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You should be eligible for citizenship at this time. Inasmuch as it was a domestic violence situation under which you obtained resident status, you should not be required to have anything from your ex-husband for the application. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (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

USCIS currently does not accept 100% online programs under its F-1 student program. The best path is to file form I-485 assuming that you have been in the country for a while and then inform the school that you have filed for adjustment of status in the US. The school should allow you to enroll under the program. As you will be adjusting status as the spouse of a US citizen, any violation of status in attending school without USCIS F-1 approval would be forgiven. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (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

It is a little late in the day to try to cancel your brother’s immigrant visa if it has already been issued. I am not sure that it can be canceled at this stage although you may contact the US Consulate that issued the visa to see whether it is still possible now. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (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

Hi. It looks like you are getting the run around from the at fault's insurance company. I highly reccomend that you retain an accident attorney to represent you for both your personal injury and propery damages. Insurance companies will take your case much more seriously if you do that. ... Read More

Generally when funding your revocable trust only you and the current trustee of the trust- which is likely you - would need to sign anything. So, it shouldn't be necessary to get the signature of successor trustees. But, if for some reason a financial institution requires a successor trustee's notarized signature, the successor trustee can have his or her signature notarized in the state in which he or she resides. It does not need to be an Oregon notary.  John SorlieBryant, Lovlien & Jarvis, PCBend, Oregon... Read More

To transfer the property into your name, you may need to follow these steps in Oregon: Locate the original will: Ensure you have the original copy of the will that clearly states the property is being left to you. This document will serve as evidence of your inheritance. Initiate probate proceedings: If the property needs to go through the probate process, you should consult with an attorney to start the proceedings. The court will oversee the transfer of the property and validate the will. Petition the court: As the beneficiary named in the will, you may need to petition the court to officially recognize you as the legal owner of the property. Your attorney can guide you through the necessary paperwork and help you file the petition. Provide documentation: Gather any relevant documents such as the death certificate, the original will, and any supporting evidence of your relationship with the deceased. These documents will be required during the probate process. Attend court hearings: Depending on the complexity of the case, there may be court hearings where you will need to present your case and provide evidence supporting your claim to the property. Obtain a new deed: Once the court has recognized you as the rightful owner, you can work with a real estate attorney to prepare a new deed transferring the property into your name. The attorney will help ensure the proper legal procedures are followed and the deed is recorded with the appropriate government office. Remember, it is important to consult with an experienced real estate attorney in Oregon who can guide you through the specific legal requirements and processes involved in transferring the property. They will provide personalized advice based on your situation.... Read More

OK what you need is an immigration lawyer. If your lady friend is presently in America, you can legally get married to her in almost any county, provided she has a passport ID. Once your marriage is complete, then you can file the necessary forms and documents in order for her to get a green card. Counsel in any state can represent you, and some of us charge a very affordable flat fee to handle the case from start to finish. My office processes cases all over the world, and I have a lot of experience handling marriage base green cards cases. ... Read More

You can't infringe a patent application.  A patent applcation does not become an enforeceable thing unless and until it issues as a patent. You infringe a patent: if and only if the patent has issued, is valid and enforeceable; and if and only if you practice each and every element of at least one claim in the patent. Was the cease and desist letter from the inventor or from an attorney?  If the letter was from an attorney, I recommend you hire a patent attorney to review the letter and provide you with advice and guidance.  Ask for a quote first.  Sound advice and guidance needn't be terribly expensive, perhaps two billable hours.  Shop around.  Because patent practice is a nationwide practice, you are not limited to attorneys just in your jurisdiction.  Any U.S. registered patent attorney should be able to assist you. If the cease and desist letter was from the inventor or some other non-attorney, while not as urgent, it may nonetheless be prudent to obtain professional advice.... Read More

You are lawfully present in the U.S., where there is a pending adjustment, but if the adjustment is denied, you may find yourself out of school.  As a result, some private schools are more sensitive than others about accepting students who's immigration or visa status is in limbo.  There is no indication that they will be lawfully present by the time of graduation!   Do you have an employment authorization card, yet?  Admissions tend to rely upon F1 non-immigrant student visas as the better option, but you can't get that if you have immigrant intent!  Check with the International Student Office to see what admission policies are at the schools to which you want to apply for admission.  Some State schools are less restrictive about alienage than others due to restrictionists in State Legislatures who are upset with foreigners who were once unlawfully present.  As a matter of law, you should be allowed to enroll, but can be denied admission as a matter of discretion.  For more information, seek a consultation with an immigration attorney more experienced in these matters.... Read More

Michael - the best source of information about a probate is the personal representative of the estate. So, you should direct your inquiry to the personal representative. There is a 4 month creditor claim period that starts to run after notice of the probate is published in the local newspaper. So maybe the personal representative is just waiting out the 4 month period.  John SorlieBryant, Lovlien & JarvisBend, Oregon... Read More

Andrew M. Jaffe Attorney at Law 2375 Covington Rd, Suite 315 Fairlawn, Ohio 44313-4358 (330) 983-4842 attorneyjaffe@aol.com www.LawyerJaffe.com     Thank you for contacting me concerning your need for an Internet attorney.  I would be happy to discuss your questions on the phone.  We can schedule a call for almost any afternoon (Eastern time) including weekends.  There is no charge for this initial consultation and it is covered by attorney/client privilege.  Crypto currency sites have both SEC and FINtech issues you will need to understand and follow.   You will want to discuss your situation with a lawyer in more detail. Many lawyers offer a free phone consultation.... Read More

You can file an action for paternity in the court that has jurisdiction in your state, and serve your ex-girlfriend, and the court will order all three of you to undergo a DNA test to determine whether you are the biological father. If you are the biological father then you can ask the court for the rights to visit your child, or ask for custody or joint custody depending on the facts of your case. I would retain a family law Attorney in your state to process your case from start to finish.... Read More

You can contact the court clerk in the county in which the accident happened, and inquire as to whether any party has sued you in your name. Just because you have not been served, doesn't mean the action has not been filed. In most states, parties have a few months up to three usually in order to serve a defendant in an action that has been timely filed.... Read More

Hello - I am an attorney in Oregon. You have 2 options to accesst the funds in your brother's bank account. First, a  bank may, but is not required to, disburse a deceased depositor’s account of $25,000 or less if the claimant furnishes the affidavit prescribed in ORS 708A.430(2). So, if you can point that process out to the bank they likely have a form of affidavit that you can sign to get access to the funds. Second, you can file a small estate affidavit in the probate court of the county where your brother lived. Unfortunately the cost of filing this affidavit would be almost as much as what is left in the account. So, this may not be a viable alternative. You can likely get a form of a small estate affidavit from the probate court where it would be filed. Hope that helps.   John SorlieBryant, Lovlien & Jarvis... Read More

Your grandmother certainly has the right to set up her estate plan as she chooses, assuming she has the legal mental capacity and is not under any undue influence. There are many pros and cons to the plan you described (too many to cover here), so I recommend your grandmother meet with a good estate planning attorney to discuss those issues and options.... Read More