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Can the father control the visitation from and to the monther if he won the custody of children?

Q: A judgment has granted sole custody of the minor daughter to the father (Plaintiff) and ruled to prove the plaintiff’s custody of the little girl. This does not prevent the right of the defendant (Mother) to see her, visit her, and have her visit him, as will be stated in the operative part. And since the fees and expenses include attorney fees, the court obliges the defendant to pay them in accordance with the text of Article 133 of the Civil Procedures Law. 1. Does the plaintiff have the right to deny the mother taking the child to her place for an overnight stay and only approve supervised visitation? 2. What must be the frequency and duration of supervised visits and video call facility allowed if the child is 8 years old? 3. Does the plaintiff have the right to deny entry to the home without his consent and request the defendant to pick up and drop up the child in the building reception? 4. Can the plaintiff request the defendant to use the appclose application to schedule visitation and video calls?

Can the seller change the terms after we signed an MOU for the purchase of an apartment?

Q: Hi, After we signed an MOU to purchase an apartment, the landlord added another requirement (not listed in the MOU) that we should allow the current tenants to stay in the apartment until September, when their lease agreement finishes in March. I have two questions: Can I back out of the MOU (the owner has not signed yet) based on this unforeseen condition? If the owner signs the MOU, can I send a letter to evacuate to the tenants as an intended landlord? Thanks

Can I get court approval to relocate to India with my twins despite a travel ban by their father?

Q: Hello, I have been granted a divorce with joint custody of my twin boys (14 months old). I now wish to relocate to my home country, India, but my husband wants to stay in Dubai. He placed a travel ban on the kids before filing for divorce, and it is still in effect. Are there chances of obtaining permission from the Dubai court to relocate to India? I don’t have any family members in Dubai, making it difficult for me to care for the two kids.

What is the statute of limitations for filing a civil lawsuit in the UAE?

Q: Hello, What is the statute of limitations for filing a civil lawsuit in the UAE?

Can I submit my appeal through the Dubai Public Prosecutor's official website?

Q: Hi, Is there a fee for appealing a criminal case? The Public Prosecutor has already filed an appeal, but I also need to appeal. Can I submit my appeal through the Dubai Public Prosecutor`s official website? Please advise on the process for appealing a criminal case after the Public Prosecutor has already appealed. Thank you

How to prove your innocense if your act is linked to a series of acts that constitute a crime?

Q: Article 89 of Federal Decree No. 31 of 2021 promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law stipulates that “If several crimes are committed for one purpose and are inseparably linked to each other, they must all be considered one crime and the penalty prescribed for the most severe of those crimes must be imposed.” Since the four accused were committed for one criminal purpose, and the link between the first, second, and third charges was inseparable, as they were organized by one criminal plan with the accused committing several acts that together formed a single criminal unit intended by the legislator, the court, therefore, considers it one crime and punishes it with the penalty for the most severe crime. That is in accordance with the provisions of Article 89 of the Crimes and Penalties Law, as will follow in the operative part of the ruling. Whereas Article 2/126 of Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law How to defend yourself if innocent?

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Can persons deported from Qatar enter and work in the UAE?

Q: Can persons deported from Qatar enter and work in the UAE? Is there any GCC immigration ban system?

Can I sell a car that is not registered in my name if the owner is abroad?

Q: Hello, Can I sell a car that is not registered in my name if the owner is abroad?

I signed an employment contract with a company and the visa was rejected. Can I seek other opportunities?

Q: Good day, Pardon my lengthy question. I had an interview on 21 December and accepted the offer letter on 26 December. The company claims to have proceeded to process my work permit with me signing the MOHRE contract on 5 January. I have incurred costs in extending my visit visa since it expired on the 14th of January while attending work. I asked for an update on the visa situation, but they keep saying it has been rejected without giving a solid reason for rejection so we can rectify it. A search on the MOHRE website shows the contract is there but without my signature and it`s listed as "Transaction under process, unattested contract" yet I signed it. My question is, without transparency from the employer, can I seek other opportunities? I`m currently legally on a visit visa to avoid incurring losses. Thank you

What can I do if my rental case judgment came with way higher amount than the original amount?

Q: I have a case related to rent where I had to pay 5,555 and 9,600 for the month (01/02/2023) that we stayed till the evacuation date (01/03/2023) plus the court fees. The total amount is 17,350. Then he filed an execution order on (09/03/2023) and I received a document with the details, so I had 2 weeks to pay it off but I didn’t so they issued a letter to arrest the defendant on (30/03/2023) then on (09/11/2023) they issued a travel ban, I’m planning to pay it off now in installments. However, when I went to check for the amount now it says I have to pay 34,000. They included the 5,555 plus the court fees and they calculated the amount of the rent from 14/12/2022 to 01/03/2023 which equals 24,618. However, that doesn’t make sense because I only have to pay 15,155, excluding court fees, as stated in the letter I received on 09/03/2023. So what do I do? Do I have to appeal?

Why is my verdict to pay a fine in a bounced cheque instead of paying the amount of the cheque?

Q: My criminal case (cheque case) verdict is: "The court ruled in his presence convicting the accused and punishing him with a fine of (five thousand dirhams - 5,000 dirhams) for the charge. Assigned to him and obliged him to pay the prescribed judicial fees" I`m just confused that if I`m guilty of the accusation, why the punishment is to pay a fine and not to pay the amount on the cheque?

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Is a landlord required to provide written notice for rent increases?

Q: Hello, Is a landlord required to provide written notice for rent increases? If so, how many days in advance must it be given in Dubai?

What to do if the landlord sent me a rent increase notice to an unregistered mail?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I filed an offer & deposit but due to the nonresponse of the landlord, the case was rejected as confirmed by RDC. 1. Offer & deposit filed at the beginning of Jan 2025, supported by the Dec 2024 RERA Rental Index, which indicated no rent increase for my lease expiring in Jan 2025. However, the landlord mentioned that the updated RERA Calculator for this year reflects a 5% rent increase. 2. The landlord claims to have sent a rental notice over 90 days prior, but the email was sent to an unregistered address. As per the tenancy contract, the email address they used is not the official one. RDC advised me to wait for the landlord to file a case against me, as I am not in urgent need of Ejari. However, I am concerned about potential legal repercussions for non-payment of rent & would like guidance on the following: • Do I have a compelling case based on the details above? • How & where can I deposit the cheques to avoid the landlord suing me for non-payment? Thank you in advance.

Can my husband stay in the same apartment during the iddah period while I file for divorce?

Q: Salam Alaykum, I want to inquire about filing for divorce. I know that I must apply for family guidance to start the process. However, while submitting such an application, can my husband live in the same apartment with me, or should he move out during the iddah period? He is an Emirati, and I am an expat; I do not have any other place to stay.

What are the costs for converting to Islam and getting married as UAE residents?

Q: Hi sir, I have a friend who wants to become Muslim, and we both want to marry each other. I want to know the cost for everything. We are both UAE residents. Thank you!

The status of my case is "Governed." What does that mean?

Q: Hello, My hearing was conducted last week, and now the status of my case is "Governed." What does that mean?

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