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Family Law for foreign nationals?
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answered on Mar 19, 2023
RCW 26.26A.415 is a section of the Washington State family law statutes that deals with parenting plans and child custody agreements. It provides guidelines for the court to consider when creating a parenting plan or child custody agreement, including factors such as the child's age, the... Read more »
Hi, I'm starting a nonprofit organization in Canada to do online arts programming with young people who stutter in Canada and in the US. The organization will operate entirely online and from Canada, but will hire US employees. My goal is to be fiscally sponsored by a nonprofit (Fractured... Read more »
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answered on Mar 19, 2023
As a Canadian nonprofit organization that receives an EIN in the US and hires US employees, you may have US tax obligations. However, whether or not you need to pay US taxes will depend on a number of factors, including the nature and extent of your activities in the US and the terms of any... Read more »
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answered on Mar 19, 2023
If you have sole physical custody of your child, you may be able to relocate internationally with your child depending on the terms of your joint legal custody agreement and the laws of your state.
In general, relocation with a child may require court approval or agreement from the other... Read more »
I have no basis or reason to ask other than someone that was married in Italy said when they came back home they had to go to JP to remarry, PA would not accept their marriage as legal.. I dont know why. I am planning a romantic fall marriage in Italy with my fiance and we will reside in in PA... Read more »
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answered on Mar 19, 2023
In general, if a marriage is legally valid in the country where it took place, it should also be recognized as valid in the United States, including in the state of Pennsylvania. However, there are some limited circumstances where a foreign marriage may not be recognized as valid in Pennsylvania.... Read more »
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answered on Mar 15, 2023
Determining whether antitrust laws have been violated and if your client has been harmed by anticompetitive behavior can be a complex legal analysis that involves a careful review of the relevant facts and legal standards.
In general, antitrust laws are designed to promote and protect... Read more »
Cops came to my house to search my truck for stolen things but only found bullets ,paraphilia,and on my phone pics of stolen things can they charge me if what they found was not on the watrent. Things they found were out of my storage unit I was bringing back to storage didnt even know any of that... Read more »
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answered on Mar 19, 2023
If the police obtained a search warrant specifically for stolen items and they found other items during the search, such as bullets and paraphernalia, it may be possible for them to charge you for those additional items if they believe they are illegal or violate any other laws. However, whether or... Read more »
Cops came to my house to search my truck for stolen things but only found bullets ,paraphilia,and on my phone pics of stolen things can they charge me if what they found was not on the watrent. Things they found were out of my storage unit I was bringing back to storage didnt even know any of that... Read more »
answered on Mar 10, 2023
I do not know the full circumstances of the situation and cannot answer your question specifically. Generally speaking, a warrant has to state with particularity the items to be searched and seized. The police must request a warrant signed by a neutral third party (i.e., judge or magistrate) unless... Read more »
I am a website designer and a client is not paying for my website design and domain/hosting fees. I paid for the hosting and domain for 2 years and I own both. The client has not paid for anything and we don't have a written agreement.
When I told them that I will take the website... Read more »
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answered on Mar 19, 2023
As a website designer, you may have the right to take down the website if the client is not paying for your services, but it's important to proceed carefully to avoid any potential legal liability.
If you own the domain and hosting, you may have the right to terminate the client's... Read more »
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answered on Mar 5, 2023
Consular officers are required to follow U.S. immigration laws and regulations when making decisions about visa applications. If an applicant is found to be inadmissible to the United States based on the grounds listed in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), then the consular officer must... Read more »
answered on Mar 4, 2023
Consular officers have discretion over discretionary issued but inadmissibility is not a discretionary issue and the consular officer is tasked with doing his or her job of enforcing the laws and regulations governing admissibility. That being said the issue is a complex one. For instance consular... Read more »
Greetings, in general, such a problem, I can’t defend my rights in Russia, I need to sell my room, but I used to be in psychiatry, and my relatives can put me there again if I sell.
