When the marriage ends: The goal of the dissolution process is to end the marriage and decide issues such as child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support and division of assets and debts. Residency requirements: To file for dissolution of marriage in...
A Domestic Violence Restraining Order is when a person is asking the court for protection. The court may make several orders based on your REQUEST FOR ORDER. Such as, a Personal Conduct Order which prohibits the perpetrator from harassing, attacking, striking,...
In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the trustee does not sell your property and assets to repay your creditors. Rather, you use a portion of your income to pay some or all of what you owe to your creditors over time. The following are reasons to file Chapter 13 bankruptcy: In...
In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you must fully disclose your property, debts, and financial activities over the past several years. Approximately three months later you receive a discharge (cancellation) of most types of debts and you will emerge with all or most of the...
The Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 authorized a new visa for immigrant victims of serious crimes, called the “U” visa. The legislation was a response to rising public safety concerns, with the idea that foreign nationals living in the U.S....
