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For custody issue, use private mediation a good idea? Or is it critical to have the attorney negotiate, just use court mediator?

Annaluisa's answer | Answered on March 17, 2009

You and your spouse (or parent of your child -if not married) are in the best position to determine what is in the best interests of your children....

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Seeking lawyer who specializes in immigration and divorce

Annaluisa's answer | Answered on March 13, 2009

The American Immigration Lawyer Association is certainly a good start. You can also check other Bar Organizations such as the Mexican American Bar...

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My friend has two kids that are us citizens, is it possible for her to become a us citizen?

Annaluisa's answer | Answered on March 04, 2009

United States Citizen sons or daughters over the age of 21 may file an immigrant relative petition for their foreign born parents. Your friend’s...

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I was brought to the united states illegally when i was a minor and i would like to know what i need to do to become legal?

Annaluisa's answer | Answered on March 04, 2009

Unfortunately, having entered illegally there are no current benefits available to legalize your status. If a qualifying relative has submitted an...

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Does paying the $350 to "respond" to an uncontested divorce speed up the overall divorce process in California?

Annaluisa's answer | Answered on March 04, 2009

Did you file the Summons & Petition? If so, you are the petitioner and your husband is the respondent. Your statement that “your husband...

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CAN YOU GET A RECOGNIZED DIVORCE FROM A FOREIGN COUNTRY IF YOU GOT MARRIED IN THAT COUNTRY?

Annaluisa's answer | Answered on March 04, 2009

Your question is a very complicated question. Every state has different divorce laws - similar, but different. In addition, every country has...

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My husband was taken into custody for violating his probation. INS placed a hold on him. What must I do to have it removed?

Annaluisa's answer | Answered on February 24, 2009

There are several reasons why your husband has an immigration hold. The most common is likely to be because his conviction is a deportable...

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Can I get divorced in Los Angeles, CA without a Social Security number?

Annaluisa's answer | Answered on February 20, 2009

Can you get divorced in Los Angeles, CA without a Social security number - the answer is yes you can. Your divorce is handled through a California...

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What are the child visitation laws of a illegal immagrant in california

Annaluisa's answer | Answered on February 06, 2009

Your immigration status or that of the other parent should have little to no bearing on you custody and visitation unless it would place your...

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I want to become a citizen

Annaluisa's answer | Answered on February 06, 2009

To apply for citizenship you must meet certain requirements, including Good Moral Character. Generally, you must show that you have been a person...

Annaluisa Padilla's Answers (65)

For custody issue, use private mediation a good idea? Or is it critical to have the attorney negotiate, just use court mediator?

Seeking lawyer who specializes in immigration and divorce

My friend has two kids that are us citizens, is it possible for her to become a us citizen?

I was brought to the united states illegally when i was a minor and i would like to know what i need to do to become legal?

Does paying the $350 to "respond" to an uncontested divorce speed up the overall divorce process in California?

CAN YOU GET A RECOGNIZED DIVORCE FROM A FOREIGN COUNTRY IF YOU GOT MARRIED IN THAT COUNTRY?

My husband was taken into custody for violating his probation. INS placed a hold on him. What must I do to have it removed?

Can I get divorced in Los Angeles, CA without a Social Security number?

What are the child visitation laws of a illegal immagrant in california

I want to become a citizen