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11th September 2009
American Immigration Law is somewhat complicated. One of the murky areas of the Immigration rules involves filing for multiple K1 visas. Many people have filed for one or more K1 visas in the past and become worried that it will detrimentally affect a cur... Read >
Author: US Visa Lawyer30th August 2009
Hayat & Co understand how distressing and difficult a Divorce can be. We deal your case with sensitivity, confidentiality and understanding.
What happens in a divorce?
In order to get divorced, either the husband or wife must make an application to... Read >
Author: maryum17th August 2009
Nowadays, the number of legal actions being filed against barristers, engineers and medical practitioners are growing quickly. The professionals are seeking out professional indemnity insurance policies to save their careers. If you are in a profession ... Read >
Author: Aubrey Mccormick31st July 2009
Disabled Americans with limited income rely on Social Security benefits, allowing them to buy basic necessities such as food, medicine, clothing, and shelter, and thus giving them a decent life.
However, filing for disability claims may be quite chal... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group31st July 2009
Survey programs pay members for completing surveys, product reviews and for being an element of focus groups. Focus groups pair members with other members to give detailed feedback about a product or service. Unlike surveys and product reviews, being pa... Read >
Author: Casey Sweet17th July 2009
The United States Fiancee visa (known in immigration circles as the K1) is a favored immigration method for many unmarried couples wishing to be together in the USA. In order to better understand the K1 process it is first necessary to understand some of ... Read >
Author: US Visa Lawyer16th July 2009
In England and Wales the divorce process begins with the submitting of a divorce petition to the local county court. One part of the petition details the grounds on which the divorce is being applied for. To satisfy the court that there has been an irre... Read >
Author: Rich Bendall05th July 2009
When you go to the final hearing, be on time. This won't guarantee that the judge will be prompt. The case before yours may run late. I have also shown up in many a courthouse only to find that the judge is treating him / herself to a luxuriously long ... Read >
18th June 2009
K3 Visa, commonly known as Marriage Visa, has been purposefully designed for the spouses of US citizens to enter and stay with their better halves in the US until the immigration process of the foreign national has been completed in their country. Therefo... Read >
Author: sturat18th June 2009
K3 Visa, commonly known as Marriage Visa, has been purposefully designed for the spouses of US citizens to enter and stay with their better halves in the US until the immigration process of the foreign national has been completed in their country. Therefo... Read >
Author: sturat18th June 2009
Just ask any woman.
History proves this to be true. There�s an ancient Hindu parable about three old college buddies having a reunion on an exotic island.
While the trio was strolling down a beautiful sandy beach -- each nursing the requisite ... Read >
Author: herbert34814th June 2009
In England and Wales the divorce law procedure follows a number of sequential steps. At each point relevant documentation must be completed and filed at the Court. These steps are as follows –
Filing the Divorce Petition - Proceedings begin with a... Read >
Author: Rich Bendall11th June 2009
"What about my mother's pitcher? It has sentimental value."
I must have looked like someone had dropped me on my head. We were on our way out of the courtroom after a very difficult final hearing. The judge had been unhappy with both lawyers and cli... Read >
10th June 2009
Filing a visa petition at the USCIS office in Bangkok can be a boon to both the visa petitioner as well as the beneficiary. However, there are restrictions on who is able to submit a local filing. Further, locally filing overseas can create problems when ... Read >
Author: US Visa Lawyer06th June 2009
When in a relationship with someone living outside of the US, a concern that eventually comes up revolves around obtaining a proper visa for one partner's entry into the USA. While their are those who seek independent legal advice about immigration matter... Read >
Author: Benjamin W. Hart, Esq.15th April 2009
Definition of the word pray, by Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914)…”To ask that the laws of the universe be annulled on behalf of a single petitioner, confessedly unworthy.”
I am totally convinced that there is no god listening to prayers. I am now seven... Read >
Author: sheldon archer01st April 2009
Your last will can be disputed even after probate has been fulfilled. Your lawful beneficiaries may have to fight a dissatisfied person that perhaps you had intentionally left out of your last will and testament.
Regrettably, in accordance with the Ad... Read >
Author: King of Kontent20th March 2009
Getting a quick divorce can be a daunting task if you don’t know what to do. Normally, proceedings and the actual process for such case take about 3 to 6 months. There are many ways to filing this type of petition but with so many factors to consider, ... Read >
Author: joalesto10th February 2009
Are you considering filing for Chapter 7, 11 or 13 Bankruptcy? If so, you are not alone. An increasing number of consumers are considering bankruptcy as a debt relief option. Here are common bankruptcy mistakes you should avoid to prevent your bankruptcy ... Read >
Author: Glenn A. Brown, DMD, MBA, Esq.28th January 2009
As a homeowner, one of your most important investments is the place you call home. When facing insurmountable financial struggles, whether or not you can save your home from foreclosure may be a major concern for any homeowner in debt. The answer may lie ... Read >
Author: Glenn A. Brown, DMD, MBA, Esq.16th January 2009
Congratulations on your engagement to be married! First comes love and then comes the visa to bring your loved one to the US. Many, who are planning their marriage in the US to a US citizen, have important questions and concerns they would like addressed ... Read >
Author: Aliceshown16th January 2009
A “start-up company” is usually one that has just been set up, or has been in existence for a couple of years. Usually, such entities may have problems establishing consistent business activities, revenues or profits.
