Get free answers to your legal questions from lawyers in your area.
She signed a power of attorney to my sister before she died.
answered on Nov 21, 2019
You really need to speak with an experienced real estate and/or probate attorney who can help you through the process.
If your mother passed without leaving a Will, or "died intestate", her property will pass to her heirs at law. But if there has been no probate and no one... View More 
I am a DV Green Card holder (since July 2018) and I am getting married to my Indian fiance in Jan 2020 in London, UK. Who do I have to inform in the USA that I have gotten married?
answered on Nov 20, 2019
The facts that you have given beg more questions. Are you planning on living with your spouse in the UK? You could be in danger of abandoning your residency. You really need to speak with an experienced immigration attorney who can ask you the appropriate questions to make sure that what... View More
Sold for 500k. He passed away and probate is still open . I know there is a 10yr limitation , however if I was home and wasnt advise about sale someone said I could file motion in probate for half of the sale price. Because a POA suppose to benefit the principle and since I was home I should have... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2019
It does sound like you need to take court action and quickly, but this is not something that you can handle on your own. You really need to seek out an experienced probate and real estate attorney to help you with this matter. It will help the attorney if you first visit the probate court and... View More
Hello! Thank you for taking my question. I was in the process of applying for my Green Card on an I-485 visa and I left the country because I had a travel visa that did not expire. I thought that it would've been okay to do because I had a travel visa but unfortunately, my application still... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2019
An attorney will need more information to answer your question. But generally someone who is married to a US Citizen and has entered the country with inspection, without fraud, on a valid visa can apply at any time. Make sure to at least have a consutlation with an experienced immigration attorney,... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2019
That's going to depend on several more factors, including who is living and deceased, and what the language of the conveyance actually says. You need to take your deed to an experienced real estate attorney who can tell you what everyone's rights and obligations are according to the deed.
I have adjustment of status pending. My record is clean
answered on Nov 7, 2019
You'll be just fine - but do remember to disclose at your interview.
And my mom parents are sick her parents are very old and they couldn’t go to Yemen because of the war .please tell me what should I do to help them out
answered on Nov 6, 2019
You have not provided enough information to answer any questions. You really need to hire an experienced, trustworthy immigration lawyer to help with these complicated matters.
answered on Nov 5, 2019
How can you sell something that is not yours? Your question is much too vague for any real estate attorney to answer over the internet. A lawyer will need to examine the title to see what rights, interests, and responsibilities all parties have regarding the real property. I strongly recommend that... View More
I recently went for a i-485 interview for 1-130 application (by my wife) and the officer asked me if i had ever received a notice to appear before and i said no because i never did. She informed me that i had one on file for an application for that my ex wife put in for me about 3 years ago and was... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2019
If you were sent an NTA and never responded because you didn't receive it, you might be able to have an experienced immigration attorney re-open the case and adjust your status in removal proceedings so that you can stay. You need to hire an experienced immigration attorney as soon as... View More
A
answered on Nov 4, 2019
You should ask this question of your financial institution and your closing attorney's office. There is usually an affidavit which the bank requires the closing attorney to sign that states the attorney or closing agent has asked all parties to prove themselves by identification. Whether or... View More
He is Giving a hard time and Harrasing the person.
answered on Nov 1, 2019
Deportation is not a private right of action. Only the government can initiate deportation actions. If you are a victim of crime, you should report that crime to the police.
answered on Nov 1, 2019
An attorney will need more facts from you to answer this question correctly. The short answer, though, is that if you sell to someone who needs a loan for the purchase, they will have to buy title insurance. And a title insurance underwriter will generally require at least a quitclaim from any... View More
My parents have paid the property tax on the land all this time. Someone else currently lives on the land. Does my uncle have a legit claim to adverse possession under Alabama law?
answered on Oct 30, 2019
The answer is that "it depends" on whether you can prove he resided there with permission. Also, there are some very specific rules regarding AP and how those rights can be asserted. You will need to speak to an attorney experienced with AP issues in order to understand everyone's... View More
I am in the midst of eviction proceedings on a commercial property. Prior to the finalization of the eviction process, the LL has re-leased the property and as part of the lease, given to the new lessor my merchandise (over $250,000 worth), and moved them into the store property. I am currently... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2019
The short answer is that it depends on what your lease allows and how much you owe the landlord. If this is going to lose you more money than allowed under the lease, then you should bring this immediately to the attention of the Court. I strongly recommend that you hire an attorney to represent... View More
Husbnd and I are separated already in PH but not legally. I only have tourist visa here in the US.
answered on Oct 28, 2019
The short answer is that you will have to get your official annulment papers in the Philippines, and you will have to hire a Filipino lawyer in order to do this. It is difficult and expensive, but not impossible. You have to do this before filing for your K-1 Visa or Green Card in the US. In the... View More
She wants to return home to visit her family but says she will not be allowed to come back.
What is the reason for that?
answered on Oct 21, 2019
Your friend should seek the help of an experienced immigration attorney.
answered on Oct 11, 2019
There are too many unanswered questions in your fact pattern to give a definitive answer. It would be best if you can see a real estate or probate lawyer to ask your question, so that the lawyer can get all relevant facts from you before giving you an opinion. There is no simple answer from what... View More
I’m come when I’m have 14 years old my mom is in my country she leave me alone because she married with other man and not one can’t take care of me I’m came here my dad change a lot he married with other woman she don’t like me he put me work when I’m have 15 because he don’t want to... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2019
Honey I'm so sorry you're going through this. You should go to Catholic Social Services, if you can find one. If your dad has papers you may be able to get your green card through being a trafficking victim. You might be able to find help here:... View More
Both?
answered on Sep 30, 2019
You need to get a divorce lawyer and make sure your divorce lawyer is either experienced in immigration issues or has an immigration attorney on call to help him/her through the landmines. Many divorce lawyers will not want to allege adultery because it is difficult to prove, and because of the... View More
My partner and I want to get married. He does not have status in this country. I though am a U.S. citizen. We reside in Wayne County. Can we get married and is there a risk for him if we do get married ?
answered on Sep 27, 2019
You can get married but it may not be the best thing to do depending on your circumstances. The best course of action is going to depend on facts you have not presented here. You really should make a consutlation appointment with a family immigration attorney.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
