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Q: Will U.S. citizen children impact Mexican family's green card interview?
A Mexican citizen family wants to obtain a U.S. resident green card. They have two children who were born in the U.S., making them U.S. citizens; one child is 23 years old and currently in college. While the family is well-off and lives in Mexico without any desire to reside in the U.S., they are... View More 
Andrea Christine Provins
answered on Sep 10, 2026
answered on Sep 10, 2026
Yes, the U.S. citizen children are relevant, but there are two separate issues.
If the 23-year-old child is a U.S. citizen, the child can petition for each parent to obtain a green card. Because the child is over 21, the parents would generally be considered “immediate relatives,”... View More
Q: Can my daughter change my trust terms and bill me in CA?
I am in California, and my daughter is concerned about the person I have chosen as the executor of my trust, who is the woman I love. Can my daughter legally contact my attorney to have my trust rewritten without my consent and then submit a bill for me to pay? I have not provided my daughter any... View More
Julie King
answered on Sep 10, 2026
answered on Sep 10, 2026
No one can change another person’s trust (or any other estate planning legal document) unless the owner of estate plan gave express written authorization to do so or a judge ordered the change. [Estate plans frequently contain trusts, health care directives, durable powers of attorney, HIPAA... View More
Q: Can I get Advance Parole while in EOIR removal proceedings?
I am seeking legal advice regarding my need for Emergency Advance Parole. I entered the U.S. without inspection and filed my asylum application immediately, within 15 days of my entry. I currently have a pending asylum case in active EOIR removal proceedings, with a hearing scheduled for... View More
Andrea Christine Provins
answered on Sep 10, 2026
answered on Sep 10, 2026
Based on the facts you provided, I would be extremely cautious about pursuing international travel at this time. Although USCIS generally has authority to adjudicate certain advance parole applications even when an individual is in removal proceedings, obtaining advance parole is discretionary and... View More
Q: What happens at a court date for a stop sign/yield sign ticket in Louisiana?
I received a ticket in Louisiana for a stop sign/yield sign violation and now have a court date. What should I expect to happen during the court appearance? Will there be an opportunity to contest the ticket, and what are the possible penalties if I’m found guilty? This is my first traffic... View More
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Sep 10, 2026
answered on Sep 10, 2026
The procedure for most courts in Louisiana are similar but each court has some differences so it depends which law enofrcement agency issues the ticket/citation and which court is handling the ticket/citation. You will have the right to contest the ticket. While not an exact number but the total... View More
Q: How do I start the process for early discharge from probation in New York?
I am currently serving a 5-year probation sentence in Queens, NY, and have completed 3.5 years. I've paid all penalties and fines and have complied with all probation conditions. How do I begin the process of applying for an early discharge from probation, and what considerations might impact... View More
Alvin Leon Spitzer
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answered on Sep 10, 2026
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answered on Sep 10, 2026
To apply for early release, you should start by discussing it with your probation officer first. He or she can terminate the probation. If that doeds not work, an application to the court might. Among the factors considered will be your present situation, your criminal history and your record on... View More
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