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Can my brother travel outside the country if he filed a case against assault?

Q: My brother is the victim of 2 attackers. We filed the case and the case is in court but while we`re waiting for the next hearing/process, his health is getting worse. So is it possible for him to travel outside Dubai back to his home country while the case is pending?

Can the wife lose the custody of her children due to a medical condition?

Q: I am a Hindu and my husband has filed for divorce in Dubai. We both stay in Dubai. He claimed for custody of our 11-month-old twins. The divorce is because of domestic violence and interference by his mother. I have had a history of epilepsy (a very rare occurrence) since 2011. I have been taking regular medication and working since 2011 as a teacher. The last time I had a seizure was in August 2023 when I was pregnant. No one was hurt although I fainted. My husband is claiming for the custody on these grounds. I have been staying with my kids, all by myself for the past 2 months. My husband has left me and my kids and stays somewhere else. I have worked in the US (2015-16) all by myself and have been working as a teacher in Dubai for 1.5 years. I have been driving in India since 2007 with no accidents or fines. My epilepsy has never affected my profession or lifestyle. I have been to different countries all by myself. Are there fair chances of me getting custody of my 11-month-old twins?

إقامة دعوى إثبات نسب في محكمة الشارقة

س: السادة المحامون، إقامة دعوى إثبات نسب في محكمة الشارقة، علمًا بأن الفترة بين الولادة وعقد الزواج أقل من 6 أشهر.

A bank has been restricting my account for 2 weeks now with no explanation: what can I do?

Q: Dear Lawyers, It’s been two weeks since a bank restricted my account (Debit only) without any notification or warning. My account status shows as active though. I have made countless calls, visited the branch 3 times, and raised a complaint (which was closed by the bank without resolving the issue) too but no response at all. They give the same reply every time whether you call the helpline or visit the branch. No one knows the reason why it’s restricted and every time it is the same reply: “Please wait, we have sent the reminder to the concerned department” from the last two weeks. I have no cases, no liabilities to pay, and have evidence of all the transactions carried out on my account. I just want to know what steps I can take to at least understand the reason behind the restrictions. It seems like the people working at that bank don’t even care. It’s really depressing how they have been treating their customer for the last two weeks.

Scammed on Telegram: How can I get my money back?

Q: Dear Lawyers, On 6th October 2024, on the Telegram app, I was scammed for Rs 941,600. The scammers initially paid me small amounts of Rs 300 and Rs 100 for voting tasks and a welfare task in a group. They then demanded larger sums, stating that I could not skip these payments; otherwise, no withdrawals could be made. It all started two days earlier when I received a message on WhatsApp from someone claiming to be the HR manager of a company, offering an online part-time job. I was trapped and lost a huge amount of money. I am under a lot of stress due to this unbearable financial loss.

Should I work the 30-day notice if my visa expires in 18 days after my contract ended?

Q: Dear Lawyers, My contract expired on the 21st of October, and on that date, I informed my company that I would not be renewing it. Should I work during the 30-day notice period when my residence visa expires on the 8th of November?

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Should I unblock the debtor to settle the bounced cheque, or is it risky?

Q: Good day, I posted my case here about a bounced cheque. Now, the debtor has reached out, asking me to unblock him temporarily because his accounts have been frozen and his cars will be seized. He said he would handle it from his side. He has a history of making excuses, but I want to get paid as soon as possible. Should I just ignore it, as he did with my money, or is this temporary unblocking impossible, requiring me to go through the process again?

Can a company sue me for an honest Google review about their services?

Q: Dear Lawyers, A cleaning company is threatening to sue me if I don’t take down my Google review. All I did was share my experience without using any curse words, insults, or specific names. In my review, I wrote, "I saw the cleaner use the mop to clean the toilet; I’m not sure if it was the same one used on the floor. I was surprised and disgusted—that’s why I stopped using their services." The company claims it’s baseless, clearly defamatory, and intended to harm their excellent corporate reputation. They’re now intimidating me to take it down.

