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The divorce paper specifies the property will be dealt with at a later date ( divorces in Arlington Virginia). We never intended to do this however the ex husband is dying ( he currently resides in France) he wishes to use this divorce to give me everything in a settlement which could be added to... View More 
answered on Oct 29, 2024
In this matter, it is also necessary to take into account the location of the property. As a general rule, it is possible to apply to the court for the division of the property of former spouses only within the statute of limitations, which may differ depending on the jurisdiction, but is usually 3... View More
My lawyer is asking me if I want an official English translation of my divorce decree from the “Casa Amarilla” that would include an apostille. He said in order for the decree to be used or recognized in the United States, it must have the apostille. I called a lawyers office here in Washington... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2024
Both the U.S. and Costa Rica are signatories of the 1961 Hague Convention which abolished the requirement that U.S. consular officers authenticate Costa Rican civil documents for use in the United States. The Convention became effective in Costa Rica in 2011.
The Government of Costa Rica... View More
My mother passed away in 2016. She had an IRA with Ameritas Financial group and listed my sister and I as the beneficiary. In order for us to get the IRA we have to provide Ameritas with a death certificate. The problem is she passed away in St. Petersburg, Russia
answered on Jun 10, 2024
There are two main options for obtaining a power of attorney valid in Russia:
1. In Russia, a power of attorney can be drawn up and certified at the notary's office.
2. While in the USA or other countries, the power of attorney can be certified at the Consular offices of the... View More
Two years before he passed, he and my grandmother filed wills in France giving each portion of the apartment to me (apartment). How does this get handled in the US and in France?
answered on May 5, 2024
According to French law, there are two forms of inheritance acceptance:
acceptance of inheritance in a simple form (complete);
acceptance of the inheritance with the condition of drawing up an inventory.
Full acceptance of the inheritance can be carried out explicitly, by... View More
The law office asked me to sign a Power of Attorney is this normal? I want to be informed for key decisions before my lawyer makes the decision and not hand over all of my power what addendum should I add to the POA if the form is required to represent me in court since I will not be able to attend... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2024
First of all, it is necessary to clarify which country we are talking about.
For example, in the Russian Federation there are two types of lawyers who can represent the interests of the parties in court: these are lawyers with higher legal education and lawyers included in the register of... View More
We (a US-based entity) have an online-based game and were approached by an entity in Russia that wants to license the game from us to expand that game into their territory. Are there current sanctions that would prevent us from offering our game to people in Russia?
Please note that the... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2023
It is advisable to divide your question into 2 parts. The first part concerns compliance with US legislation regarding sanctions against Russian legal entities and individuals. The second part of the question is related to the retaliatory sanctions of the Russian authorities against American... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2023
The answer depends, among other things, on how a person got access to these items. If a person has been entrusted with material assets belonging to his employer in connection with the performance of his official duties at work, then his actions will be recognized as abuse of official position. If a... View More
My employer is requiring me to use my personal vehicle for work purposes. They are reimbursing mileage, so that is not the issue. The problem is that they would like me to transport computer equipment from one location to another. According to my auto insurance, their equipment I am transporting... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2023
If the obligations for the transportation of equipment are not included in your employment contract, then the employer cannot force you to do it. I would recommend you to conclude an additional agreement with the employer in which to prescribe all the conditions and responsibilities for the... View More
I have a particular skill at knowing how to effectively commit a crime, whatever that crime may be. As a result, I'm very good at providing advice to people looking to also commit a crime. I'd love to be as legitimate a business man as possible, but is that even a possibility given my... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2023
According to the theory of criminal law, knowing about an impending crime and not reporting it is in itself a criminally punishable act. This is called covering up a crime. An additional element of the crime in your case may be the planning and preparation for the commission of a crime.... View More
They contacted me via Whattsapp and email. they claim to be tied to interpole and french gov. They ask for larger payments for fines, and various fees, all money on bitcoin. emails are GMail ??, Bank letter from bank not signed? They do send official ??? documents which look official.
They... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
100% it is a scam. If you feel that you have real problems with Law retain a lawyer.
This U.S educated African friend is in the process of starting his own mining company after discovering the gemstone Sugilite and raw copper & manganese on his property and in adjoining tribal lands. My concern is tax and personal property liabilities I need to be aware of as a U.S. citizen.
answered on May 31, 2024
Beware of fraud when investing money in an African business. Analyze the offer from your African friend very carefully. Taxes and personal property liabilities are secondary issues.
Would like to speak privately
answered on Mar 25, 2024
Feel free to discuss your issue privately. You can call me on WhatsApp, Viber or Telegram right now.
They have hacked my phone and have access to my contacts. They call my gas stations, bank, everybody. Even my friends from school. It's a crazy amount of funds and effort spent on a nobody like me. What course of action should be taken
answered on Nov 24, 2023
It is not clear from your question whether you know the names of individuals who have committed and continue to commit these actions. At the same time, you indicated that they make phone calls, respectively, it is possible to identify these persons by their phone numbers. Having determined the... View 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... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2023
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