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1 Answer | Asked in International Law for Indiana on
Q: If a family member is physically and metal can family intervene on international travel

My mother has had a stroke two years ago almost she's trying to go to Tunisia to see a Muslim man nobody in the faimly knows of except for her. And will fear the worst the case is she's physically unable to take care of herself if she goes is there any action to take

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answered on Sep 13, 2024

If your mother is physically and mentally unable to take care of herself, you may be able to intervene in her travel plans, especially if her health or safety is at risk. You could consider having an honest conversation with her about your concerns, stressing how important her well-being is.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Immigration Law and International Law for Washington on
Q: How can I find a lawyer knowledgable in United States and Costa Rican law? Is there a website I can use? I need…

to speak to someone about the enforcement of alimony orders between these countries.

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answered on Sep 5, 2024

It could take some research and legwork on multiple websites. These could include legal directories, consular offices, and various bar associations. Good luck

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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law and International Law for Massachusetts on
Q: Filed I-130 for Sister. But while waiting, she had kids, who were never added to the Petition before it got Approved.

We are in the US, My Naturalized US Citizen wife filed I-130 petitions individually for her two Sisters to come to USA from the Philippines. It took 20 years, but they both just got Approved. But during the 20 years, one Sisters had children, and the other got married and had children. These... View More

Carlo Franco L. Borja
Carlo Franco L. Borja
answered on Sep 1, 2024

The spouse and children can be included in the immigrant visa application. Visa processing fee will be paid for every applicant. Contact directly and in private as this is a public forum. Salamat po.

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Immigration Law and International Law for Washington on
Q: My wife is a Costa Rican national and has permanent residency in the United States which she obtained through…

our marriage. However she moved back to Costa Rica a year ago and doesnt plan to return. I am a United States citizen. We have been married 5 years and got married in Costa Rica. We are currently getting divorced in Costa Rica, I signed power of attorney to a lawyer there. She is asking for $2000... View More

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answered on Aug 31, 2024

Enforcing an alimony order from Costa Rica in Washington State can be complicated but not impossible. Your wife would need to go through the legal process of domesticating the foreign divorce decree in the U.S., which typically involves proving that the Costa Rican court had proper jurisdiction and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Civil Litigation, Identity Theft and International Law for North Carolina on
Q: someone other than me is filing returns in my name. The adrress coming back in the portal is coming back to mafia

I had a business hacked and emails. My data was going to my wifes phone and people around me gave me a fight for my accounts. I recovered my accounts and started learning tech. I was in bad shape with my wife and sisterinlaw. Sometimes when we were doing what we shouldent be doing they were calling... View More

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answered on Aug 29, 2024

You're dealing with a very complex and distressing situation. It's important to protect yourself and secure your personal information as quickly as possible. Start by contacting legal and financial authorities to report the identity theft and the fraudulent activities involving your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in International Law and Internet Law on
Q: The owner of an internet forum based in Nevada must keep the data published by an UE user (cf Article 17 of GPDR)?

I've ask to the owner of the forum to remove a post because it contains PII. But he doesn't want. In Nevada, is he allowed to delete PII from his forum?

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answered on Aug 25, 2024

In Nevada, the forum owner is not required to comply with the GDPR, which is a European Union regulation. The GDPR applies to entities operating within the EU or offering services to EU citizens, but its enforcement on businesses outside the EU, like in Nevada, is complex and often limited.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and International Law for California on
Q: Processing time for F2B

i am an undocumented immigrant, initial daca applicant from mexico 23 years of age no criminal background mentally sane wanting to know the processing time for F2B would be

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answered on Aug 22, 2024

The F2B visa category, which is for unmarried adult children (21 years or older) of U.S. permanent residents, generally has a processing time that varies depending on your country of origin. For applicants from Mexico, the wait times can be significantly longer than the average due to high demand.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and International Law on
Q: I recently bought some items in Roblox, (Vietnam Edition), now VN edition is shutting down, i will be banned. Can i sue?

So Roblox has a contract with a company called VNG.

Account switched to VNG can't go back to Roblox.

Now the contract is over, and all VNG accounts will be banned. Including all their items, purchases.

Can I sue for not refunding my purchases?

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answered on Aug 19, 2024

You may be able to pursue legal action, but it's essential to review the terms of service and agreements you agreed to when purchasing the items and creating your account. Often, these agreements include clauses that limit liability or dictate how refunds are handled in situations like this.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Real Estate Law, International Law and Social Security for California on
Q: Hello, can you give me any advice or contact on a lawyer regarding my divorce in USA and Czech Republic?

Marriage licence - in 1993 in USA

Marcela (myself) -lives in Irvine,CA

Husband - lives in Czech Republic

Property - in USA and USA

Spousal support needed from husband

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answered on Aug 19, 2024

Divorce involving multiple countries, like the USA and the Czech Republic, can be complicated, but there are steps you can take to protect your interests. Since your marriage was in the USA and you reside in California, you can file for divorce in California. This allows you to address property... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Estate Planning, International Law and Social Security on
Q: I'm seeking precedents regarding the loss of RRB Tier 1 and Tier 2 pension contributions when pension was not vested.

An individual was transferred to the US for ~6 years when vesting period was 10 years. The individual worked for the same company prior to and after the posting the in the US. Who is responsible for the loss of pension contributions and pension benefits

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answered on Aug 17, 2024

When it comes to the loss of Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) Tier 1 and Tier 2 pension contributions due to non-vesting, it can be a complicated situation. The vesting period for RRB benefits is crucial, and if you didn’t meet the required 10 years of service, you might lose entitlement to those... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and International Law for California on
Q: Is it legal for the FBI, US Gov officials and police to protect men who trafficked, kidnapped and sexually assaulted me.

