company throws out tenant's belongings. What to do?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I had a commercial rental issue in Dubai, and the final judgment was an arrest warrant. The real estate company received an evacuation notice and proceeded to throw out all our papers and sell our assets, as per the court decision. They threw all our papers and books onto the road, and Dubai Municipality issued a fine to us. However, we did not throw anything onto the road, and the real estate company did this purposefully. What can be done in this case?

I failed to pay rent due to lack of income. How can I avoid the consequences of the case?

Q: I`m facing a rental problem because I couldn`t pay rent for nearly 2 years due to a lack of income and a bad credit score, which prevents me from getting any loans or credit. My family includes two school-aged kids (small daughters, 4 and 7 Years). I know I might face legal consequences, and I want to know what I can do to avoid going to jail. I`m committed to sorting out the rent issue, even if it means repaying it when I find a stable income. Please guide me on what steps I can take in this situation. Thank you

What is the compensation for termination with 30 days notice period?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, What is the compensation for termination with 30 days notice period?

Can the spouse claim backdated expenses plus maintenance upon mutual divorce?

Q: My wife and I are Indian Christians with one child and are in the process of a no-fault mutual divorce. While I understand the father has to take full responsibility for the child`s maintenance, my spouse is claiming 3 years of backdated expenses as per Article 67 of the personal status law. I have provided financial support to my wife during our marriage and we have agreed to share the expenses but still under extreme financial strain which is one of the reasons for divorce. Can she force these 3 years of backdated expenses if produced as an agreement as this is a completely unreasonable point to agree with? What are the chances to let the court decide whether this is acceptable or not?

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