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I am divorced and live in Massachusetts My settlement agreement says I pay for our children's college tuition (we have two).

Robert's answer | Answered on March 26, 2013

A thorough review of your divorce agreement by a family law attorney for possible modification is your first step. You should do this quickly as...

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I applied for asylum and got denied at the interview; A year later, I met wife (US citizen).

Robert's answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

An immigration attorney can assist by contacting USCIS with regard to the marriage petition and the denial of your asylum. Denied asylum case...

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Am I req'd to grant visitation rights to my husband? We are in separate states and he has filed a petition for visitation.

Robert's answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

Is the visitation petition an agreement/judgment recorded in court? If so, then if you have lived here more than six months you can take the...

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Joint vs. Sole Custody : Can a father have joint custody and see his son less than 50%?

Robert's answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

The proposed judgment and parenting plan is such an important document that I would highly recommend that you find an attorney who would write it...

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I did not appear and court and divorce was granted with prejudice in MA, what does that mean

Robert's answer | Answered on March 24, 2013

This is a very complicated matter and I recommend a consultation rather than looking for answers here. Please act quickly as some options have time...

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What can I do to become a legal US citizen? Help Please!!!

Robert's answer | Answered on March 24, 2013

Your options will be dep3endent upon how you entered the us. Consult with an aTtorney rather than this forum however. Good luck

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Should I marry first, then fill out J-1 waiver, then I-130 and I-485? Can I stay in the USA beyond the 60 days grace period?

Robert's answer | Answered on March 21, 2013

You will need to file a waiver of the year residence requirement before you can file for adjustment of status. Please consult with an immigration...

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Do i need to fill out paper work to be my father next of kin?

Robert's answer | Answered on March 21, 2013

This is a very difficult time for you I am sure having gone through it myself. Speak with the hospital, they may want to see death certificates,...

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USCIS didnt mail a notice asking for more evidence (marriage). Waiting 1 year for my GC 10 yrs. I got mail my GC it was denied.

Robert's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

Please have an attorney file the motion with appropriate responses for you to make sure you are following the correct process. If the motion is...

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Is it faster to wed a fiance in her country and then come to US or she come here as fiance and marry here? thank you

Robert's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

If you go and marry in the Philipines it will take around a year before she may come to the US. Remember also that the Phillipines have "classes"...

Robert Winford Carpenter's Answers (1258)

I am divorced and live in Massachusetts My settlement agreement says I pay for our children's college tuition (we have two).

I applied for asylum and got denied at the interview; A year later, I met wife (US citizen).

Am I req'd to grant visitation rights to my husband? We are in separate states and he has filed a petition for visitation.

Joint vs. Sole Custody : Can a father have joint custody and see his son less than 50%?

I did not appear and court and divorce was granted with prejudice in MA, what does that mean

What can I do to become a legal US citizen? Help Please!!!

Should I marry first, then fill out J-1 waiver, then I-130 and I-485? Can I stay in the USA beyond the 60 days grace period?

Do i need to fill out paper work to be my father next of kin?

USCIS didnt mail a notice asking for more evidence (marriage). Waiting 1 year for my GC 10 yrs. I got mail my GC it was denied.

Is it faster to wed a fiance in her country and then come to US or she come here as fiance and marry here? thank you