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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce and International Law for Virginia on
Q: Hello, I have a question regarding an incomplete divorce, it appears the subjects are separated but says property is not

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

Stanislav Kshevitskii
Stanislav Kshevitskii
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

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Immigration Law and International Law for Washington on
Q: I recently got divorced in Costa Rica. I live in the United States and hired a lawyer in Costa Rica to represent me.

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

Stanislav Kshevitskii
Stanislav Kshevitskii
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.

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2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Real Estate Law and International Law for Missouri on
Q: I am moving abroad Indefinitely. What should I do to protect my land holdings?

I am moving in a few weeks.

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answered on Oct 17, 2024

I would recommend hiring a very competent attorney that you trust to pay taxes and maintain the properties. Do not hire a crook. It may be advisable to hire two people. You will also need someone else such as a relative to check on the properties and report back to you. Estate Planning may... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and International Law for New Mexico on
Q: 10yr charged w/unlawfully,now was charged with receiving and transferring a stolen motor. What's my aftermath

I'm a African American woman

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 18, 2024

I do not practice criminal law, but your post came up under "International Law." Don't mess around with this on public forums inquiring about aftermaths. Seek the guidance of a criminal defense attorney without delay. You posted in the beginning of the week and we're now at a... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Environmental and International Law for New York on
Q: If an oil company committed an environmental or human rights crime in another country. Which country has jurisdiction?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 2, 2024

My colleague is correct. These can be complex settings. Local courts in the country of the incident could be a primary forum. The nation where the corporation is headquartered or does business could also be possible venue, depending on the nation's codes of civil procedure, and if the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and International Law for California on
Q: I’m going to marry my girlfriend who is an au pair. And I'd like to ask you about the marriage process.

I am currently preparing to marry my girlfriend who is au pair(she’s from another country). She arrived in the U.S. in March this year and she will stay here until March next year (along with her j1 visa). We have about 8 months until March next year, and I would like to complete the marriage... View More

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answered on Jul 24, 2024

It's great that you want to marry your girlfriend and start a life together. The marriage process itself won't negatively impact her J-1 au pair program. You can proceed with getting married, but it's important to be mindful of the timing for applying for her green card.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and International Law for California on
Q: How can the documents received as reply to a discovery following a court order by certified/notarized/apostilled?

Hello, I want to find out that if an institute has been subpoenaed to provide relevant documents to an attorney representing a client, and the same have been sent to him on email, how can we get these documents certified/notarized/apostilled to be used as legal documents in a foreign country? The... View More

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answered on Jul 24, 2024

To get the documents certified, notarized, or apostilled, you should first print the documents received via email. Once printed, take the documents to a notary public in California. The notary can certify the authenticity of the documents by adding a notarial certificate.

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law and International Law for Texas on
Q: I am freelancer from Pakistan, working for a US firm. Employer is delaying my payments.

Hi, I am from Pakistan. In the field of IT I am working as a freelancer/contractor for many years now and most of my clients/employers are from the US. I signed a work agreement (payment by hourly basis) as Contractor with a US based resource company in November 2021. I have been getting all my... View More

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answered on Jul 20, 2024

It sounds like you’re dealing with a very frustrating situation. It's essential to address this issue promptly to ensure you receive the payments you’re owed. One option is to thoroughly review your contract to understand your rights and any clauses regarding late payments or dispute... View More

2 Answers | Asked in International Law, Employment Law and Internet Law for California on
Q: possible scam,remote jobs,international,online transactions

So sorry for being so rude , I’m actually Chinese and live in china now. I have taken a remote job on this app called Upwor*Talent since June. I work for a company as their translator.

Oddly, they chose to work via telegram , but not on Upwor*Talent, where I was recruited.I was told that... View More

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answered on Jul 1, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about the situation you're in. Based on the details you've provided, this has several hallmarks of a common online job scam. Here are some key points and advice:

1. Red flags of a potential scam:

- Moving communication off the original platform...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and International Law for Michigan on
Q: I changed status from B-2 to F-1.If I go to my home country now can I convert F-1 status to F-1 visa? Can I do dropbox

I applied for a change of status to attend classes this Fall semester. Now I want to visit my home country during winter break. So with the F-1 status if I go back to my home country; I will need a F-1 visa to return to the USA. Can I get the visa with my F-1 status or is it non permissible to... View More

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answered on Jun 26, 2024

Here's an overview of the situation and the key points to consider:

1. Change of status from B-2 to F-1:

You've already changed your status within the US from B-2 (tourist) to F-1 (student). This change of status is valid only within the US.

2. Traveling outside...
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1 Answer | Asked in International Law on
Q: what legal paperwork is needed to extricate an American 77 year stuck in a nursing home in Costa Rica? he is helpless.

the person in question is 77 years old. he has been in a nursing facility in Costa Rica for 6+ years. he went to CR, got a girlfriend and he had some kids w/her (we are not sure how many but the US gov't. is providing them w/his social security benefits). this person is completely 100%... View More

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answered on Jun 22, 2024

This is a complex situation involving international law, medical issues, and potentially guardianship concerns. Here's an overview of the legal steps that may be needed to help relocate your friend back to the USA:

1. Determine mental capacity:

- A medical evaluation may be...
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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, International Law and Internet Law for California on
Q: my remote company is holding my payment and asking me to pay ~$42k for unfreeze my account. Can you help me with this?

