New Hampshire Recent Legal Answers from Lawyers

It's always worth taking advantage of a free consultation with a lawyer licensed in your state. If you're listed at fault on a crash report but didn't have the opportunity to share your side of the story, especially in a“ he said, she said” accident with no video or independent witnesses against you, a personal injury lawyer may be willing to take your case if your injuries are significant. Please be advised that this answer is for general informational purposes only, and does create an attorney client relationship. You should consult with an attorney licensed in your state to discuss your specific situation.... Read Answer

He needs a visitor visa and you cant sponsor him for that. He needs to convince the US Consulate that he has enough money to finance his trip and finance his expenses while in the US, and that he will return once his visit is complete. Evidence to proove that would be a bank savings account with sufficient assets, proof of a job and/or proof of property ownership, payroll receipts from his job, a letter from his employer, etc. Evidence that he has a girlfriend in the US would probobally hurt his chances, but if they ask him if he has a girlfriend here, he must tell the truth. ... Read Answer

Yes, the national visa center holds the case for processing, and the immigrant has to file the non-immigrant or immigrant visa application, pay the fees, and upload documents if necessary to the CEAC website. Once the file is ready to be sent to the US consulate overseas, the immigrant must schedule an interview, and also make an appointment for a medical examination. You should retain counsel to handle the case from start to finish. Some of us charge very affordable flat fee for marriage based green card cases and fiancé based visa cases. ... Read Answer

Whether your intended husband is able to obtain a green card and come to the US through your sponsorship after you are married depends upon his immigration and criminal history. He can obtain a copy of his immigration history through the Freedom of Information Act or a legal representative can do that for him. If he has a criminal history, he can obtain a copy of it through a legal representative. With the information, you and your intended husband can see whether there are any foreseeable obstacles to his immigration. If you have questions, you and he can engage an immigration lawyer to evaluate the materials.  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 Answer

You should read the court order that incorporates the marital settlement agreement regarding child custody and visitation. If any of those provisions are not complied with by the other party, then you can make a motion to hold the party out of compliance for contempt due to a violation of the order. ... Read Answer

In an EB-2 NIW case, USCIS may consider whether the applicant will be working in the field of national interest. If it becomes apparent prior to the approval of permanent residence that the applicant will not, that is grounds for USCIS to send a notice of intent to revoke the I-140 petition or to deny the adjustment of status or immigrant visa. If you have already attained your permanent residence, USCIS would probably not know about your change of field unless someone notifies the agency or it is disclosed if and when you apply for naturalization. Time may also play a hand in this if you have already attained permanent resident status and worked in the field of national interest for a period of time, e.g. six months after the grant. In such case, you would likely be seen to have shown the requisite intent to work in your field at the time you received your resident status. 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 Answer

If your mother's trust is paying for your and your mother's expenses, the deed should be in her name.  You should also have a family caregiving agreement so that her payment of your expenses is not seen as a gift which could disqualify her from Medicaid or exploitation which could lead to legal problems for you.... Read Answer

Hi Michael,   Hi Michael.  The permanent impairment rating for your wrist requires an equation that would need to be multiplied by your compensation rate (the amount of money you received in your weekly).  The higher impairment rating, the larger the amount of money.  I would caution you that if it was a doctor of the work comp insurance company's choosing that did the impairment rating, he or she may have issued an impairment that is lower than it should be.  You are entitled to have a doctor of your choosing perform an impairment rating, and I think that is important to do.     The equation would look like this.  210 weeks x .35 impairment = 73.5 weeks, which you would then multiple by your compensation rate.     I've also published the following manual for NH and VT Work Comp Law for Injured Workers, which may be helpful:  https://sabbethlaw.com/practice-areas/workers-compensation/   I wish you the best of luck.  If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out.     - Mike Sabbeth... Read Answer

 There is no out of pocket fee associated with applying for SSDI benefits.  If you are found favorable the law firm you hire will receive 25% if you are awarded backpay.  The process can be time consuming and everything comes down to how organized you can be.  Keep all appointments, stay updated on all medications, procudures etc.    Sincerely,   Attorney Scott Bocchio President Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841 www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com  ... Read Answer

If you are able to serve him in New Hampshire then you may file for divorce now.  If you cannot serve him in NH then you must wait until he moves to NH or wait one year if he does not move to NH.  If you want to move back to Indiana then you may not want to file in NH.  You should discuss with a lawyer.  Best wishes.... Read Answer

An F-1 student is in violation of status when he or she no longer studies at the school. The DS-260 asks questions concerning violations of legal status in the country. You should report the situation of your F-1 visa. I note that although the Administration wishes to punish F-1 students for past transgressions, court orders have prevented the policy from being implemented. An F-1 student would not be barred for past illegality unless the individual was unlawfully present for 180 days (three-year bar) or one year (10 year bar) AND U.S.C.I.S. gave him or her a denial decision or there was a negative ruling by an immigration judge. 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

The law does not favor one spouse over another when deciding who stays and who leaves.  The court looks at the facts of each case and will decide based on the fairness of the situation.  Typically, it is not adviseable to leave the house prior to the filing of divorce, except in situations when your safety is in question.  Best wishes.... Read Answer

If you put your mother's name on the title, it will not lower the fees for registration or inspection.  No one will charge less to service the vehicle.  The insurance company may charge more because there are two drivers and because of your mother's age.  So you really will not save money. If your mother applies for nursing home Medicaid within the next five years, she cannot gift you back the car without disqualifying her for a time.... Read Answer

Rochella, the answer will depend on the family's finances.  If there are funds available, then you may ask the court to allow to use the funds for attorney fees.  Many lawyers also accept credit cards.  You should be open to resolving the divorce amicably, but be prepared if your husband decides to be uncooperative. Best wishes.... Read Answer

Our office specializes in Debt Collection harassment.  There are a number of things you can do; Send a written request demanding that all calls stop and that they only communicate in writing.  You can also call our office and we can send them a Cease and Desist letter FREE of COST and get them to stop calling within 24-48 hours. Thank you,   Attorney Scott F. Bocchio, Esq Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841 www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com   ... Read Answer

If this happening around the children then you may file an emergency motion with the court to protect the children.  Depending on the facts you may have an obligation to report the incident to the DCYF and/or the police.  A lawyer with family law experience would be in the position to help you.  Best wishes.... Read Answer