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I live in a house in Washington, DC, which is in my wife's name because she owned it prior to our marriage. We both agree on adding my name to the deed. There are no existing liens on the property. We are concerned about possible future circumstances in which my wife could become incapacitated... View More 
answered on Mar 19, 2025
It’s a simple process of your wife executing a deed from herself to you and her as tenants by the entirety. Any real estate lawyer can draft the deed and record it for you. However, deeding the property alone will not address how either one of you may manage the property (sell or borrow against... View More
I'm seeking a lawyer to create a power of attorney for my 91-year-old mom to ensure decisions regarding her healthcare and financial matters are covered. She is currently capable of making her own decisions. Could a lawyer assist with the process and advise on any specific conditions or... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2025
Make an appointment with a lawyer who drafts estate planning documents in your jurisdiction. Your mother (and you, really) needs four documents at least: (1) a last will and testament; (2) a durable statutory-compliant financial power of attorney (POA); (3) a healthcare POA; and (4) an Advance... View More
I am a British citizen currently in the U.S. on a B1/B2 visa, and I've been here for about 2 months. I would like to know if marrying my girlfriend, who is a Yemeni citizen with a green card, will grant me the ability to obtain U.S. residency. I haven't yet consulted with an immigration... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2025
No, unless you’re in status at the time your priority date is current for the category that you fall under. You can check when the priority date for your immigration category becomes current by going to the visa bulletin board department of state. That being said, if you are not in status at the... View More
What notice is the owner required to give? It is not owned by a real estate firm.
answered on Jan 4, 2025
DC Landlord & Tenant law is extremely complex, and it is extraordinarily tenant-friendly. Your daughter is in a much more powerful position than you would be -- or than a Virginia lawyer in Virginia Beach would believe. If she wants to stay, it is very likely that she can mess with the... View More
Drivers was involved in ann accident four hours after consuming a beer (caught on dash cam). Since it was deemed as minor accident at the time, my former employee went through the process of calling the cops and going through typical post accident protocol. He was not tested for alcohol at the... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2024
In your second post, you said this was a "former" employee. I responded to that with considerations regarding his continuing employment status. The dash cam video is important evidence because it is probably time stamped, be sure to keep it secure in case this whole thing blows up and... View More
Hello, on 8/4 one of my former employees was involved in a minor car accident during his work shift in company van. He was at fault as he was leaving where he was parked and bumped into another car that was coming up on his left hand side. Turns out he drank 1 beer 4 hours before accident occurred... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2024
I agree with Attorney Socci's analysis, but you have some other problems. You haven't said where he drank the beer, or whether the vehicle was moving (appears to have been drinking in vehicle b/c on dash cam video.) Virginia's vehicle code would probably prohibit drinking alcohol... View More
Hello, on 8/4 one of my former employees was involved in a minor car accident during his work shift in company van. He was at fault as he was leaving where he was parked and bumped into another car that was coming up on his left hand side. Turns out he drank 1 beer 4 hours before accident occurred... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2024
Good morning -- If this case goes to litigation, you will have to duty to turn over any dashcam video if the other side asks for it. On the other hand, you have no duty to voluntarily relinquish it since him drinking one beer does not appear to be an issue. I am assuming he was not charged with a... View More
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answered on Aug 22, 2024
Hola, por favor responda con la pregunta con la que necesita ayuda, para poder darle información general sobre casos criminales. Sin embargo, si necesita asistencia legal directa en un caso criminal en Washington, DC, le recomiendo que contacte a un abogado especializado en derecho penal a la... View More
Go back they switched people over without you knowing it. I cannot afford lawyer I have three kids oldest in college and my light been off over month and gas about off and to hot we can't stay my apartment this this company committed fraud if check into not only they this too.I just want my... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2024
A Washington DC attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. If your issue hasn't been resolved yet, your first and least expensive option could be to reach out to the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia. Nationwide, public service commissions... View More
I should clarify, I would be fine getting fired but can't pay for damages, I've worked this place for 9 months and have no prior accidents. The boss is threatening to take me to court of I leave as an attempt to extort. The guy tried to do this by lying about my employment status stating... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2024