This is remote work paid in cryptocurrency. I followed their instructions to withdraw my payment. Now they claimed that I did it wrong and freeze my account. Now they want me to pay $42k for unfreezing my account and withdrawal all the money, total ~$87k. They never shared the company policy, and... View More

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answered on Jun 21, 2024

1. Legitimate companies do not freeze accounts and demand large sums of money to "unfreeze" them. This is a common tactic used by scammers.

2. The lack of transparent company policies and the gradual revealing of "rules" is another warning sign of fraudulent activity....
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law, Civil Rights and International Law on
Q: 18 year old travel alone abroad without parental consent uae

can a girl who is sponsored by her father, is an 18year old resident capable of travelling abroad without parental consent or trouble? I don't find any information about age restricting travel for 18-19 year olds but also the maturity age is 21. how does that apply in this context? can I even... View More

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answered on Jun 20, 2024

As an 18-year-old resident of the UAE, you're in an interesting situation regarding travel and legal rights.

1. Travel abroad:

In general, at 18 years old, you are considered an adult in many countries for the purposes of travel. However, the UAE has some specific...
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1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Entertainment / Sports, International Law and Intellectual Property for Colorado on
Q: Can I link to copy-righted material on Patreon?

I have a patreon where I transcribe scenes (movies, television, video games, etc...) for actors to practice with. Would it be legal for me to add a link to a 30s-60s clip of the scene for reference if its unlisted-demonetized on youtube? Also, does the use of overseas media change anything?

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answered on Jun 19, 2024

Here are a few thoughts on linking to copyrighted content on Patreon, but please note that this shouldn't be taken as legal advice:

In general, linking to copyrighted material, even if it's unlisted and demonetized on YouTube, could still be considered copyright infringement...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Banking, International Law and Probate for New Jersey on
Q: How do you get money from an account that was left to a deceased spouse in Puerto Rico?

My husband's grandmother passed away 10 years ago in Puerto Rico. She left him money that his Aunts knew about and never told us. My husband passed away 7 years ago and they're just telling me now about this. How do I claim this money?

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answered on Jun 19, 2024

To claim the money left by your husband's grandmother to your deceased husband, you will need to go through the legal process in Puerto Rico. Here are the general steps you should follow:

1. Obtain a copy of your husband's death certificate and his grandmother's will or...
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1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property, International Law and Internet Law for California on
Q: The film festival refused to remove information about my film when I asked them to.

On the website of the European Film Festival there is information about my film, which I submitted to the competition. The film was not shown at the film festival, but information about the film is on the website. I asked to remove information about the film from the film festival website, but they... View More

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answered on Jun 18, 2024

Under California law, the film festival's refusal to remove information about your film from their website when you requested them to do so could potentially be addressed through a few different avenues:

1. Publicity rights: In California, individuals have the right to control the...
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2 Answers | Asked in International Law, Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Law for Texas on
Q: We sold our company in Sept 2023 to two Mexico investors, need help come 9/20/24 when sellers note is due can you help?

Seller's note is contingent upon gross revenue of $2.85 million and paid out monthly for 4 years each year 120K The gross revenue will not be attained due to new buyers non performance. New owner is not a citizen of the US and is a 26 yr old son of one of the investors and has no interest in... View More

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answered on Jun 19, 2024

I understand your concerns about the upcoming meeting on September 20, 2024, regarding the seller's note payment. It seems that the new owners have not been performing as expected, which may result in a lower payout than initially agreed upon. Given the complexity of the situation, involving... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in International Law, Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Law for Texas on
Q: We sold our company in Sept 2023 to two Mexico investors, need help come 9/20/24 when sellers note is due can you help?

Seller's note is contingent upon gross revenue of $2.85 million and paid out monthly for 4 years each year 120K The gross revenue will not be attained due to new buyers non performance. New owner is not a citizen of the US and is a 26 yr old son of one of the investors and has no interest in... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 17, 2024

You should contact an attorney experienced in the area of practice called business litigation in or near the county specified in the forum selection clause in the sale agreement, or in the county where the new owner resides if he is the promisor on the note, or in the county where the... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and International Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: I have been contacted by a group in France saying I am under investigation, how can i find out if scam or not

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.

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answered on Jun 19, 2024

Based on the details provided, this situation has many hallmarks of a common scam. Here are some key red flags:

1. Unsolicited contact: Legitimate law enforcement agencies or government entities typically do not initiate contact via WhatsApp or email, especially for serious legal matters....
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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and International Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: I have been contacted by a group in France saying I am under investigation, how can i find out if scam or not

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

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 18, 2024

If people from a government agency contact someone to disclose the nature of their business, they usually provide contact information to verify their identity and office from which they work (unless it is an undercover investigation, in which case the subject would have no clue that they're... View More

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