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DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen Announces New VWP Security Enhancements

On December 15, 2017, Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will implement new security measures for the Visa Waiver Program.

Co-Signer on Your Older Child’s Car—What Happens If They File Chapter 7?

"There are many experts who will warn you against the perils of co-signing unless you are fully prepared for the unfortunate circumstances of a default."

So, You're Getting a Divorce, What Now?

What to Expect in Your Divorce

Holiday Visitation with Your Children

Holiday Visitation with Kids

How Does the Court Decide Who Gets Custody?

Custody in Divorce Cases

A Fresh Start in the New Year

Divorce and Bankruptcy

USCIS Publishes New Edition of Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status (10/19/17 Edition)

In important news for applicants for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and current beneficiaries, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has published a new edition of the Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status.

Unresolved Debt May Lead to Court Judgments & Worse

If you find yourself with a pile of unpaid debts today, it may be hard to pinpoint where the whole problem started—aside from that first credit card that arrived in the mail (probably years ago) and seemed so innocuous.

Alcohol Education Program for a First Time Charge of Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

A blog post about the alcohol education program and the different penalties applied to first-time DUI offenders.

Background on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

A blog post about HIPAA, its background, U.S. healthcare, and HIPAA protections.

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