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What to do with a person who gave me a loan on interest and asking for more?
Q: I took 5k on interest from someone. I give him a blank cheque. I paid more than the amount but he did not give me the cheque. Now he deposited the 20k amount. Now I received a message from the court that I have a travel ban but I have to do it.
Nov 29, 2022
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A father is threatening to put a travel ban on his daughter. Is this possible?
Q: Dear sir/madam, I am a 27-year-old Emirati woman. I have left to the USA to work and study and I am back here on vacation. My father is threatening to put a ban on me in order not to allow me to travel, but I am way above the legal age; turning 28 in 3 months. Is this possible? And can I do anything to stop it?
Nov 29, 2022
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UAE
Asking for compensating ex-fiancee for physical and psychological harm
Q: Hi I got a legal notice from my ex-fiancee demanding that I pay her X amount of money for canceling the wedding about 3 weeks prior to the event. She claims that I caused her physical (we had both equally paid some advance amount towards wedding venues) and psychological harm by canceling the wedding. I called it off after warning her several times to correct her explosive and abusive temper and blatant lies. What is my best course of action here? Thanks!Nov 28, 2022
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Will you be obliged to pay the credit card debts if they are forfeited in credit report?
Q: Hello experts, My credit report on my credit card in 2013 says "written off" on my default status, but the bank and collection agency keep chasing me for the outstanding. Am I still obliged to pay them?Nov 28, 2022
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UAE
How to transfer the assets of my brother to his family in India after his death?
Q: My brother died in Sharjah due to a heart attack all of a sudden. His wife and 4-year-old daughter are in India. Now his employer is asking for a court order to issue the end-of-service benefit. I have a PoA from his wife (issued from India in English). Do we need to attest the English PoA from any department or do we need to translate it into Arabic? Please help/suggest how to get a court order. Thanks
Nov 28, 2022
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UAE
Withholding of passport by the employer and the way of claiming it back
Q: The reason for holding my passport is that the employer terminated the contract but did not cancel the visa. How much does it cost to file a legal case? How long will it take to get back my passport? ThanksNov 28, 2022
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UAE
Terminating an employee due to a conversation illegally recorded
Q: Dear sir/madam, I was working with a free zone company in Dubai and they terminated me based on an illegal record submitted by a customer within an hour by giving me one month`s notice. However, when I informed them that my contract states that termination is not before less than 3 months` notice, HR started threatening me with confidentiality and article 120, etc. I need help to get my money because HR initially didn`t see my contract and later when they checked after my email, they are trying to save their bosses money. If I go with a case, can they add more accusations based on their claim? Or will the case be based on the termination letter which was handed out without any warning ever? Please guide! Thanks,Nov 28, 2022
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UAE
Offering a loan with a condition to pay 1% insurance in advance
Q: Hi, I am based in Kuwait and an Abu Dhabi-based finance company is offering me a loan of 100,000 $ with a condition to pay 1% insurance in advance to process the loan. Their office is located in Abu Dhabi. I want someone to verify this company`s credibility; to know whether they are genuine or fake, check their license/registration, etc, and understand the conditions of the loan, furthermore, pay that 1% insurance fee only if they are satisfied.
Nov 28, 2022
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UAE
How to terminate my contract and avoid a ban to get another job offer?
Q: Hi Sir/ Ma`am, This is A. I work in a beauty salon in Dubai as a beautician since 2020 and my visa will expire on 15 January 2023. I don`t want to renew my contract here in my current company because I have got a good opportunity in another company. According to my contract, it is written if I want to terminate my contract, I need to write a letter before 90 days. But I don`t want to renew my contract here anyhow. So please suggest to me what I should do.Nov 28, 2022
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UAE
What can the employer do if an employee with a non-competition clause joins a competitor?
Q: If an employee joins a competitor and has a non-competition clause, what are my rights?Nov 28, 2022
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UAE
What should a guarantor do when the original debtor fails to pay?
Q: Hello sir, I hope you are doing well! I had unknowingly signed a personal guarantee of a loan taken by my husband for his general trading. Now I am liable to pay the debts when my husband has defaulted even though I was not a partner or related in the company. I am a housewife with no source of income and have no assets or even bank accounts in Dubai under my name. How can the court instruct me to pay the debt?Nov 27, 2022
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UAE
How to cancel a trade license when the agent asks for money?
Q: Hi there, I made a trade license in Ajman. It was issued on 12 February 2020 and then the next month lockdown happened. I couldn`t do any business and I lost all my savings for paying rent and expenses. I couldn’t renew my license. So I am doing a job now again but my visa is still under that license I want to cancel the license now. The Agent is asking me to sponsor money for 2 Years. I didn`t even use the license for a month. Please suggest or guide me with the situation. Thanks & Regards,Nov 27, 2022
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UAE
How to know where someone is arrested in the UAE?
Q: Dear attorney, My uncle called home in Nigeria 4 weeks ago and he mentioned that he was arrested in Ajman for expired travel documents. Ever since then, his phone has been unreachable and no one could tell his whereabouts. Please, we are in trouble in Nigeria as no one could tell his state of affairs. I need help on how to trace him. Thank you!Nov 27, 2022
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UAE
The procedures when being deported due to a drug case
Q: Hello, I have a deportation and fine verdict due to a drug case. My fines are already paid. Now there is only deportation. I would like to confirm the procedure how to book a ticket in public prosecution. Do I have to bring my stuff if I go to the public prosecution? Will they detain me there or bring me to Aweer? Or will they just check the possible flight for me? How are the eye-scanning and hand-prints processes?Nov 26, 2022
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UAE
How can I negotiate with the bank to pay outstanding credit card on instalments?
Q: Hi, I have a credit card issue. Since last 2019, I am asking the bank for negotiation. I paid for around 4 and half years but now I am not able to afford it anymore. But they are not negotiating and telling me to pay the full principal amount. They are calling and harassing me but not negotiating. How can I come out of this issue? This issue is pending since 2019.Nov 24, 2022
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UAE
Obtaining a succession certificate to get father's funds released from a Dubai bank
Q: Dear sir/madam, My father recently passed away in India and we would like to obtain a succession certificate in order to have his funds released from a Dubai-based bank. My mother and my 2 siblings are UK nationals living in the UK. I am aware that we need to provide our passport copies, a certified death certificate (UAE Embassy in India), and two male witnesses to confirm our family members. My questions are the following: 1. Do the two male witnesses have to be UAE nationals? Or can they be British nationals? 2. Will they be required to attend a Dubai court? Or can they confirm remotely via letter/email or phone? I would be most grateful for your assistance. Thank you for your time!
Nov 24, 2022
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