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Legal steps to file a compensation case against developer for misleading information
Q: Filing a case against the developer for compensation due to misleading information, delaying the completion and handover. I would like to see what are my chances to get compensation for all the misleading acts that the developer has done so far and also delaying the project. Thank you. Questions & Answers
UAE
Leaving the UAE without resignation from work or giving a notice period
Q: My friend has left the UAE without resigning or a notice period. Her employer is chasing for applying a 3-month employment penalty. She has no outstanding debts or loans. Can they legally get this money from her? Questions & Answers
UAE
How to revoke the power of attorney given to a lawyer?
Q: I had hired a lawyer for my divorce and unfortunately because of his incompetence my divorce is denied. The lawyer had failed to provide important proof that I gave him. I paid him already half of the AED 15 000, what should I do? How can I revoke the POA ( I don’t have the initial copy)? Questions & Answers
UAE
إنشاء شركة نشاطها المواد الغذائية والمنتجات البلاستيكية
س: السلام عليكم، أرغب في إنشاء شركة نشاطها المواد الغذائية والمنتجات البلاستيكية. السؤال الأول: ما الشكل القانوني؟ السؤال الثاني: هل يمكن الجمع بين النشاطين؟ وشكرًا! Questions & Answers
UAE
What to do in case of property delay in handover and how to claim refund?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I have invested in two properties with a developer back in 2018 and paid an amount of AED 535,000 in total. The handover was due in Q1 2020. Until now the progress is showing 17% only on the DLD website which indicates they might not be able to deliver anytime soon. How can I get a total refund of my paid money and what are the legal steps that I should follow with the developer in terms of the notice period and everything? Questions & Answers
UAE
How to calculate gratuity after reducing the salary?
Q: My question is how to calculate the End Of Service Benefits for an employee working in a private company with an unlimited contract? My basic salary was (on average) AED 9000 per month from the year 2009 to 2019, which is reduced to AED 5000 in a new contract signed in 2020. Unfortunately, the company has terminated me in 2021. Now, based on which basic salary my EOSB will be calculated; the first 10 years based on AED 9000 or last year (2020) based on AED 5000? Questions & Answers
UAE
The consequences of resignation to join another company in limited contracts
Q: I have signed a limited-term contract of 2 years as an HR Manager. Can I resign before the end date of my contract to join another company? Questions & Answers
UAE
فسخ عقد وحدة سكنية من جانب المستثمر
س: مرحبًا، استثمرت في وحدة بفندق بدبي وسلمت الشركة ثلثي المبلغ وتوقفت عن الباقي إذ أود فسخ العقد مع الشركة واسترداد مالي. ذكروا لي أنهم سيأخذون 40٪ من قيمة العقار ويعطوني الباقي. هل هذه النسبة صحيحة؟ أرجو إفادتي بأسرع وقت. مشكورين! Questions & Answers
UAE
طلب الطلاق نتيجة لعدم إعطاء الزوجة نفقة بحجة إحضار المتطلبات
س: زوجي لا يعطيني أي نفقة ويقول أنا أحضر الأشياء ولكنه لا يترك نقودًا في المنزل أبدًا أو في يدي. أحتاج دومًا للمال؛ فأنا آخذ علاجًا ولا وظيفة لي ولدي أولاد. معاملته تتم وفق رغباته فقط بدون أدنى اعتبار لي ولا لأولاده. هل يحق لي طلب الطلاق وإلزامه بنفقتي فلا أهل لي هنا ولا أحد؟ أرجو الإجابة! Questions & Answers
UAE
اقتطاع المطور لأجزاء خدمية من المبنى وتحويلها لعقار تجاري
س: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله، أمتلك شقة في دبي وأقيم فيها وهي تملُّك حر موجودة في الطابق الثاني. في الطابق الأول توجد خدمات المبنى من مسبح وجيم وساونا وصالات لاستخدام القاطنين في المبنى ولكن منذ فترة اكتشفت أن المطور قد اقتطع جزءًا كبيرًا من طابق الخدمات وحولَّه لعقار تجاري ليتحول فيما بعد لحضانة أطفال. لدي عدة استفسارات وأسئلة أرجو الإجابة عليها: 1- هل يحق للمطوِّر الاقتطاع من الأجزاء الخدمية في المبنى والاستفادة منها تجاريًا؟ 2- هل يحق لي المطالبة بعطل وضرر لأنه فيما بعد سيحدث ضجيج وإزعاج بسبب حضانة الأطفال وخصوصًا أنني لم أكن على علم و تم الإنشاء بعد أن سكنت بأكثر من سنة وما الطريقة القانونية للشكوى؟ 3- كيف أتحقق من أن ما قام به المطوِّر قانونيًا أم لا وخصوصًا أن أعمال البناء للحضانة قد اكتملت؟ Questions & Answers
UAE
How to claim the custody of son from his father because of harassment?
Q: I am divorced 4 years back having 2 kids, an elder son (14) and a daughter (9). I stay in India with my daughter. My husband stays in Dubai and has taken custody of my son. I have come to Dubai on a visit to see my son. In these 4 years after my divorce, my ex-husband has tortured, threatened and beaten my child. My son now wants to come back to me, he is mentally sick. My husband has his passport and is not allowing me to take my son. What should I do and whom should I get in touch with in the UAE? I badly want my son, the impact of his father’s harassment is deteriorating my son`s life. Please help me. Should I go to the police? Will anyone get me his passport? Legal dictionary
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طريقة للطعن على الأحكام الغيابية بهدف طلب تغييرها أو إعادة النظر فيها خلال مدة تحددها المحكمة المختصة، وتحق للمتهم وللمسؤول عن الحق المدني. Questions & Answers
UAE
How to get married to a woman who is not resident of the UAE
Q: I am a resident in Dubai and I want to get married to my future wife in UAE although she is not a resident. Is it still possible to get married? Please help! Questions & Answers
UAE
The rights of an employee upon termination due to redundancy
Q: Hello, I have been working in a company for 7 years and 8 months. Last week, I was told that due to redundancy, they don`t require my services. I am asked to serve a four-month notice period and not eligible for any compensation since they gave me a four-month notice period. My contract is a limited contract so my question is: is that legal? Am I entitled to more than one salary due to redundancy? Do I have to work for the notice? Thank you! Questions & Answers
UAE
How to transfer the assets of the husband after his death
Q: Hello, I lost my husband here in the UAE last month and he has no will and the only asset in his name is his car. As his wife, how do I transfer the car into my name? Thanks Questions & Answers
UAE