How will my divorce affect my immigration status?
You are able to anticipate and plan some things in life and you have little or no control over other things. For example, you were able to anticipate and plan the move from your native country to the United States to pursue a better life for you and for your family. On the other hand, you probably
The state of bankruptcy filings
For many, Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a last resort after all other options are exhausted. Years of stress over continuing harassment by creditors, threats of lawsuits, and attempt to make ends meet made it the best chance to get out from under. However, recent statistics reveal that the number of those dealing with
Las defensas más comunes contra las acusaciones de conducción en estado ebrio
Una condena por conducir bajo la influencia de alcohol o drogas es devastadora para cualquier persona. Pero para alguien que no es ciudadano estadounidense, y que está pasando por el proceso de la naturalización, una condena criminal tiene un impacto especialmente inconveniente, porque puede poner en peligro la posibilidad de obtener la ciudadanía para esa
What happens to my marital debt if I divorce?
If you are facing divorce, you are likely to be concerned about property division. Who will get the family home? The automobiles and other prized possessions? It is a topic that can become very emotional. On the opposite coin, divorcing couples also have to deal with the division of marital debts. This is something you may
As an undocumented immigrant, can Chapter 7 clear medical debt?
As the past several years have shown, illness can strike anyone in Virginia and across the United States without warning and leave them with massive medical expenses they are unable to pay. This can be even more worrisome if the person is an undocumented immigrant. There is a constant fear that they will be found
¿Que se necesita para ganar la compensación después de un choque?
La víctima de un accidente automovilístico sufre mucho más que solo lesiones físicas. También sufre daños emocionales y sicológicos, y su familia también. La justicia requiere que se compensen todos estos daños. ¿Pero cómo se gana esta compensación tan necesitada? Los cuatro elementos de un caso por negligencia Después de un accidente automovilístico, la estrategia
Crimes of moral turpitude and deportation
The immigration laws in the United States are incredibly complex. As such, it can be difficult to navigate them and know, exactly, how divorce and criminal matters may affect your immigration status. This can be incredibly stressful, especially if you’re facing criminal charges that you’re afraid may lead to deportation. That’s why it may be
Will the DACA program soon be coming to an end?
Many undocumented migrants came to the United States as young children and now live and work here with few ties to the nation of their birth. It’s not their fault that they ended up in the United States illegally. Unfortunately, one program in place to protect these people from deportation may soon be coming to
¿Qué efecto tendrá la bancarrota en mi estatus migratorio?
La gente que está en medio del proceso para solicitar la residencia permanente o la ciudadanía en los Estados Unidos quieren evitar cualquier tipo de problema que les pueda reducir la probabilidad de éxito. El proceso migratorio ya es bastante difícil sin algo que lo complique más. Por eso, muchos quieren saber si declarar la
Regardless of immigration status, anyone can file for bankruptcy
Whether you live in Virginia or anywhere else in another state and no matter what your immigration status, you are allowed to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy if you qualify. Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows the person who is filing to eliminate their secured debts. However, unsecured debts don’t fall into the same category and they must be