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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Nevada on
Q: Currently on O-1 in the USA. Getting married in June. Would like to get marriage green card. Average lawyer fee?

German citizen. Know the rough process, time length and fees for all forms. I was wondering about the average legal fee that would be added on top of those fees?

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answered on May 31, 2024

The average legal fee for obtaining a marriage-based green card can vary, but you might expect to pay between $1,500 and $3,500 for attorney services. This fee is in addition to the costs for filing forms and other required expenses.

As a German citizen currently on an O-1 visa, you will...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Nevada on
Q: Currently on O-1 in the USA. Getting married in June. Would like to get marriage green card. Average lawyer fee?

German citizen. Know the rough process, time length and fees for all forms. I was wondering about the average legal fee that would be added on top of those fees?

Stephen Arnold Black
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answered on Jun 5, 2024

The average fee for a marriage based green card is between $1,500 and $3,500. Some of us charge a flat fee with no hidden costs and represent the couple through the lifespan of the case. Some of us work within the clients budget. Counsel in any state can represent you.

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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: I paid May but I did not occupy the unit from the 7th to the 30th of May due to mold. Should next payment be prorated?

The apartment has been fixed. He reimbursed me for the hotel stays for the first two weeks of repairs and he paid for an Air BNB for the last 11 days of repairs. He is now asking me to pay rent in full for June but I believe it should be prorated for the 25 days that I was not able to occupy my... View More

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answered on May 31, 2024

Under California law, tenants have the right to a habitable living environment. When a rental unit becomes uninhabitable due to mold or other issues, and the landlord is aware but doesn't promptly repair it, the tenant may not be obligated to pay rent for the time they couldn't occupy the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce and Family Law for California on
Q: He Court’s Inclination for Custody and Its Implications?

We have adhered to a 3-4-4 custody schedule for an extended period. However, in December, an error on my part led to unintended parenting time. This was not formalized in an Order After Hearing but was noted in the minute order as per the stipulation agreed upon by both parties (Not signed by... View More

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answered on May 31, 2024

In California, a new judge may consider the previous judge's inclination, but they are not bound to follow it. Judges often give weight to prior rulings, especially if there is a documented history and a minute order reflecting the schedule. However, each judge has the discretion to review the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Education Law for California on
Q: As an at-will employee, can my employer deny me 40 hours psl

Substitute teacher, is the district obligated to inform us about changes in PSL?

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answered on May 31, 2024

As an at-will employee in California, your employer is generally required to provide paid sick leave (PSL). Under California law, employees are entitled to accrue at least one hour of PSL for every 30 hours worked, up to a minimum of 24 hours or three days per year. If you've met the... View More

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