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Based on the facts provided, it would seem the court may limit father's contact to supervised visits but the ultimate decision belongs with a judge.... Read Answer
The six month period starts from the date you departed the United States. However, an extended trip outside the United Stares shortly after getting a... Read Answer
The authority to take any action under a durable power of attorney always ends upon the death of the person who had granted the power.
Dear Oksana,
You will be able to get divorced in Massachusetts as long as you have lived in Massachusetts for a year. To get an... Read Answer
Your son could only petition for you to receive an immigrant visa upon turning 21 years old. You can read more about family immigration... Read Answer
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You should be able to find an attorney that is willing to accept a fee after the settlement. The attorney will make... Read Answer
Dear Anonymous,
You have the right to know whether or not the child is yours. If the child is yours, then you have equal rights to the... Read Answer
These kinds of questions often end in court. You have a good argument that you acquired the land by adverse possession as you were openly,... Read Answer
There should be no issue if your mother has a valid visa. She needs to be truthful when answering any questions.
it is simple and easy to file suit, difficult to win. In my experience, the two most common problems with defamation suits is that (a) what the... Read Answer
Unfortunately, it is hard to give guidance without knowing what has happened. Your mother may want to request a complete copy of her immigration file... Read Answer
Given you have no prior record, your young age and the minimal amount of property taken, it would be extremely unusual to have any incarceration in... Read Answer
We have handled countless MA warrants for people from other states that have not had to appear in MA. However, that is no guarantee that it is... Read Answer
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If your child is a US citizen then you may be eligible to apply for protection from deportation and a work permit through a pending program... Read Answer
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It is uncertain whether the agency doing the CORI check has a policy to contact ICE for undocumented persons in the US.
I would recommend... Read Answer
A seven-year-old child is not barred from obtaining permanent residence by virtue of overstaying in the US. She would have to be 18 to be subject to... Read Answer
It depends on why the child is not living with the other parent. If the child is away it school, then continued child support may be... Read Answer
If you have lived in Mass for longer than one year, you may file for divorce in Mass.
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Days, weeks, months. It all depends on the speciics of yoru situaiton we know nothing about.
Depends on how they treat similarly situated employees and whether you are a member of a protected class.
You may be able to file a Complaint at the local District Court.
If at the time of the accident you had coverage than you should be covered. Under 176D you have the right to bring a claim for unfair and deceptive... Read Answer
Your husband's immigration attorney is in a better position to give guidance.
Your daughter needs to request a temporary hearing and request parenting time with her child. Given the complexity of the case, she may benefit... Read Answer