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Form I-864 question clarification...do I understand it correctly ?

Frank's answer | Answered on February 07, 2011

1) a. spouse b same source, c) must currently live in same residence. 2) Plain meaning. However, USCIS does not always get their own rules...

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I have been the only source of income and now I want out. I put some assets in his name and he is threating to take them.

Frank's answer | Answered on February 07, 2011

Alimony is unlikely, in general, in the situation you describe. If promises were made prior to the marriage, they might hold some weight. ...

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Is there any way possible that a father gain sole custody of their child during a divorce.

Frank's answer | Answered on February 07, 2011

Absolutely, you do have a chance. Custody is determined base on the best interest of the child standard. This standard encompasses lots of...

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I am a us citicen an my adopted parents are from mexico whant them to come and live with me in usa

Frank's answer | Answered on February 06, 2011

If the adoption was legal, the adoption occurred before your 16th birthday, and you are 21 or older, you may petition them as any natural-born...

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Do I have grounds to pursue a custody modification (visitation schedule only) after only 9 months since divorce?

Frank's answer | Answered on February 06, 2011

Courts will expect the parents to work details like this out. What you described, while a major situation in your eyes, I would dare say the Court...

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Always had 50/50 custody. Ex marries and moves out of state and files for custody.

Frank's answer | Answered on February 06, 2011

"Can he get custody if my 8 & 11 yr olds choose him?" you ask.. My opinion is he could, but nothing you say leads me to believe he has any better...

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What can a lawyer do to collect unpaid legal fees?

Frank's answer | Answered on February 05, 2011

We would need more info, so I am guessing based on my assumption that the verbal agreement said you would leave a check with him (possibly...

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I would love to see my son. What are my legal rights since I was never married to his mother?

Frank's answer | Answered on February 03, 2011

Your name appearing on the birth certificate can be presented as evidence you are the biological father, but it does not settle the issue. ...

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My wife left me and my kids october 12th does she have any rights to my children?

Frank's answer | Answered on February 03, 2011

Your best next move is to speak to an attorney that practices in the Griffin Superior Court - there is no substitute for local experience. I am...

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Petition for green card for my sister who is 43 years old.. i am a us citizen

Frank's answer | Answered on February 03, 2011

Good news: as a USC sibling, yes, you can apply for your sister. Bad news: these applications will take forever (currently applications received...

Frank Emilio Martinez's Answers (89)

Form I-864 question clarification...do I understand it correctly ?

I have been the only source of income and now I want out. I put some assets in his name and he is threating to take them.

Is there any way possible that a father gain sole custody of their child during a divorce.

I am a us citicen an my adopted parents are from mexico whant them to come and live with me in usa

Do I have grounds to pursue a custody modification (visitation schedule only) after only 9 months since divorce?

Always had 50/50 custody. Ex marries and moves out of state and files for custody.

What can a lawyer do to collect unpaid legal fees?

I would love to see my son. What are my legal rights since I was never married to his mother?

My wife left me and my kids october 12th does she have any rights to my children?

Petition for green card for my sister who is 43 years old.. i am a us citizen