Immigration/Marriage

Nothing to do but wait. You're dealing with one of the biggest bureaucracies in the country.

My husband's sister in law made false statements about me claiming that i was violent during our custody battle.

No. Statements made in court are not subject to a cause of action for defamation.

Since she is in possession of the horse, you will have to go to court and prove that the horse was not a gift. You will need to hire an attorney to...

What are the exact documents I need, can I file ex parte again? am i vulnerable to action by respondent? anything else pertinent

Do everything you did just as before. Without knowing what you filed, it is impossible to know whether you followed local procedure or not. Every...

Can I adopt my girlfriends kids before we marry?

It will most likely take longer than 5 months to complete the adoption process and the social worker who has to approve the adoption before the...

Can spouse file for Order to Pay Maintenance in a state other than the state where the Divorce was filed?

YES. If she responds to the Summons and petition, that response may include a request that you pay her maintenance. If you have been married a long...

Does an 18 yr old have to stay with family after getting charged with 4th degree domestic assault? In washington state

She is 18 and an adult -- she can do what she wants, the question is can she afford to support herself. it would be unwise to quit school at this...

Can I file an annulment after my husband had filed for a divorce

Probably not. The criteria for filing a Petition for invalidity of marriage (annulment in Wa. state) are quite specific. You must prove that " the...

Divorced, now my ex has remarried to a German National on a VISA. How can I find out her background? I have 3 young children.

Hire a private investigator to do a full background search.

If I divorce my husband what is the likelihood I will be able to keep my home?

Impossible to say. The court must make a fair, just and equitable distribution of all of the marital property at trial. Without knowing specific...