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Are there any problems with applying for adjustment once I am not attending the next semester and I could fall out of status?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Michael Alexander Yurasov-Lichtenberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   10 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
Falling out of status will not interfere with your adjustment of status if your intended spouse is a U.S. citizen. But, if he is only a permanent resident, you need to figure out a way to maintain some legal status in the U.S. - or to go home.
Falling out of status will not interfere with your adjustment of status if your intended spouse is a U.S. citizen. But, if he is only a permanent... Read More

How to protect the children?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Bernard C Jones, Jr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
There are some ways to help in the situation you described but we really need a little more information.
There are some ways to help in the situation you described but we really need a little more information.

lieing about being who she is

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Law
get a lawyer and dont speak with police or anyone other than your lawyer about what happened.
get a lawyer and dont speak with police or anyone other than your lawyer about what happened.

Since he falls under the grounds of which he does not have the right to object, do I still need to summons him to court/notify him of the adoption?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Francis Starr Springer (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Parenting is a right secured by the US Constitution. It cannot be taken without due process. Due process requires notice to the father.
Parenting is a right secured by the US Constitution. It cannot be taken without due process. Due process requires notice to the father.

What is the best thing to do if arrested and being held for another state?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Francis Starr Springer (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Law
I'm unsure just what you are asking. A person arrested in one state on charges exclusively from another state is entitled to an extradition hearing before the state with custody, in your case Mississippi, will allow the other state to pick up the suspect. The extradition hearing can be waived. If the hearing is waived, the subject should be picked up within days. If not, it will take a while longer, but shouldn't be more than a couple of weeks. If someone is being held in Mississippi in another state for a long period of time, it is likely there are other local charges pending. If not, a habeas corpus action may need to be filed to possibly get the person released. I highly suggest consulting with an attorney specifically on your case.... Read More
I'm unsure just what you are asking. A person arrested in one state on charges exclusively from another state is entitled to an extradition hearing... Read More

Am I responsible for my half sister's debts after she passed away?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Mr. Theodore A. Speaker (Unclaimed Profile)   |   21 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
No. Yes - you may need an attorney.
No. Yes - you may need an attorney.

When I file for bankruptcy will my repossession be taken off the credit report?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Glen Edward Ashman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   10 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
No.
No.

If you have claimed bankruptcy in 2000 can you claim again in 2012?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mr. Christiaan Mauritz Van Niekerk   |   25 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
No.
No.

Can I change from chapter 13 to 7 and still keep my house and car?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mr. Christiaan Mauritz Van Niekerk   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
Yes.
Yes.

Can a police department hold an inmate if they have not been read their rights?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Timothy Kevin Byrne (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Law
Yes.
Yes.

How long approximately does a green card application take?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Peter Y. Qiu (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
It depends. In most situations, with full and efficient cooperation of our clients, we can have the petitions filed within 14 days after all documents are in.
It depends. In most situations, with full and efficient cooperation of our clients, we can have the petitions filed within 14 days after all... Read More

Can I sue if I slip and feel from a rooftop?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
No.
No.

Do I have to pay child support while on maternity leave?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Mary Elizabeth Milek (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Yes.
Yes.

Can we still possibly modify the loan?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Brooke A. Bohlke (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Foreclosures
No.
No.

If I have a 50/50 shared property can the other owner tell me when I am allowed to be on the property?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Gregory Karl Crain (Unclaimed Profile)   |   25 Answers
No.
No.

Can I drop the charges for domestic abuse?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   32 Answers
No.
No.

Would my military retirement pay be apportioned in a divorce?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Dave Hawkins (Unclaimed Profile)   |   24 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
It can be, yes.
It can be, yes.

I have primary physical custody and joint legal custody; do I need permission each time I move?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Melvin G. Franke (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Yes, if this is a Missouri case, you could lose custody.
Yes, if this is a Missouri case, you could lose custody.

How to collect money from life insurance

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Sarah Reese (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Insurance
You will likely need to have an Estate set up for your son since he must be 21 in order to collect the insurance proceeds.  A Family Law or Estate lawyer can help you with that.  Once the Estate is set up, you can then petition the Court to ask for some of the money now.   Court papers will have to be filed with details regarding how much of the money is needed and for what purposes the money will be used for.  If reasonable, the Judge will most likely approve the request and disburse some of the funds.  However, the rest will remain with the Court until your son turns 21.  I recommend you contact someone who advertises they practice Family or Estate law, particularly someone in your local area.  Best of luck! NOTE:  This response is general in nature and should not be considered legal advice.  No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this response. ... Read More
You will likely need to have an Estate set up for your son since he must be 21 in order to collect the insurance proceeds.  A Family Law or... Read More

If I wave MII rights, will I still be required to pay child support?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Lynda H. LeBlanc (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Yes.
Yes.

Could I sue the police officers that arrested me when I was still a minor?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Stephen Lewis Freeborn (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Law
No.
No.

Can a juvenile be questioned without parents permission in Mississippi?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Francis Starr Springer (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Law
Yes, a juvenile can be questioned without the parents consent or presence. However, there may be an issue as to whether the juvenile understood how serious the questioning was, and if not would he/she have answered such questions. The answers, if incriminating, may be suppressed if the juvenile was coerced by the police presence. Consult directly with a lawyer for the best answer specific to your case.... Read More
Yes, a juvenile can be questioned without the parents consent or presence. However, there may be an issue as to whether the juvenile understood how... Read More

How can we switch child custody?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Francis Starr Springer (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
The custody order will remain in effect until changed by the court. If you want to change custody, you need to have the court change the order. You should consult directly with a lawyer before making this move.
The custody order will remain in effect until changed by the court. If you want to change custody, you need to have the court change the order. You... Read More

Can my ex-husband have his visitation time reduced for no valid reason?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Leonard A. Kaanta (Unclaimed Profile)   |   15 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
No.
No.

Can I have my felony drug conviction expunged?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   28 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Law
No.
No.
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