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I WAS INJURED BY A STONED DRIVER – WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?

I WAS INJURED BY A STONED DRIVER – WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?

5 THINGS YOU MUST DO AFTER AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT

5 THINGS YOU MUST DO AFTER AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT

USCIS to Continue Accepting Prior Edition of Form I-918 Through End of 2019

On June 21, 2019, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is extending the grace period for the previous edition of the Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status.

EOIR Swears in New Administrative Law Judge

On June 18, 2019, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced that it swore in Jean King as the new chief administrative law judge in the EOIR’s Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer.

Orders of Protection: When Should Victims Apply for One?

During her observations as a Court law clerk intern for the late Honorable Judhe, Willard Lassers, in the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Wendy assisted in case development, and documentation which gave her a behind the scenes view into some very traumatic times in people’s lives. Shocked at how often people were not getting proper counsel to get through very critical processes, Wendy began her journey into family law.

New Zealand Nationals Now Eligible for E1 and E2 Visas

On June 10, 2019, citizens of New Zealand became eligible to seek E1 treaty trader visas and E2 treaty investor visas in the United States.

Divorce...Party?

Divorce parties are an international trend. Should you have one? Should you attend one? See my 5 Tips for Divorce Parties to maximize the fun while mitigating risk.

This Info Saves Lives

Far too many high-conflict separations and divorces end in intimate partner homicide. The current risk assessment tools, if implemented effectively, offer some preventative hope...but we need to know and use them to save lives. Be in the know!

Back-to-School Tips for High Conflict Parents

Just ask a parent in a high-conflict situation...some of the helpful, sensible advice out there simply does not apply to their contentious parenting landscape. Here are some back-to-school tips for the 10% of parents facing this difficult reality.

Joint Declaration Between United States and Mexico on Border Security

On June 7, 2019, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released a joint declaration between the United States and Mexico on stemming the flow of migrants across the United States border from Mexico.

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