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Your understanding of the law of intestate succession is wrong. When there is no will, generally half goes to the surviving spouse and the other half to the children. Sounds like you need to replace the attorney who quit. Should you desire, I may be able to assist you. David R. Hartwig 801-486-1715... Read More

You need to take your copy of your divorce decree and have it reviewed by an experienced family law attoreny. The decree is the first place to start in determining your rights and abilities. Then we need to look at the actual facts: You say "kids", plural; so are you visiting the other children? When is the dance, and how long does it last? Did your ex give you any notice of the dance? What kind of dance is it? Depending on the answers to these questions, your ex may be acting wrongfully and you might be able to seek a finding of contempt against her, and maybe obtain makeup visitation. If you go down this road, you might even be able to recapture the costs for the additional travel involved in a makeup visit. You really should review all of this with an experienced family law attorney. I could assist you, if you so desire. David R. Hartwig 801-486-1715... Read More

As a person coming to the US with a C1/D visa, you are not qualified to apply for cancellation of removal as crewmen are specifically barred from this relief by statute.  If you were in another category than crewman, you could apply at the end of the 10 years as long as you have a parent, spouse, or child who is a US citizen or permanent resident. You would have to prove 10 years unbroken residence, good moral character, and exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to your qualifying relative if the cancellation of removal application is not granted. 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 More

Under US immigration laws, a crewman is not adjustable to permanent residence. A C1/D visa is not considered EWI, but it is in a special class by itself. 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 More

Based on what you say (as I cannot see the documents), the opposing counsel sent you a Notice to Appear or Appoint (as required by the court rules). If I am correct, you need to read that Notice closely, for it should state what you need to do. If I am incorrect, then I don't know what opposing counsel sent. Either way, you need to hire new counsel; I am a strong believer in having counsel present at mediation. Plus, most of the mediators I work with will not allow a final agreement without the input of the counsel of record. Having your attorney at mediation helps you understand what is going on, and what is best for you in light of your goals. Should you wish, I may be able to assist you. David R. Hartwig... Read More

Sure, there is nothing stopping you from reporting it stolen under these facts, but it probably isn't going to significantly change things. Unless pushed by you, and unless the car is in the open, police do not seem to work such cases quickly, particularly in domestic cases -- the police might even attempt to tell you that it is a civil matter. But, make the report, and get a report number.... Read More

She is not entitled to an attorney if the charge is an infraction which I don't believe it is. She needs to retain an attorney to fight the charge, and then get a recording of any previous hearings, if available. If not available, she will need to work with her attorney to bring in evidence to show that she is not the defendant, and has never been to court on the charge.. If she has appeared, the prosecutor should recognize her. From the information you have presented, I am not sure exactly where in the process she is, and to give more accurate advice, I will need to find out what has happened in the past.... Read More