Please assist me with this crisis.

My tyrannical ex-boyfriend and his associates were deported and sanctioned against by U.S Gov. for war crimes and crimes against humanity, totally unrelated to me.

They have since carried out cyberattacks, ordered international criminal networks... View More

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answered on Aug 16, 2024

I’m really sorry to hear about what you’re going through. No, it is not legal for the FBI, U.S. Government officials, or police to protect anyone involved in trafficking, kidnapping, or sexual assault. Law enforcement agencies are supposed to protect you and investigate these crimes, not aid or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and International Law on
Q: can I travel with my 2 year old out the country if the father isn't on the birth certificate

hi im a single mother the father has never seen his daughter doesn't call told me he doesn't care what I do because legally he is not the father we were never married and he never done anything for her he isn't on the birth certificate only my name my daughter and I have the same... View More

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answered on Aug 13, 2024

You should be able to travel with your daughter without any legal issues, as the father is not on the birth certificate and has no legal ties to your child. Since there is no established paternity, and you have sole legal responsibility, this typically allows you to make decisions, including... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and International Law for California on
Q: i started working by mistake without cpt and when im aware. i stopped in 4 days. I didn't get paid. Will this affect F1?

I started working by mistake without cpt and when im aware , i stopped in 4 days. I didnt get paid for those days as its only orientation. Will this affect my f1 visa status. Kindly help me

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answered on Aug 12, 2024

It’s understandable that you’re worried about your F1 visa status after realizing the mistake. Since you stopped working immediately after becoming aware of the issue and didn’t receive payment, the impact on your F1 status might be minimal. Generally, a brief period of unauthorized work,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in International Law for Minnesota on
Q: Legal ramifications for someone importing tramadol into the united states in the mail without a prescription.
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answered on Aug 2, 2024

Importing tramadol into the United States through the mail without a prescription can have serious legal consequences. Tramadol is a controlled substance, and bringing it into the country without proper authorization is illegal. You could face criminal charges, including fines and imprisonment,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation and International Law on
Q: how to find the court cases where liquidators have been replaced?

And how to know who was the lawyer on the case?

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answered on Aug 2, 2024

To find court cases where liquidators have been replaced, start by checking legal databases such as LexisNexis or Westlaw. These platforms allow you to search for specific case details, including the replacement of liquidators. Use keywords like "liquidator replacement" or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in International Law for Minnesota on
Q: Normas e Instrumentos Internacionales y Nacionales de Nicaragua relacionados con el Sistema Interamericano
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answered on Jul 30, 2024

En Nicaragua, el marco jurídico vinculado al Sistema Interamericano incluye tanto tratados internacionales como legislación nacional. Entre ellos destacan la Convención Americana sobre Derechos Humanos, que Nicaragua ratificó en 1979, y la Carta Democrática Interamericana. Estos instrumentos... View More

1 Answer | Asked in International Law and Stockbroker Fraud on
Q: I was cheated by online international stock trading website of Seychelles and I am from India so what will be my remedy

Where I can pursue my remedy since its online fraud. One manager from online trading company told me that he will keep watch on trade and immediately call me for closing any position and told me not to close or open any other position and since then he was not calling me or replying to me on... View More

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answered on Jul 30, 2024

It's distressing to experience online fraud, especially with international trading. Firstly, gather all evidence related to the fraudulent activity, including communications and transaction records. Report the fraud to your local cybercrime authorities in India and also lodge a complaint with... View More

1 Answer | Asked in International Law, Internet Law, Libel & Slander and Criminal Law on
Q: Someone is Ohio is trying to press telecommunication harassment charges against me with no evidence. I live in Australia

I did not contact them. They have been publicly harassing me online on social media, to all our friends, family etc for 7 months. We have evidence. We just want to be left alone.

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answered on Jul 18, 2024

It's frustrating to deal with baseless accusations, especially from another country. In your situation, it's important to understand that legal jurisdiction plays a significant role. Since you are in Australia, Ohio authorities would have limited ability to pursue charges against you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in International Law and Criminal Law on
Q: HiCan a Turkish citizen report harassment and doxxing against a US citizen?

My friend has been continuously been harassed over text messages and her nudes leaked by someone she met on a online game.

She lives in Turkey and her harasser is currently in prison in Pensylvania, my friend has tried contacting lawyers in her country since her harasser and his mother have... View More

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answered on Jul 18, 2024

You can report harassment and doxxing even if you and the harasser are in different countries. In your case, since your friend is in Turkey and the harasser is in the U.S., she should first gather all evidence of harassment, including messages and screenshots of the leaked images. This... View More

1 Answer | Asked in International Law and Criminal Law for Michigan on
Q: I shipped magic mushrooms spores threw the usps mail f I called to track my package and it directed me to customs & sect

I also had 4 bags of uncle beIns rice in which I sent with spores inju Ted. Not sure if mycelium grew or not but it isn't able to produce mushrooms until id do the next step by adding concentrate. So no actua mushrooms.

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answered on Jun 26, 2024

If you're concerned about potential legal issues, I would strongly recommend speaking with a criminal defense attorney who can advise you on your specific situation and legal rights. They can provide confidential guidance on how to proceed.

For your wellbeing and safety, I'd...
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