As a resident of California who falls in love with someone who hails from a different country, you need to follow certain protocols if you want to bring your fiancé to the United States so that you may marry. Before you may apply for a fiancé visa for your loved one,...
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Handling holidays after a divorce
The first few holidays after a divorce may be hard on your children. After experiencing so much upheaval and so many changes, the times generally designated for spending time together as a family may generate feelings of confusion, hurt or anger, whether the holiday...
How does a high-conflict divorce affect children?
In the midst of a California divorce, you may find yourself struggling to overcome your emotions and prioritize the things you need to get done. You may, too, find it difficult to manage the emotions of your child while you are dealing with so much already. However,...
When should you replace your green card?
As a foreign resident who lives in the United States, your green card is very important to you. This document grants you the right to reside in this country. However, there may come a time when you have to petition the U.S. government for a replacement card. The U.S....
How can you travel following bankruptcy?
After bankruptcy, you may not have access to the same line of credit you had prior. Not only do you lose credit cards, but your credit score sees a significant drop. You may not qualify for an unsecured credit card or cards with a fair interest rate. However, this...
When do sibling conflicts lead to litigation?
Sibling conflicts are not an uncommon occurrence. They often happen between siblings of all ages and types and can range from mild to relationship-ruining. Of course, no matter the severity of the conflict, old hurts can always end up exacerbated during probate. This...
How to qualify for an EB-5 investment visa
Every year, the United States allows up to 10,000 individuals to earn green cards by investing in the US economy. Through this program, you and your family, including your spouse and children under 21 years of age, can also receive permanent residency. This investor...
Do siblings take each other to court during probate?
Sibling rivalries will often happen, with many siblings experiencing disputes of varying degrees of intensity throughout their childhoods and even into adulthood. Certain things can come along that reopen old wounds, too. This is often the case when a parent dies and...
When should you modify your child custody arrangement?
When a child custody arrangement is set in the final divorce settlement, it is not set in stone. Life situations change and circumstances occur, which may require the court to revisit and change the original custody arrangement. Since the court makes decisions based...
Should you have an advance directive?
When working on your estate plan, most of your time and energy goes into creating documents that will come into play after your death. But not every document works this way. Living wills, for example, go into effect while you are still alive. So do advance directives,...