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UAE
How to file a family case against husband in Dubai from outside
Q: My husband fled to Dubai after he stopped contact with me for over a year. I had filed a maintenance and domestic violence case against him here in India after he physically abused me and later refused to keep me with him. He then sent me back to my parents` place which has been over 1.5 years. We tried to talk and come to a solution for his behaviour but he fled to Dubai and we have no knowledge of his whereabouts, phone number or anything except for his passport copy. My in-laws are also not ready to provide any information unless we agree to pay a certain amount for the information. Is there any way that I can file a case against him in Dubai from India? Or something that he is deported here in India so that I can take legal action against him? Questions & Answers
UAE
Checking the status of a company after leaving it and returning to home country
Q: I launched a company in Ajman FZ in April 2014 for 1 year. Since the company was not profitable, I didn`t continue running the company. I am a resident of India. I had not taken any visas. I ran the company for a year and assumed that it will be closed. Now, I am planning to shift my base to Dubai. Will this be a setback? What fines do I have to pay Questions & Answers
UAE
The value of investment is changed to zero after promising to provide a risk-free product
Q: I am a victim of financial fraud where a company provided me with a risk-free product where I invested my life-time savings and then, taking advantage of the Covid pandemic, they changed the dynamics of the product and reduced the value of my complete investment to zero. One of the companies was registered in DIFC and DIFC asked me to look at the legal route and contact SEC. I approached SEC who then categorized the company as a violator but didn`t provide any legal guidance. I need support to understand my recourse options and recover my hard-earned savings. Questions & Answers
UAE
What is the best way to recover money from a cryptocurrency exchange scam?
Q: What is the best way to recover money from a cryptocurrency exchange scam? The platform I`m using to trade cryptocurrency is based in Singapore but operated by Chinese people. I have invested 150k AED into it, coming all from my credit cards. When I wanted to withdraw money, the customer service said that I need to pay taxes on the profit amount. After paying taxes to them, they are now saying the financial intelligence department found that my account is abnormal and suspected of money laundering due to recent frequent trades and excessive txn volume. They want me to deposit 20% of my account amt (10k USD) within a week to prove that I didn`t launder money, or it will be frozen and will report me to the FI dept. Can you please advise if this is legal according to the laws and regulations of Singapore? I don`t have money anymore to pay them and I think it`s just a scam. The platform recently had the system upgraded and changed; no license, no t&cs, no physical address, no phone number. Shall I report to the police now? Questions & Answers
UAE
Legal requirements for starting a hair salon in the UAE
Q: Hello Actually, I want to start a Gents Salon in Dubai So which company will be better for doing all formalities like the sponsor, license... etc.? Also, can I get any loan for this business from any bank in Dubai/ UAE? Questions & Answers
UAE
How to check the reason of rejecting visa and being blacklisted in the UAE
Q: Hi, I’m K E.S. and I’m a US Citizen. The security check officers didn’t allow me to enter, because I’m on the blacklist. So please help me asap to get me in Dubai, as I have a business meeting that needs to be physically done soon in Dubai. Best, K. Questions & Answers
UAE
How to defend an accusation of embezzlement to get visa cancellation and passport
Q: Actually, I want advice about my cancellation. There is one issue for my company, I took the two project payment (total of AED 8510) without the company`s knowledge. I already got a termination on Nov 26 and after the notice period, they found this issue. Then I gave this payment to the company. After that, they`re going to sue legally at the police station. Now the company`s stand is not to give the passport & visa cancellation. They have doubt I took more money & someone behind me. I want to know what is the maximum impact in this case. Please advise on what I can do to get my cancellation & passport. Questions & Answers
UAE
What to do if the employer reduces my notice period and threatens me?