I'm trying to find a lawyer who will carry out the deal and I can't, there are suspicions that... Read more »
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds like you are facing some complex legal and personal challenges. Here are some potential options you could consider:
Try to find a lawyer who can assist you with selling your room. It may be helpful to search for lawyers who specialize... Read more »
What would US diplomats in the UK do a British woman gives birth to a child and she makes clear that she does not want her child to be a US citizen because of the IRS taxes and does not want her child taken out the UK and Ireland and does not want her child to visit the USA before age 18 for child... Read more »
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
If a British woman gives birth to a child in the UK and does not want the child to be a US citizen, US diplomats in the UK would not have any involvement in this matter. It is the choice of the parents whether to apply for US citizenship for their child or not. If the child is not a US citizen,... Read more »
I have stock dividends, interest payments on bonds and other funds in special non-resident bank accounts, known as Type C, now frozen due to Russian counter-sanctions against Western investors and bankers. What can be done in order to regain control of my money and return part of it to the USA?
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
If your bank accounts have been frozen due to Russian counter-sanctions, it may be difficult to regain control of your money. You should consult with a legal professional who specializes in international finance and sanctions to explore your options.
One possible option could be to seek a... Read more »
I have stock dividends, interest payments on bonds and other funds in special non-resident bank accounts, known as Type C, now frozen due to Russian counter-sanctions against Western investors and bankers. What can be done in order to regain control of my money and return part of it to the USA?
answered on Mar 2, 2023
I’ve been asked a number of times about getting investment money out of Russia without violating US and EU sanctions and avoiding Russian monetary limitations enacted in response to the sanctions. Indeed, the topic appeared in a recent article in Bloomberg, but, handled correctly, this topic has... Read more »
I have an American client who has stocks, bonds, and other liquid assets in Russia currently frozen. The US and EU sanctions don’t apply to me, to the client, or to these assets. Can US lawyers help me sell, transfer, or otherwise get them out?
answered on Feb 27, 2023
I’ve been asked a number of times about getting investment money out of Russia without violating US and EU sanctions and avoiding Russian monetary limitations enacted in response to the sanctions. Indeed, the topic appeared in a recent article in Bloomberg, but, handled correctly, this topic has... Read more »
I have obtained a legal mechanical license for each cover song in my album. However, my album was taken down for copyright infringement on ONE song. I tried contacting the company via their website but the contact form doesn't work and shows an error. I found their email and have sent them 5... Read more »
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answered on Feb 25, 2023
If you have obtained a legal mechanical license for the cover song in question, you have a valid defense against any copyright infringement claim related to that song. You can try contacting the company or person who made the claim and provide them with a copy of the mechanical license. If you have... Read more »
Is it illegal to sell cables that have lightning connector (8pin)?. The cable isn’t made by apple or MFI certified but a factory in China that otherwise live up to European standards.
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answered on Feb 25, 2023
It is not necessarily illegal to sell cables that have a lightning connector without being MFI certified or made by Apple. However, it could potentially be considered trademark or copyright infringement if the cable uses Apple's logo or branding without permission, or if it uses Apple's... Read more »
We have an innovation in the field of 3D food printing that comes with multiple new tech features and we would like to find the best strategy to patent everything that is paternable at this project.
Until now, we have not yet find someone to help us with a clear advice about the patent... Read more »
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
In order to obtain an international patent, the most common procedure is to file a Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application. This allows you to seek patent protection in multiple countries by filing a single application. The PCT application must be filed with the World Intellectual Property... Read more »
We have an innovation in the field of 3D food printing that comes with multiple new tech features and we would like to find the best strategy to patent everything that is paternable at this project.
Until now, we have not yet find someone to help us with a clear advice about the patent... Read more »
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answered on Feb 24, 2023
The international patent process starts simple, but then gets more complex.
Ultimately most countries (with the EU acting as a block) want to process patent applications through their local offices and correspond to local law firms.
By treaty, the initial patent application in... Read more »
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answered on Feb 24, 2023
Under U.S. immigration law, international students who are studying in the United States on an F-1 visa are generally allowed to invest in stocks and cryptocurrency. However, they may be subject to certain restrictions and regulations.
According to the U.S. Securities and Exchange... Read more »
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