We are often asked the questi... Read >
Author: Morley J. Nair14th January 2009
Divorce can be mentally taxing even without the additional legal hassles that
follow. Divorces cases are heard in the Probate and Family courts in
Massachusetts. There is a special court in every county in the state, and the
case has to be filed onl... Read >
Author: E. Wells09th January 2009
The K1 fiance visa is the most effective method for bringing an alien fiance to the United States. A U.S. citizen may bring their fiance to the U.S. by filing a petition with the USCIS. When the fiance arrives in the U.S., he/she is allowed to stay in the... Read >
Author: globallawcenters1209th September 2008
A definition of terms commonly associated with divorce and family law in the UK.
Affidavit – a formal statement made under oath in court.
Ancillary Relief – financial orders that a court can make in addition to a petition for divorce. Applying ... Read >
Author: Rich Bendall04th September 2008
You want to spend the rest of your life with a woman you met in Thailand. Wonderful! Read below to find out how you can take your special someone back to the US. Immigration can be a trying process, but at least you'll know what you're up against.
K-1 ... Read >
Author: Benjamin W. Hart, Esq.12th August 2008
Medical Malpractice is something that has been going on for centuries. However, now that we have the abilities to prove and held the right people responsible, medical malpractice is getting more attention then ever before. Sad stories of people dying on t... Read >
Author: Paul Justice24th July 2008
A K-1 Visa (also known as a Fiancee Visa), is a nonimmigrant visa which benefits fianc�es of U.S. citizens. The petitioner files the application in the USA on behalf of the foreign beneficiary. The petitioner must provide detailed information and suppor... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer21st July 2008
Divorce or dissolution of marriage is a process of the law that covers the ending of a marriage before the death of either spouse. The approach to divorce varies by jurisdiction. There are two basic approaches to divorce: fault based and no-fault based.
... Read >
Author: Christine Layug11th July 2008
The approach to divorce varies by jurisdiction. Among of the basic approaches to divorce is the no-fault divorce. No-fault divorce is a divorce in which the dissolution of a marriage requires neither a showing wrong-doing of either party nor any evidentia... Read >
Author: Christine Layug20th June 2008
Divorce is a legal process that should only be considered when a marriage has broken down irreversibly. Divorce laws vary considerably around the world an example of this is divorce is banned in Malta and in the Philippines but here in the UK divorce is a... Read >
Author: Helen19th June 2008
The United States of America consists of fifty states, each having its own jurisdictions in law, especially in divorce processes. In some jurisdictions, a divorce must be certified by a court of law, as a legal action is needed to dissolve the prior legal... Read >
Author: Christine Layug27th May 2008
As people live increasingly mobile lives, the Conflict of Laws and its choice of law rules are highly relevant to determine: the circumstances in which people may obtain divorces in states in which they have no permanent or habitual residence; and when on... Read >
Author: Christine Layug08th May 2008
Under a no-fault divorce system the dissolution of a marriage does not require an allegation or proof of fault of either party to be shown. No-fault divorce is a divorce in which the dissolution of a marriage does not require showing wrong-doing of either... Read >
Author: Christine Layug01st May 2008
The filing of a Bankruptcy is a serious action to take to stop or more correctly, stall a foreclosure which will have long lasting ramifications. The myth that filing bankruptcy stops a foreclosure must be closely examined to look at the benefits and rami... Read >
Author: David Dinkel29th April 2008
A petition for dissolution has been filed with the clerk of the circuit court. A summons has issued against the spouse and it has in fact, been properly served. From that point, the respondent has thirty days to file an appearance in the case; otherwise... Read >
Author: David Siegel26th April 2008
In law, an appeal is a process for requesting a formal change to an official decision. The specific procedures for appealing, including even whether there is a right of appeal from a particular type of decision, can vary greatly from country to country. E... Read >
Author: Christine Layug25th April 2008
A party who has been forced to resort to the judicial process to secure compliance with the terms of an order or judgment is entitled to her reasonable attorney fees even absent a showing of inability to pay.
The trial court has no discretion as to whe... Read >
Author: David Siegel04th April 2008
Bankruptcy is a state of being completely unable to pay your debts and is broken down into two categories: Voluntary Bankruptcy and Involuntary Bankruptcy. The objective in both cases is a fair settlement of claims and distribution of assets.
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Author: cash loan02nd April 2008
The above principals cannot be applied in a rigid or mechanical fashion but require the trial court to exercise discretion. In re Tatham. The standards applicable to determining jurisdiction cannot be applied in a mechanical fashion, but require the exe... Read >
Author: David Siegel01st April 2008
Ever wanted to make a petition about your case because of unfair or unjust decision of the lower court? Wanted to make a request about an inequitable amount of damages that you have to pay or receive? Well there is a process in law that pertains to this k... Read >
Author: Christine Layug10th March 2008
The trial court is justified in increasing child support if the needs of the child and the earnings of the supporting parent have increased since the judgment granting child support was entered. Where a former spouse's ability to pay child support is show... Read >
Author: David Siegel10th March 2008
CALIFORNIA DIVORCE: AN OVERVIEW OF THE DIVORCE PROCESS
By Warren R Shiell, Esq.
