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How can I take my kids to home country to protect them from my abusive husband?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My husband is refusing to renew my residency, and without it, I will lose my job by the end of this month. Since he wants me to go back to Nigeria, I asked him to allow me to take my kids, but he refused. I can`t leave the kids alone in Dubai because he constantly abuses them physically, verbally, and psychologically. When he is angry, he beats them with a drumstick even when they do nothing wrong and threatens to send them to a village in Nigeria to work on his dad`s farm. He slaps them hard, and the boys cry to me for comfort. He asked them to call me a witch and a bad person. When I was not working, he beat me constantly, saying it was because I was lazy and refused to get a job, despite my explanation that I had been trying. I need legal advice on how I can be allowed to take the kids with me back to Nigeria. Please, I want to find out what I can do.
May 29, 2024
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UAE
If a man gives most of his assets to his wife, can this be challenged after his death?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, According to Emirati law (361 of the Family Code), any "heela" (legal stratagem) that causes the circumvention of the law can be nullified. Does that pertain to inheritance cases? For example, if a man gives away most of his assets to his wife but does not provide anything for his children, and then he dies, can this be challenged on the basis that the man tried to avert the requirements of the law in distributing his assets fairly? Many thanks!May 29, 2024
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UAE
Are the norms of English law applicable to residents of Free Zone DUQE?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Are the norms of English law applicable to residents of Free Zone DUQE? And the question is about the options. Which law of the UAE regulates the question of the options? And is English law applicable? The same applies to the dividends.May 28, 2024
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UAE
The seller did not proceed with the transaction. Can the buyer claim the 10% fine?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Form F was signed between the seller and the buyer; however, the seller did not proceed with the transaction, resulting in its failure. The contract stipulates that if the seller breaches the deal without reason, they are obliged to pay a fine of 10%. Can I, as the buyer, take legal action?
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May 28, 2024
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UAE
A colleague crashed my rented car, and they want me to pay for the damages. What now?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I hired a rental car, and it was involved in an accident. I`m a new license holder. However, the accident was caused by my colleague and was registered under his license, with an ARC report generated (minor scratches only). Now, the rental car company is asking me to pay 10,000 DHS because I let someone else drive the car, saying the insurance won`t cover this. But I don`t have that kind of money. What can be done in this situation?
May 28, 2024
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UAE
Am I eligible to gratuity upon resignation if I took 76 unpaid leave days?
Q: My joining date in the UAE is 13.01.2023 and my current 1-month notice period end date is 27.06.2024. In between these dates, I took unpaid leave for up to 76 days. Now am I eligible to get a leave salary and gratuity amount? Kindly clarify.May 28, 2024
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UAE
Can the court of appeals increase the punishment if the accused appeals a judgment?
Q: Dear Experts, General question: For example, if the court of first instance issues a judgment with a specific punishment, like 3 months in jail, and the accused appeals the decision, can the court of appeals increase the punishment?
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May 28, 2024
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UAE
I submitted my mercy request online, but now I need to give a POA. Why is that?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I submitted my mercy request by myself online. They told me it`s in the Attorney General`s office. But today, I called, and they told me that I have to give POA to someone to attend the court. Can somebody explain this? Thanks!May 28, 2024
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UAE
مكافحة غسيل الأموال في الإمارات العربية المتحدة
تم إنشاء المكتب التنفيذي لمواجهة غسل الأموال وتمويل الإرهاب بموجب قرار مجلس الوزراء رقم 10 لسنة 2021 ، ومن بين مهامه الإشراف على تنفيذ الاستراتيجية الوطنية لمكافحة غسيل الأموال وتمويل الإرهاب، ورصد وتقييم أية مخاطر تتعلق بمواجهة غسل الأموال ومكافحة تمويل الإرهاب وتمويل التنظيمات. Questions & Answers
UAE
Can I sponsor my daughter's residence visa despite my travel ban?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have a travel ban due to a financial court case, for which I have been paying monthly for the past three years. My daughter, who is 19 years old, wants to come here. Can I still process her residence visa under my sponsorship?
May 28, 2024
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UAE
The case status showed "saved". What does this case status mean?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, The case status showed "saved". What does this case status mean?May 28, 2024
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UAE
Is it legal to invite to the General Assembly Meeting it by email instead of a registered letter?
Q: I have an FZ company with my partner. In the MOA, it is written that for the General Assembly Meeting, the partners have to be informed about the date of the meeting through a registered letter to the address registered in the List of Partners. However, my partner asked me (by WhatsApp) not to send the meeting announcement through a registered letter to his address. Is it legal to send it by email instead of a registered letter?
May 27, 2024
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UAE
If I do not pass my probation period and am terminated, what are my rights?
Q: Hello, I came to Abu Dhabi on the 3rd of January to work at a school, and my contract is for two years. A few days ago, the principal told me I need to leave because I did not pass my probation, which wasn’t done correctly. I was given an extension, and no one has observed my teaching. I will leave at the end of the academic year, but what are my rights now? Will I get paid for the holidays? What if I can’t find a job? Yours sincerely,May 27, 2024
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UAE
I canceled the Ejari for my tenant after he subleased my apartment. Can I file a case?
Q: I am a landlord. I gave my apartment to a guy who did not pay any rent and used my apartment for subleasing. I got so angry that I canceled the Ejari online on DLD and it got canceled easily. Now I sent an eviction notice to the tenant as the tenant is absconding and granted a broker his POA. So I am planning to file a case in RDC. Will it be accepted or rejected as I canceled the Ejari?
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May 25, 2024
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UAE
Is it possible to convert a deportation order to a fine in a theft case after serving sentence?
Q: Hi, Someone has a theft case with a sentence of 3 months and deportation then the sentence is already served and finished and the person tried to appeal but the judgment remained the same. What are the chances of requesting a deportation order to be converted into a fine so the person can pay a fine instead of being deported, and remain in the country?May 25, 2024
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UAE
Is it permissible for employees to sign a bond in order to fulfil their minimal obligations?
Q: Is it permissible for employees to sign a bond in order for them to fulfill their minimal obligation to the organization in the UAE? Please advise.May 24, 2024
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