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Divorce in Middle Tennessee

Starting the divorce process...

AILA Publishes Comments on Proposed Revisions to the Form I-589

On September 19, 2016, the Department of Homeland Security published a new proposed rule revising the Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal. The proposed changes were published in the Federal Register at 81 FR 64190.

A Client's Introduction to Divorce

A summary of divorce legal procedure and the factors used in deciding child custody, parenting time (visitation), child support, property division, and spousal support (alimony).

AILA-EOIR Stakeholder Meeting Notes (Nov. 17, 2016)

On November 21, 2016, the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s (AILA’s) Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) Liaison Committee provided a summary of its November 17, 2016 EOIR stakeholder meeting.

Who is Responsible for your Slip and Fall Accident?

Slip and Injury falls are one of the biggest causes of unintentional injuries in the United States. According to National Safety Council (NSC), slip and fall accidents account for approximately 8.9 million visits to the emergency room each year.

Traumatic Brain Injuries: Statistics

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a severe Traumatic Brain Injury, you may want to seek the help of a personal injury lawyer who can help fight for the compensation you deserve.

Is a Seaman Entitled to Money Damages from a Maritime Accident?

A seaman may be entitled to money damages if he is injured in a maritime accident. The Jones Act specifically allows for a seaman to recover for injuries suffered during the course of his employment while at sea.

Playground Accidents and Injury Laws

Damages that might be awarded in a playground injury case include the child’s medical bills, out-of-pocket expenses for medications, and lost wages while you cared for your child.

Sexual Assault Laws WA State

If you were the victim of sexual assault you may wish to pursue a personal injury case with a qualified sexual assault lawyer who can help you fight for damages.

Nursing Home Abuse & Negligence Lawsuits

A negligence suit is a powerful way to punish a nursing home; it can reap monetary damages for the plaintiff, impose a license suspension or revocation, forced changes to operating procedures, and a loss of government funding to the nursing home.

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