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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

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.

You would have to file a Motion to Compel with the court. You need to show that you asked for the records and he refused to provide them. You need to show that you are entitled to the records as well. The court will review your motion and rule on it.

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answered on Feb 22, 2024

In a divorce proceeding, both parties are typically required to disclose all financial assets and liabilities, including business interests and tax returns, through the discovery process. If your spouse refuses to voluntarily provide this information, you can use formal legal tools within the... View More

If you are based in the District of Columbia, the laws of the District will likely control and govern how this question is answered. Essentially, this matter is a mixture of a few different legal principles: Contract Law, D.C. Common Law, and Privacy Rights.

First, family plan agreements... View More

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answered on Nov 18, 2023

In cases where a U.S. citizen is unable to meet the financial requirements to sponsor their non-citizen fiancé for a visa, it is possible for another person to act as a joint sponsor. The joint sponsor must meet all the financial requirements independently and be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent... View More

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answered on Nov 14, 2023

If you are going to court for child support, you will need to have a blood test ordered by the court. The blood test will be performed at a lab or doctor's office, and the results will be sent to the court. The court will then use the results of the blood test to determine the biological... View More

No, you have no legal responsibility to pay for her education.

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answered on Apr 13, 2025

It sounds like you're going through a difficult and emotionally stressful time, and it’s important to approach this situation carefully. If you're considering ending the marriage, the first step is to consult with a lawyer to understand your rights and options. They can guide you... View More

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answered on Mar 11, 2023

If you are a shut-in and unable to leave your home to obtain an ID, you may still be able to obtain one through alternative methods. One option is to apply for a state ID card by mail or online, if your state offers these options. You may need to provide certain documents, such as a birth... View More

If the mother and child have lived in DC for 6 months, DC would have jurisdiction. You would need the Toronto custody order. You would sue for custody in the DC court asking the court to either accept and enforce the Toronto custody order or grant you custody based on the fact she moved to Dallas,... View More

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answered on Feb 25, 2023

If a child's full name is not included in a motion for adoption, it could be considered a technical error. However, this does not necessarily mean that the motion is invalid or illegal. It is possible that the court could allow the motion to proceed and consider the child's identity and... View More

It depends on the terms of the policy. I could not answer this question without reviewing the policy. Many times, polices include language that allows them to raise premiums after a certain period of time.

Whatever the policy says, controls.

No. A valid marriage in any country, including the United States, is a valid marriage anywhere. If he gets married in another country, he could be prosecuted in the United States for bigamy, and the overseas marriage would not be valid.

You can do so if they are convictions, and you obtain certified copies of the convictions from the court, or perhaps if the convictions occurred in the same court you are appearing in on the protective order, you can reference those cases by case number and the court can check the dockets if they... View More

Yes unless you have a court order for custody, parents have superior rights. If the natural parents are harmful to the child go file an emergency motion. If it is simply not in child's best interest file for custody immediately

If your marriage ends in a divorce before your conditional permanent residence (CPR) expires, you should submit an I-751 waiver to the USCIS as soon as your divorce becomes final.

Most foreign-born persons who marry U.S. citizens apply for a green card in order to remain in the U.S. with... View More

You cannot establish a common law marriage in DC unless you have been living in DC and meet all the requirements for establishing the marriage in DC. You state you have been living together outside DC--that will not qualify, unless you are in a jurisdiction that recognizes common law marriage.... View More

Great question -- NEVER speak with the authorities unless you are represented by counsel. This could have a devastating effect on your son and your family. You need to learn what gave rise to these allegations. In a CPS investigation, they will be targeting the family, and the environment that... View More

Your question was linked to the patents/invention section by accident. You may want to remove Patents from the topic list. Best of luck on your probate issue.

Kevin