When is a Panamanian marriage recognized in the USA in regards to spousal rights under common law in Washington State?
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Answered on December 12, 2018
You appear to be asking about the effects of Washington State Family Law on Immigration petitions, so I moved the question to Immigration, but you...
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How do I know if I am a Foreign Corporation in California?
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Answered on December 10, 2018
“Doing business” is defined differently in different states. What you should not do is outline your specific financial situation in a...
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What are acceptable reasons for failure to show after being g subpoened?
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Answered on December 10, 2018
Regardless of whether it is issued by a judge, a clerk, or a lawyer acting as an officer of the court, a subpoena is an order of court. Failure to...
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J-1 Visa application from a third country (England)
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Answered on December 08, 2018
This question is better directed to an immigration lawyer, so I recategorized it, but it is best answered by the immigration lawyer used by the...
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A friend was charged dui, then the case was dropped/rejected before going to the court so is it okay to travel internationally?
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Answered on December 06, 2018
First, the question is twofold: 1) whether he can enter his home country; and 2) whether he can return to the US. As to (1), that depends on the...
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What is probate court tax division and I want to know why me and my siblings have court hearing after my father passed
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Answered on December 05, 2018
Without seeing the papers, I'd only be guessing, but a brief consult with a qualified lawyer probably gets you the answer you seek. Alternatively,...
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How do I process a quitclaim deed to transfer a property from my mother's and aunt's name into my name and my wife's name?
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Answered on December 04, 2018
The Recorder of Deeds in DC is very particular about Powers of Attorney when used to transfer real estate, and a Deed alone, without an FP-7, won't...
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Trading stocks in home country while on F1 visa?
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Answered on November 30, 2018
Generally, trading equities for your own account is not employment, but you should run this past the attorney helping with your F1 visa. I've...
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Can a law firm be sued?
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Answered on November 30, 2018
I was going to respond myself, but Ms. Bennett's and Mr. Isquith's responses just about cover it. Of course, you can sue. The correct question is...
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Can I sponsor my foreign national husband while I don't live in the USA?
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Answered on November 30, 2018
I'm assuming that you are a US citizen living abroad. In any event, you need to address this question to an Immigration lawyer, not an...