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Q: How does CO’s minor tolling statute affect a wrongful death claim for a minor?
I need information about how Colorado’s minor tolling statute (C.R.S. § 13-81-103) applies to my son's right to file a wrongful death claim. My son’s father, who is deceased, was shot by the police. There was a prior federal lawsuit filed by the representative of the estate, but it got... View More 
Lauren Joseph Wolongevicz
answered on Oct 27, 2026
answered on Oct 27, 2026
I’m sorry you and your son are facing this after losing his father. It is understandable to worry about whether problems with the earlier lawsuit affected your son’s opportunity to seek accountability.
Colorado’s minor-tolling law may protect your son’s filing deadline, but it does... View More
Q: Is my wife required to file I-864A if I am the sole sponsor?
I am currently in the process of becoming a sponsor and submitting form I-864. I intend to be the sole sponsor since my income is sufficient; however, I file a joint tax return with my wife. Our current law firm insists that my wife must file form I-864A solely because we are married. My wife is... View More
Nina P. Chobu
answered on Oct 26, 2026
answered on Oct 26, 2026
Form I-864A is not automatically required simply because you are married or file a joint federal income tax return.
Under 8 C.F.R. § 213a.2(c)(2), a sponsor may qualify based on their own income without relying on a household member's income. If your individual qualifying income meets... View More
Q: Is my wife required to file I-864A if I am the sole sponsor?
I am currently in the process of becoming a sponsor and submitting form I-864. I intend to be the sole sponsor since my income is sufficient; however, I file a joint tax return with my wife. Our current law firm insists that my wife must file form I-864A solely because we are married. My wife is... View More
Kyle M. Kinzy
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answered on Oct 27, 2026
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answered on Oct 27, 2026
Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I have been practicing immigration law for more than 25 years. Believe it or not, there are CLE classes for attorneys that are about how to complete the I-864 and supporting documents correctly. Asking this before your wife signs anything is a good idea because... View More
Q: Can I get compensation after being injured chasing my friend's dog?
I was walking my friend's dog in Pennsylvania, which she usually allows outside without a leash. The dog ran off, and while I was chasing it, I tripped on an uneven sidewalk, which caused a brush burn to my face and three fractures in my fingers—two of which are on my dominant hand. Although... View More
John Anthony Mattiacci Jr
answered on Nov 11, 2026
answered on Nov 11, 2026
You have a couple of distinct paths for seeking compensation, but they depend on who was at fault for the injury. First, you could potentially bring a claim against the owner of the property where you fell if the uneven sidewalk was a dangerous condition that they negligently failed to repair.... View More
Q: What can I do if a mobile mechanic didn't complete their job in Texas?
I hired a mobile mechanic service in Texas and had a written agreement for specific work to be done. They sent a mechanic who stripped a bolt and couldn't remove it, which prevented the completion of the work. I have already paid for the service, but it was not completed. Despite attempts to... View More
Kyle M. Kinzy
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answered on Oct 26, 2026
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answered on Oct 26, 2026
Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I am a general practice attorney in Austin, Texas. Trying to resolve this directly with the company before going further is a reasonable decision. This answer will focus on how to recover both what you paid and what the stripped bolt will now cost to... View More
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