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My adult son, who has no mental health issues, is currently detained overseas in a human rights matter. If I want to hire a lawyer to assist him, do I need his permission to do so?
As a Canadian citizen who got my girlfriend in Kentucky pregnant while visiting the U.S., I am now back in Canada. We have no current arrangements, but she intends to pursue legal action to claim child support from me. I want to know if I can be held responsible for child support payments in... View More 
answered on Apr 2, 2025
Yes. You can be held to pay child support and you can also be extradited back to Kentucky for failure to pay child support.
I am a Green Card holder currently in Armenia with my daughter. She was in the UK but her British husband canceled her residency while she is abroad. She has sought protection from the Armenian authorities while waiting for the UK authorities to resolve the issue. However, she reported a human... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2025
Contact the U.S. Embassy in Armenia and advise them of the threats and the situation. They should be able to bring you both in and protect both of you.
I am living in Turkey and trying to access a bank account at Limestone Bank in the United States, which belonged to my uncle who passed away in Kentucky. I have all the necessary documents from the Turkish government proving my right to access this account. However, an individual named Maria... View More
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answered on Feb 18, 2025
You should also connect with the probate court in the Kentucky county where your uncle lived, as they oversee the distribution of assets after death. If needed, you can work with a Kentucky-based attorney who can represent your interests locally - the Kentucky Bar Association can help you find one.... View More
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
Based on the information you provided, here are a few key points to consider:
1. Filing requirement: Generally, if your total income for the year is less than the standard deduction ($12,950 for single filers in 2022), you may not be required to file a federal income tax return. However,... View More
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The marriage will take place in Ukraine. We anticipate this to be early next year. She also has two children under the age of 18 that I eventually would be adopting.
answered on Aug 20, 2020
If you are a U.S. citizen you can file the FORM I-129F and request the K-1 on behalf of your fiancee. The two children will be eligible to apply for the K-2 visa.
If you marry abroad, you will have to file the FORM I-130 with USCIS for each of them.
I am a dual EU-US citizen( my mom is American). I was born in the EU and I have never lived in America. I have never had any home address in the US. I moved to America in August 2019 to attend a boarding school in TN, I will soon be attending college in VA. Currently, I am staying with friends in... View More
answered on May 25, 2020
You have a lot of questions that need to be answered and you need to seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.
The questions start with: Did you mother register your birth with an embassy or consular office of the U. S. at the time of your birth? Did she ever apply for a passport for you?... View More
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