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A buyer backed out and is paying a penalty—can I still claim my 2% commission?

Q: Dear Lawyers, A buyer backed out of the deal due to low funds, and he is ready to pay the 10% penalty. Am I eligible to claim my 2% commission from the seller?
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Can I file a maintenance case against my husband and enforce in the country where he lives?

Q: My husband has stopped paying the rent of my home and stopped paying the fees for my daughter`s education. I started a marital amicable reconciliation lawsuit which is under consideration. I also registered a Petition on Order, and the court ordered that my husband should provide a home for me immediately. The court tried to phone my husband but he did not pick up the phone since he is working in Saudi Arabia. Question A) How do I enforce the order that I received? Should I go to the police station? How do I get money from the UAE assets and accounts of my husband? Question B) Are orders and verdicts of Dubai Courts executable in Saudi Arabia? What is the procedure to start the execution of Dubai Court orders and verdicts in Saudi Arabia? Since I now have no home and very little money, please help me.
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UAE

Can those who left the UAE after overstaying their visa benefit from the new amnesty program?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Can people who were banned from traveling to the UAE due to overstaying their tourist visa, but left the Emirates legally with an outpass, still benefit from the upcoming visa amnesty to have their travel ban and outstanding overstay fees removed? Many thanks in advance!
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UAE

How to apply a bail for an accused in a drug case in Dubai Public Prosecution?

Q: Hi! I would like to apply for bail for an accused in a drug case in Dubai Public Prosecution. What will be the cost of hiring a lawyer only for applying for bail? Please quote the price.
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UAE

Can the employee file a case against the employer after being terminated for restructuring?

Q: Can an employee file for a redundant leave if the position they hold in the company is being terminated because the company is restructuring? And for how long can one apply for the leave?
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UAE

How to change the lease contract for an entity that changed from sole establishment to LLC?

Q: Good morning. Kindly help me out with the below query: If a sole establishment is converted into an LLC, what would happen to the existing Lease Agreement with the Sole Establishment as the tenant? Thank you.
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Does my release from the police mean the complainant dropped the case?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I was detained yesterday at Al Barsha Police Station regarding a complaint against me for theft. I was released this afternoon. The police told me I am released, but they didn`t give me any paperwork. My relatives went to the police station, and they were informed that I am "clear" and released. I checked the Dubai app with my case number, and there is no judgment date, session number, or prosecution date. Does this mean the complainant dropped the case and the travel ban is lifted?
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UAE

Does being released from police custody mean the case is closed?

Q: Dear Lawyers, If the police release me after 3 months in custody, saying I am free now, does that mean the case is closed?
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UAE

Can my husband cancel the visas for me and my daughter as his dependents?

Q: Greetings, My husband works in Abu Dhabi but we live in Dubai. My daughter and I are dependent on his work visa. He has quite a temper and he threatened to cut both our residence/dependent visas. Is this possible and enforceable?
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UAE

How can I enforce a visitation order if my ex-wife does not let me see my child?

Q: Dear Lawyers, What can I do if my ex-wife is not allowing me to see my 8-year-old child as per the visitation order? There is an execution case for visitation, but my son refuses to come or see me because my ex-wife coerced him into not liking me.
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UAE

Are there new laws on security cheques and their encashment or use in civil cases?

Q: Hi, Is there any new law regarding security cheques given to banks, where they cannot be encashed or cannot be used to file a civil case?
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Obtaining a copy of the partnership agreement and canceling a blocked partner visa

Q: Good day, I would like to know where I can get a copy of the partnership agreement, as the acting partner/manager has not provided us with one. He has all the access. Additionally, how can I cancel my partner visa? I hold a 49% share, another lady also holds 49%, and the acting partner/manager holds 2%. The trade license expired three years ago, in 2022. I went to Amer, and they said they can’t cancel the card because it is blocked. My grace period already finished on August 18, 2024, and I have incurred fines. I met with a local agent, and she asked for 3000 AED from each of us two partners to cancel the visa. As of now, I only want to cancel my visa and work peacefully for the company. Thank you!
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UAE

Is the employee required to follow the end date on the labor contract or labor card?

Q: My employer insists I must follow the date on my UAE labor card and work an extra month after the labor card date before I stop working. Please, I wish to know if an employee is supposed to follow the UAE labor contract or UAE labor card to stop working when the contract is finished.
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UAE

Can the landlord freeze my bank account after a judge approved my payment plan?

Q: Hi, I have a rental case in Sharjah, and I appealed for a 30% down payment and 6 installments. The Honorable Judge approved my request, and I have a copy of the order. However, at the same time, the landlord approached the court and obtained another order to seize my bank accounts. My bank account is now frozen, and I can`t receive my salary. Is this proper procedure? Is it possible for two orders to be passed in a single case? Can I request the landlord to withdraw the bank account freeze because I need to honor the 30% down payment judgment? Kindly help with a solution.
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UAE

Can I file a case against my husband for maintenance and attend it online?

Q: Dear Lawyers, Can I file a case against my husband for maintenance and attend it online since I no longer reside in Dubai?
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Does signing a new contract after receiving an eviction notice make it invalid?

Q: Dear Lawyers, My landlord issued an eviction notice dated 31st July 2023, stating that I should vacate the property by 31st July 2024. However, on the same day, the agency acting on behalf of the landlord sent an email saying the landlord agreed to sign a new contract with a 5% increase. On 2nd August 2023, I signed a new contract, which is valid from 14th November 2023 to 13th November 2024. It was signed by the landlord, and Ejari was issued until 13th November 2024. Now I want to renew the current contract, but the agency is saying there is an eviction, and I need to vacate the property. My understanding is that I signed a new contract after the eviction notice, and therefore, the eviction is no longer valid. Am I entitled to renew the current contract, or do I need to comply with the eviction and leave the property?