I have a deportation from Dubai for overstaying. Can I return to the UAE if the system shows an escape report?

Q: I had a deportation from Dubai for overstaying, but they didn`t take my fingerprints or eye scan. The officer at the airport said I can return after 6 months. Is this possible? Recently, I checked on the ICP smart services reports option and there is an still escape report from immigration after a year.

Can I submit an affidavit by my husband to replace me in liability for cheque bounce in rental cases?

Q: I am reaching out for legal assistance regarding two rental cases filed in my name due to cheque bounce issues. My name was used to set up a company by my husband, who holds a Power of Attorney (POA) for the business. Unfortunately, he signed cheques in my name that were issued for rental payments, leading to these cases. My husband is prepared to provide an affidavit to the court, taking full responsibility for the legal matters associated with these cheques and affirming my lack of involvement in the company’s financial decisions. Could you please guide me on the following? 1. The process to prepare and submit the affidavit in court to release me from liability in these cases. 2. Any required documentation or steps to support the affidavit. 3. The estimated costs for drafting, notarizing, and filing the affidavit, as well as any additional court fees. Thank you for your guidance on this matter. I look forward to your advice on moving forward.

How to know if there is a case or travel ban if someone left the UAE with unpaid Du bills?

Q: Hello Lawyers, Back in 2015, my sister was living with my mom in Dubai. She bought an iPhone on a plan with Du during that time. After a few months and due to circumstances, she had to go back to our country. She took the phone but left the sim here and to my and my mom`s knowledge, she didn`t finish paying the remaining balance. My question is if she wants to come back here to Dubai, what kind of penalty she will face? Is she going to have a travel ban? Or will immigration stop her when entering the country? I tried searching in Dubai Police but unfortunately, she doesn`t have the EID now. Thank you in Advance.

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How to recover the amount to be paid by the employer after getting the labor judgment?

Q: Hi, I got the final decision from the labor court that my employer has to pay me 23000 dirhams. I went to the Al Adheed Center, and they took 220 dirhams fees and papers from me which were issued by the court, and told me to come back after a week to check my status. I`m confused about the procedure. What is happening now in Al Adheed Center? What`s the next step they will take?

Are email and WhatsApp voice messages sufficient proof to file a defamation case?

Q: Dear Lawyers, My former partner in the company has been saying bad things about me and my family, especially after his cheque payment bounced. He directly threatened, via his company email, to defame me among my relatives. He also sent a WhatsApp voice message (in Persian) to my brother-in-law, filled with offensive language and defamation threats against me and my family. 1) Are the email and WhatsApp voice messages sufficient proof to file a defamation case? 2) Can I send him a legal notice in advance and request an apology letter within 7 days? 3) Do I have the right to ask for a signed apology letter addressed to me and my family? 4) Can I share the apology letter with the people he defamed me to?

Can a newly added no sharing clause impact a 5-year living arrangement with friends?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I am a tenant in Dubai and rented an apartment five years ago. It was understood that I would stay in the apartment with my two friends, but this was not documented anywhere. Today, the landlord is unhappy with the rent amount, as rents have risen higher than he can legally increase it. In my latest contract from this year, a line was added in the additional comments stating that sharing is not allowed. I didn’t notice this and signed it, although this clause was not in previous contracts. My question is: can they use this clause to cause any issues for me?

How long will it take to get a NOC from the court for the new visa?

Q: Dear Lawyers, How long will it take to get the NOC from the court for the new visa? How much do I need to pay to the court to obtain the NOC? I have civil and criminal bank cases, and I am availing of Amnesty.

How can I enforce court-ordered custody when my ex-wife does not comply?

Q: Hello, My ex-wife is not complying with court orders to hand over our child and continues to receive police reports and fines from the court, which do not seem to concern her. How can I get my daughter back in my care? Can’t the court instruct the police to transfer my child to me? How many reports are needed before she is arrested for non-compliance?

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