Q: Hello lawyer, I am an Indian and have been facing a problem with my employer. I have signed a paper which says my notice is 3 months but when I came to the UAE, I signed a contract which says 1 month. I was new so didn’t understand at the 1st time as no copy of the contract was provided to me. Now I want to leave, I learned that my UAE contract which is submitted to MOHRE is of 1 month and I gave 1-month notice. The employer is forcing me to work for 3 months and called me to the office and was abusive and made religious comments and family comment and asked me to keep my mouth shut or he will show his power. I am scared, what to do? Questions & Answers
KSA
إجبار الموظف على استهلاك أيام الإجازات قبل إنهاء عقده
س: السلام عليكم، أُبلغت من الشركة بأنهم لا يريدون تجديد عقد عملي وعند السؤال عن مستحقاتي ومن ضمنها إجازات متراكمة لمدة ثلاث سنوات أبلغوني بوجوب أخذها قبل إنهاء عقدي أو أفقدها على حسب كلامهم. السؤال: هل يستطيعون إجباري على أخذها؟ وفي حال رفضي، هل يسقط حقي في المطالبة بها؟ وشكرًا! Questions & Answers
Egypt
استرجاع حقوق الورثة بعد كتابة الورث لأحدهم دون الباقي
س: أب مريض لديه ولدين و٦ بنات من زوجتين. قبل وفاته بـ ٨ شهور كتب كل ما يملك (أراضي وعقارات وسيارة يُقدَّر ثمنهم بـ٢٠ مليون) بيع وشراء مُسجَّل في المحكمة لأحد أبنائه وحرم الآخرين دون موافقتهم أو حتى علمهم. ما الإجراء القانوني الذي يمكن أن يأخذه باقي الإخوة ليحصلوا على ميراثهم الشرعي؟ علمًا بأن الأب كان مريض ضغط وسكر وكبد وكلى وتوفي في المستشفى. Questions & Answers
UAE
Continuing judicial procedures of a bounced cheque case after leaving the UAE
Q: Dear All, Greetings, A company I made a business with issued me a cheque with insufficient funds and I reported the case to Dubai Police. Kindly be noted that the company license will end on 26/01/2021, so would I be able to file a civil case against the company to get my dues after that date? And what will happen if I or the issuer of the cheque leave UAE? Am I able to file a civil case from my home country? Thanks in Advance! Questions & Answers
UAE
How to settle a bank loan properly from abroad
Q: Good morning, I have defaulted on a credit card/loan debt totaling 133.000 DHS for the last 15 months. I would like to clear this debt, but I am not sure of the best way to do so. My end of service gratuity would be mostly absorbed by this debt, but it has not been processed by my former employer, as they said that my resignation was not received or was received after the resignation window. They ordered me to return to work and I could not, so they terminated me for abandoning my job. My bank demanded full payments, but I could not maintain them at the time. After a few months, I received a notice with threats of a criminal case, so I did not return to the UAE to try to sort my out processing to receive my EOS. I received an email from a debt collection agency and want to know if it is best to try to negotiate affordable monthly payments through them or with the help of legal representation. Questions & Answers
UAE
What happens if you default on the instalments of a purchased property?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I wanted some legal advice regarding my property issue. I have purchased a quarter share of a hotel room investment in a project in Dubai Marina. I have paid about 31% of the total purchase price. I have signed all the paperwork and obtained the partial property deed. Due to the Coronavirus, I am unable to continue to make the payments required. Now the developers are saying that by Dubai Law, they are allowed to keep 25% of the total purchase price from the monies I have paid. I want to know if there is any case law or discretion that the developers have to consider in circumstances such as mine where I want to complete the transaction but I am unable to due to not having a job and financially being able to complete the transaction. I am trying to sell the interest but at present cannot find a buyer. Please let me know what my legal rights are if the developer does keep the full 25% of the purchase price, do I have any legal remedies? Thank you Z. Questions & Answers
UAE
Is it advisable to withdraw a labour case to cancel visa and avoid ban?
Q: I filed a labour case against employer for pending salaries and EOSB, and cancellation of visa. The complaint was transferred to the court now. I received the link and registered the case against the employer now, which will be heard after 12 days. My employer is asking me to sign the cancellation and collect my amount but I am not at all satisfied with their offer. My question is how can I answer them as the matter is in the court already? Any cancellation now needs to be done through the court, so please advise what shall I reply to them. Once the file is open, I need to wait for the judgement and then follow up for visa cancellation not before the case is done. If I do it before and listen to my employer what will the consequences be? Please advise. Questions & Answers
UAE
How to sue the work manager for harassment and slander over the phone
Q: Good day, My manager has been shouting at me over the phone, insulting, harassing, bullying & slandering for 2 hours. All because I got very sick & sent her sick leave. I`m aware that it`s not allowed to record the phone conversation according to the UAE law & I was at home as I live alone & don`t have a witness on the moment of the phone conversation. Now the manager denies what`s mentioned above. What can I do in such a situation? Thank you Questions & Answers
UAE