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Q: What to do if visa expired after marrying a U.S. citizen in Washington?
I'm currently living in the U.S., and I've recently married a U.S. citizen. My visa extension recently expired, and I haven't started the application for adjustment of status or permanent residency yet. What steps should I take next to adjust my status, and are there any immediate... View More 
Stephen Arnold Black
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answered on Jun 11, 2026
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answered on Jun 11, 2026
An immigrant who enters the United States with permission and later overstays their visa may still pursue Adjustment of Status after marrying a U.S. citizen under current law. However, the recent USCIS memorandum issued last month significantly expands officers’ discretion to deny these... View More
Q: What to do if visa expired after marrying a U.S. citizen in Washington?
I'm currently living in the U.S., and I've recently married a U.S. citizen. My visa extension recently expired, and I haven't started the application for adjustment of status or permanent residency yet. What steps should I take next to adjust my status, and are there any immediate... View More
Remzi Guvenc Kulen
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answered on Jun 16, 2026
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answered on Jun 16, 2026
If you entered the United States legally and later married a U.S. citizen, you may generally be eligible to apply for adjustment of status from inside the United States, even if your visa status has expired. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens receive more favorable treatment for many overstay... View More
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Q: How to respond to a divorce summons in FL with financial concerns?
I received a summons for the dissolution of my marriage in Lee County, Florida, on May 25. I understand that I have 20 days to file a written response with the court and send a copy to my spouse's attorney. Custody of our six-year-old daughter is agreed upon as 50-50. We also need to handle... View More
Vanette Augustin
answered on Jun 10, 2026
answered on Jun 10, 2026
I agree with attorney Lieber. Just want to add that initial response is not when you have to make the hard decisions on how things are divided and the logistics of it all. There will be lots of time for that. A basis Agree or Disagree to each paragraph is sufficient. A counter claim asking for... View More
Q: Are antibiotics required after emergency tooth extraction in Oregon?
In Oregon, I had an impacted wisdom tooth extracted by an emergency dentist due to extreme pain. However, I was not given any prescriptions for antibiotics or pain relievers, and the extreme pain has continued post-extraction. Are dentists required to provide such prescriptions following this type... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 10, 2026
answered on Jun 10, 2026
An Oregon attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Actually, it would be an Oregon DENTIST, rather than an attorney, who would be best suited to answer your question - it is more medical/dental in nature than legal. The decision to use antibiotics could be the... View More
Q: What legal consequences might I face for using my father's account for extra purchases?
I am currently under investigation in Florida regarding approximately $7,000 worth of purchases made using my father's Walmart account between April 2024 and January 2026. My father initially gave me his card information to order items for him and allowed me to purchase things I needed as... View More
Jack Ruffin Hunt
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answered on Jun 10, 2026
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answered on Jun 10, 2026
Speaking generally, the biggest issue in your fact pattern is authorization and intent.
Under Florida’s theft statute, the State would have to prove that you knowingly obtained or used your father’s property with the intent to deprive him of it or appropriate it to your own use without... View More
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