Attorney at Law
www.La-Familylaw.com
What are the grounds for divorce in California?
First, it is... Read >
Author: Los Angeles Divorce Lawyer13th February 2008
Increase Denied
Trial court properly denied petitioner's request for increased child support. Modification of support is required where there is a substantial imbalance between the supporting parent's capabilities and the child's needs. Where there was... Read >
Author: David Siegel06th February 2008
The myth of bankruptcy and redemption simply that the bankruptcy stopping ransom. Closer examination shows that it may not be quite true. Bankruptcy is a serious action taken to a tent redemption, which will have long-term consequences.
In particular,... Read >
Author: ebet sanders05th February 2008
Where no benefit accrued to the custodial parent by the noncustodial parent's action of reducing the received child support, and it could not be concluded that the payor's actions were the result of apparent or implied authority or that there was a princi... Read >
Author: David Siegel17th January 2008
When you hire a divorce lawyer, you are hiring him/her to help you get a divorce. What does that mean? Very simply put, at the end of this lengthy process, is a Judgment of Dissolution.
Your divorce is not final unless Judgment is entered. Sounds ... Read >
Author: Kelly Chang Rickert19th October 2007
The final date before the Judge in a divorce case is often referred to as the prove-up date. It is where a recitation, including testimony of the petitioner, is presented before the court. It is basically a final request by the petitioner to have a Judg... Read >
Author: David Siegel19th October 2007
The myth of bankruptcy and foreclosure is simply that bankruptcy stops foreclosure. Closer examination reveals that this may not be entirely true. Bankruptcy is a serious action to take to stall a foreclosure that will have long lasting ramifications.Spec... Read >
Author: David Dinkel28th September 2007
The most common way to modify and terminate support is to show that there has been a substantial change in circumstances. The person seeking modification has the burden of demonstrating that there in fact has been a substantial change of circumstances.Th... Read >
Author: David Siegel20th September 2007
The Blanket L program is designed to allow large multinational corporations to transfer their executives, managers, and specialized knowledge professionals to the U.S. without undergoing the often lengthy processing periods for regular L petitions. This s... Read >
Author: VisaPro.com14th August 2007
When parties first separate, it may be necessary to enter restraining orders prohibiting certain conduct. Especially in cases where domestic violence has occurred, or in contested child custody actions, such orders may be unavoidable.
To get an idea o... Read >
Author: Mckinley Irvin08th August 2007
Tacoma family law firms get too many phone calls from people who need court protection from domestic abuse. Domestic violence is an inexcusable, and yet ubiquitous phenomenon in our society. Fortunately, laws have changed in recent years and more state ... Read >
Author: Mckinley Irvin27th July 2007
Extramarital Affairs Have an Impact on Divorce?
Extramarital affairs have a great impact on divorce.
Divorce petitioned on this ground is affected by the time duration factor. The petitioner should seek a divorce within six months of discovering th... Read >
Author: James Walsh21st May 2007
It was more than a hundred years back that it became one of the first states to recognize a ‘no fault’ divorce after a couple had lived separate for 5 years. Right now, it has a divorce rate of about 3.3 per 1000, lower than the national average and h... Read >
Author: James Walsh11th January 2007
In a recent ruling by an attorney for the California Board of Equalization, a taxpayer’s purchase of a vessel was held to be taxable. This was done in spite of support that an off-shore delivery occurred and the vessel remained in Mexico and outside Cal... Read >
Author: John Eberhard31st August 2006
DISSOLUTION BY AFFIDAVIT
Personal Appearance for Hearing Not Required in Missouri
The elimination of the requirement of personal appearance for hearing in Missouri dissolution of marriage actions arose out of, what may be termed in its broadest se... Read >
Author: Lloyd M. Nolan22nd July 2006
Excerpt
The following is an excerpt from the book The Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions
by Anna Ivey
Published by Harcourt; April 2005;$14.00US; 0-15-602979-0
Copyright 2006 Anna Ivey
The Application Essay
Whether you're submitting a persona... Read >
Author: Anna Ivey22nd July 2006
Copyright 2006 Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer
The first step to understanding the process of obtaining a family law domestic violence restraining order is to understand that this process is quite different from the process involved when protective... Read >
13th July 2005
Many times the subject of bankruptcy seems baffling in its complexity. Actually the basic principals of bankruptcy are fairly simple even though the federal statuses on bankruptcy are extensive. The reason that the statutes are so complex is because in as... Read >
Author: John Roush13th July 2005
When a petition for bankruptcy is filed, it is as if the petitioner is saying to the bankruptcy court, "Here are all of my possessions, you figure it out." This is called a chapter 7 bankruptcy. (Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies involve the petition... Read >
Author: John Roush
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