Your comment raises so many issues: 1. an employee is not liable for damages caused by his ordinary negligence (this is why employers carry insurance), 2. You are an employee not an independent contractor, there may be wage issues and more; 3. They are extorting you to remain working in order to... View More
I have immigration/marriage related questions. I'm a U.S. permanent resident and I obtained my green card via EB2. My boyfriend entered U.S. legally via H2B but over stayed more than 5 years. He's currently in U.S. He has never received deportation letter. I plan to seek U.S. citizenship... View More
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answered on May 28, 2024
Marrying your boyfriend who has overstayed his visa by more than 5 years could have implications for both his immigration status and your future citizenship application. Here's what you should consider:
1. Spouse of a permanent resident: If you marry your boyfriend while being a... View More
I have immigration/marriage related questions. I'm a U.S. permanent resident and I obtained my green card via EB2. My boyfriend entered U.S. legally via H2B but over stayed more than 5 years. He's currently in U.S. He has never received deportation letter. I plan to seek U.S. citizenship... View More
answered on May 28, 2024
Marriage to a green card holder, by itself, will not provide any status protection for him before you become a US citizen but could be a basis for cancellation of removal if other requirements are met. The marriage will not have any negative impact on your future citizenship application. Consult in... View More
If so, under what law would they be eligible?
answered on May 7, 2024
First of all, you should have been given a state dept. employee handbook upon your orientation into the state department. So, having access to the state dept. employee handbook should not be a problem. Are you referring to access to your personnel file? If that is the case, then that would be a... View More
answered on May 7, 2024
Generally, an employee who works in the District of Columbia is an at-will employee. This is true for federal, state, and local employees in the District of Columbia. However, the at-will doctrine does not apply if you could prove there was discrimination in your treatment at work or dismissal from... View More
And why is the supreme court taking on this issue? Especially considering its more of a local matter. Are they trying to impose a federal policy? If so how can it be a one size fits all.
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answered on May 1, 2024
When there are more homeless individuals than available shelter spaces, it raises questions about the fairness and legality of criminalizing homelessness. This issue often centers on the fundamental rights of individuals versus public policy and safety concerns. The laws vary by location, but in... View More
Company called and said I would have to go to court if I dont pay. They had my social security number and old employment from 1999 which no longer exists.
answered on Apr 20, 2024
A Washington, DC attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Before involving attorneys to review the file with you to examine legal theories that would serve as possible defenses, the first step might be to find out if some kind of mix-up resulted in the bill, given... View More
I filed my father’s will and was appointed executor by the courts but a few days after I did this someone else has presented a new will. Would they have to contest mine since the court already filed it or would theirs automatically be valid since it was more recent? And would they automatically... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2024
The Register of Wills will automatically convert the proceedings to Judicial Probate, and schedule a hearing to determine which Will is valid. You will likely be converted from a PR to a Special Administrator, which limits what you can do, pending determination by the court as to which will is the... View More
Is it ok to provide the bigamous marriage certificate during consuler report of birth abroad application?
My father married to two wives and i was born abroad to the bigamous wife and the first wife is american and the second marriage occurred abroad in 1995 prior to his naturalization... View More
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answered on Mar 28, 2024
When applying for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), it's essential to provide accurate and complete documentation as requested by the consular officers. In your situation, where the marriage could be considered bigamous under U.S. law, this raises specific concerns. U.S. law generally... View More
-3 month marriage
- no joint assets, properties, no children
- both spouses have attorneys
- wife simply just doesn’t want to get divorced.
answered on Mar 23, 2024
If both parties have attorneys, you contact the other attorney and ask if they will agree to an extension. Then you file a motion with the court asking for an extension stating that both parties agree (called a consent motion) or they do not.
Is it constitutional to put age restrictions on candidates and can it work at the federal level through supreme court or legislative branch? Obviously this means as of today and not in the future if we enact a new amendment restricting age which is unlikely but just want to point that out.
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answered on Mar 17, 2024
The U.S. Constitution clearly outlines the age requirements for candidates running for federal offices: Representatives must be at least 25 years old, Senators at least 30, and Presidents at least 35. These age limits are established by the Constitution itself, and any change to these requirements... View More
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