Joseph Lyles, Attorney At Law

can a person get U.S. citizenship without knowing English? In some circumstances, yes! Form N-648.

the diligent search for an unlocated birth father or legal father is of critical importance to the integrity of an adoption. If the diligent search is deficient, the entire adoption could be void. Consequently, diligent searches and diligent search affidavits comprise one of the highest exposure areas for liability for the adoption entity.

pitfalls and tangles in adoption cases including jurisdiction, notice, father's rights, intervention, consents, living expenses, putative father registry, Indian Child Welfare Act

learn about the financial and cost-cutting resources and creative strategies to help put adoption in reach for those working to bring their children home.

how the internet has transformed adoption, both before and after placement and the cautionary concerns that have erupted as a result.

explore placement and permanency options for foster children, to promote the private adoption option to parents, guardians, judges, legislators, and to the Department of Children and Families.

on July 14, 2020, the Trump Administration withdrew its policy announcement that it would not allow college students taking fully online course-loads to remain in the United States in F1 status during the fall.

a car accident is a stressful situation to be in, which is why many people miss out on the right steps to take after it happens. Here is a guide that will educate you about what to do right after a car accident to mitigate harmful after-effects.

want to file a claim against someone else's car insurance? You should know what to do if the other party’s insurance is taking too long to process your claim and how you can seek compensation for loss in an accident.

co-parenting, otherwise known as having both parents play an active role in their children’s daily lives, is by far the best way to ensure that all your children’s’ needs are met

it is important for renters to fully understand what it means, and how to identify situations that may very well be considered harassment.

the good news is landlords have rights too, and if you need to pursue the tenant, you can.

renting a new apartment can be an incredibly exciting time in your life. However, it does not make sense to jump right into signing the lease without making sure that it will not come back to haunt you in the future.

it goes without saying that consistent, peaceful, and purposeful communication with your ex-spouse is essential to the success of your custody arrangement in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

being a landlord is not an easy job. The good news is that there are things you can do in order to make your life easier.

being a landlord is not an easy job. The good news is that there are things you can do in order to make your life easier.

although transitions are now part of your life and the lives of your children, there are a few things that you can do in order to make them a bit easier on your kids.

the relationship between you and your landlord can get tense when things go wrong. The good news is that you have rights as a renter in Massachusetts.

before you make a commitment, it is important to be sure that you know exactly what you are getting into.

garnishments are Intrusive... It's 6:30 in the A.M. and there is a loud knock at your door. Naturally you are alarmed so you proceed to answer the knock with caution. You see from your window, a uniformed sheriff with papers in his or her hands. You have no idea what the visit is all about...but you maintain composure and open the door. "You have been served"... is all you hear. The sheriff walks off and you're left alone to read the disturbing news that you are being sued. I can't tell you how many weekly calls we receive from consumers who phone to say they are being or about to be garnished. They are in panic mode because they understand the ramifications of having less money in your paycheck.