Legal Clinic

I am an avid reader of the Arab Times newspaper and follow articles on the Legal Clinic as well. I thank you for the crisp and proper responses to variety of problems. I have one query as below: There is a public garden in Salmiya, Block 10. This garden is …

I am residing in Kuwait with my father. My father has also been working here for the past 22 years. He is 71 years old and my mother passed away 3 years ago. He is on an Article 18 residence but his iqama will expire next month, as the sponsor …

First of all I would like to thank you for whatever guidance you can on how to claim insurance for a road accident while travelling in a public transport bus. My wife was riding on a bus from Maliya to Fahaheel on the 102X route when, at the Fahaheel stop …

I just want to ask about visas for babies born here in Kuwait. Both my wife and I have work permits (visa Article 18). Her salary is KD 500 and mine KD 250. Will we have problems in getting a visa for our newborn baby? Name withheld Answer: According to …

I am working in a reputed company in the Oil & Gas sector but for some time now the company is not paying our salaries on time (6 months salary in balance) and employees are resigning. My question is that I have resigned as I have got a good offer …

I resigned from my previous company after working for 3 years and 2 months to be exact. I resigned in June this year. I just want to know if it’s possible to get any indemnity?. Now I am having a issue regarding my visa because they told me I have …

Initially I got my divining license in 21/9/2014 with the job title of driver but then I got a job in different company which changed my job title to sales manager with a salary of KD 1,000 on 22/12/2014. When I went to renew my license on 21/9/2015 they informed …

I read your legal clinic everyday and thank you for all queries answered. I am one of the thousands wondering and seeking for help. Here is my question: My husband has been working in Kuwait almost 13 years until now. Me and my 10-year-old daughter were on his sponsorship 5 …

My friend has resigned but his boss has not accepted his resignation and local transfer. He is working for more than 9 years with that company and is an email conversation considered as a proof of submission of a person’s resignation submission … how can he get a release? Name …

Hi there I am a bit confused of your advices to some people in regards of transferring their wives’ residence. I am attaching a copy of those answers which I have taken from the web. Kindly advise. My wife is currently staying in Kuwait on her dad’s residence. Now she …