Green Card Marital Interviews: What Questions May Be Asked

The immigration law in the United States permits immediate family members, such as parents, spouses, and children who are under 21 years of age, to become permanent residents of the United States. However, when it comes to a green card marriage, it cannot be lawfully approved until both individuals undergo a very thorough interview. The reason behind this interview is to ensure that the marriage is indeed valid and is not for the unlawful purposes of allowing one individual into the country. Read More 

The Many Ways To Run Afoul Of The Law

Is it a crime? If so, what type of crime? These questions are answered depending on the seriousness of the crime, state laws, and more. To help you figure out why running afoul of the law is called so many different things, read on and learn more about felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions. Felony Crimes This, the most serious of the category, refers to crimes that usually involve violence against another. Murder, rape, kidnapping, manslaughter, and other crimes may be considered felonies and most will often be punished by jail time. Read More 

When Staying Home Leads To Injuries

More than ever, people are rediscovering the joys of staying safe at home. Unfortunately, the more time people spend at home, the more likely they are to get hurt there. Read on to find out why home is not always the safest place to be and how victims hurt by a product used in the home can take action and be compensated. Read the Warnings and Instructions Products on the market today often come complete with a bewildering array of warnings to follow. Read More 

How Bankruptcy’s Automatic Stay Provision Can Help You Survive A Financial Crisis

You weren't out of work very long before you started feeling the financial crunch. The bills have piled up quickly, the utilities are long-past due, the credit card companies keep calling, and now you're worried that you're just a step or two away from foreclosure or eviction. What can you do? It may be time to look at filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection.  While the ultimate goal of filing bankruptcy is to obtain relief from your debts and get a fresh financial start, there's an almost immediate benefit to filing your petition: It's called the " Read More 

Avoid These 5 Estate Planning Mistakes

Establishing an estate is an important part of handling your affairs. You'll need to do more than have an estate planning attorney help you create a will, though. Here are five mistakes that people often make and how to avoid them. Not Using the Entire Toolbox For some people, putting a will in place can more than do the job. Others may need to deploy different tools, especially making use of trusts. Read More