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Q: How to file paperwork for my father's documentation after crossing border in 2002?
In 2002, my father crossed into the U.S. by claiming U.S. citizenship. He has not been detained nor has he received any notice of immigration status. He has three children who legally reside in the United States. He has never attempted to seek legal documentation or status in the U.S. What steps... View More 
Andrea Christine Provins
answered on Sep 10, 2026
answered on Sep 10, 2026
Based on what you have described, your father should not file an immigration application on his own without first having an immigration attorney review his history.
The biggest concern is that he reportedly entered the United States in 2002 by claiming to be a U.S. citizen. Because this... View More
Q: Can I get help contesting a petition in FL probate court?
I am contesting a petition for a letter of administration filed by a non-Florida resident in the Miami-Dade County probate court. I have already filed a counter-petition and need assistance for an upcoming Zoom meeting regarding this case. The estate is valued at over a million dollars. How can I... View More
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In Florida, probate is largely an attorney's proceeding, not a do-it-yourself one. Probate Rule 5.030 requires personal representatives and guardians to be represented by counsel in probate proceedings, with only a narrow exception for someone who is both the sole beneficiary and the personal... View More
Q: How can I address a family violence charge when I moved away from Dallas?
I have a family violence citation from last year when my son's father and his girlfriend physically attacked me while I was pregnant and then called the police. Initially, I went to court and accepted a payment offer without realizing it might result in a permanent charge. I haven't kept... View More
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 10, 2026
answered on Sep 10, 2026
You really have two options:
1) you can come back to Dallas, appear in court, and face the charges; or
2) you can do nothing, let the Dallas court issue a warrant or capias, and wait & see if law enforcement picks you up.
Depending upon the seriousness of the charge and... View More
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Q: What legal steps to reclaim assets from an adult child who misused a parent's accounts and deeds?
What legal actions can be taken against an adult child who added themselves to their incapacitated parent's bank accounts and property deeds? While the parent was incapacitated and hospitalized, this adult child made these changes without consent. The parent has since passed away, and the... View More
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Christopher R. Milton
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What you're describing — someone added to a parent's bank accounts and property deeds without consent while that parent was incapacitated, followed by the parent's death, followed by that person distributing and selling assets outside of probate — touches several distinct areas... View More
Q: How can I evict a non-paying relative in California?
I am the successor trustee of my deceased mother's estate in California, specifically in Alameda County. My uncle, who was my mother's guest and has never paid rent or contributed to household expenses, is currently residing in the house. He has exhibited extortionate, threatening... View More
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Christopher R. Milton
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A few things worth knowing up front. First, even though your uncle never paid rent or signed anything, that doesn't mean you can just change the locks or have him removed informally — California law treats self-help eviction (changing locks, shutting off utilities, removing his belongings,... View More
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