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You can sponsor your girlfriend for her fiance visa and sponsor your future stepson (depending on his age) for a derivative visa, and they can both process at the US Consulate in Manilla. There is a requirement that you must meet in person no more than 2 years prior to the application date. If you are not currently working then you can enlist a joint financial sponsor to file the I-864 form. You should retain counsel to handle the case from start to finish so that the case will be processed successfully and without delays. ... Read Answer

OK so if you have surrendered your green card six years ago, then it will be very difficult for you to get a reinstatement. It is more than likely that you will have to begin the process of obtaining permanent residency all over again. Retain counsel in any state to discuss your case and for possible representation.... Read Answer

You may or you may not, depending on whether the contract is valid, but it has nothing to do with whether the signatures on the contract are notarized or not.  There are many reasons why the contract might not be enforceable, and it may be wise for you to engage a local attorney to actually look at the document, but in general if 2 competent adults who are not under duress reach an unambiguous and unconditional written agreement without either deceiving the other, whch agreement accurately reflects their mutual intent, pursuant to which each provides something to the other in exchange for what he/she receives, the agreement is valid and enforceable.... Read Answer

Buying a business can be a complicated transaction, and I would certainly think that you would want an attorney to help you negotiate and draft the necessary contract or contracts, and to help you do your due diligence.  Is this an asset sale or a stock sale and do you know the tax and legal implications of both?  Is any intellectual property changing  hands (trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, etc.) and are these assets protected?  Are there going to be any limitations on the sellers' rights to compete with the buyer post-sale?  What obligations, including contingent obligations, does the business have and could it remain obligated after the sale?  Is there going to be an insurance requirement in case the buyer dies before the purchase price is paid off?  Are there any key employees of the business, and if so are they going to stay with the business?  Will there be ay restrictions on their right to compete with the business if they leave its employ?  Without knowing anything about this transaction, these are a few issues which pop to mind with which a lawyer can help.... Read Answer

In most states (other than LA) the guardianship application is for one guardian or for parents as co-guardian.  A successor guardian must apply and be approved separately.  This is because there may be changes in the proposed successor guardian's eligibility in the intervening years.  You may want to apply to resign and have your daughter named successor before you die.  Given your age, your daughter may want to apply now. Please note that only a court can award guardianship of an adult.  You cannot name a guardian for your 50 year old son in your Will. Please contact a local guardianship attorney.... Read Answer

I don't know specifically about Arkansas, but in most states a minor can back out of any contract he enters.  I doubt the dealership would be willing to take the chance.  Of course, if you bought the car, you could sell it to your son, as long as you realize that you will still be on the hook for payment.... Read Answer

Different jurisdictions may define the crime of blackmail slightly differently in their criminal statutes, but nowhere would it be considered blackmail for simply telling your story; blackmail would be if you threatened to go public unless the person you are blackmailing provides you with some benefit.  A prime example is the threat this person made against you to "go public" with explicit photos of you unless you stayed silent about the miscarriage.  This is blackmail, and it is unethical for an attorney to engage in it.... Read Answer

Even if the I-539 extension application is in review, you should either leave the US prior to the time that you requested or file a further application for extension of stay. Leaving the US before the time expires that you requested should have no adverse consequences to your immigration nor affect your visa in the future. You should, however, remember that you are only a visitor to the US and should properly space your next trip to the country. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.... Read Answer

If you have no confidence in your lawyer, get a new one. You do not need your siblings to agree on property.  You are the administrator.  If the six siblings disagree on what to do with the property, they can buy each other out or one or more can sue for partition, probably forcing a sale to a third party.  This is not your problem as administrator, though it may be your problem as an heir.... Read Answer

The public charge rule became effective on October 15, 2019. Therefore for purposes of the I-539 form, any public benefits received prior to the date are not relevant and you are not required to report them on the form. In addition, Medicaid during the time of pregnancy only is not considered a benefit subject to the public charge bar. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.... Read Answer

I'm very sorry for your situation, but as a general rule contractual performance isn't excused becauew one party to it dies, and certainly not because that party's spouse dies.   Generally, if you enter into a contract and die before you perform it (in this case, pay), your estate is liable on the contract.  Without getting too technical, there are situations where a court could find that complete forfeiture of the deposit is unenforceable, but the purchaser would still be liable for the actual damages the seller sustained by reason of the breach of contract.  In this case, this would likely be the difference between the price you contracted to pay and the price the seller was able to seel the puppy for to someone else.... Read Answer

You should check with an immigration lawyer to ensure that your offense was not an aggravated felony or that you would be deportable. If not, you can apply five years after the date of commission of the offense or three years if married to a US citizen. You should include proof of any acts of reform or repentance that you have had since committing the crime. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence... Read Answer