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Filing a Lawsuit

Filing a Lawsuit

Figuring out who can sue You must have standing First, you need to figure out whether you have the right to file a lawsuit against the person or business you have a dispute with. To file a lawsuit in court, you have to be someone directly affected by the legal dispute...

What is Personal Injury Law?

What is Personal Injury Law?

Personal injury law, also known as tort law, is designed to protect you if you or your property is injured or harmed because of someone else's act or failure to act. In a successful tort action, the one who caused the injury or harm compensates the one who suffered...

New DACA Policy Changes

New DACA Policy Changes

On November 14, 2020 Judge Nicholas George Garaufis of the U.S. District for the Eastern District of New York issued an opinion regarding the July 28th, 2020 memorandum signed by Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf. On December 4, 2020 Judge Garaufis required the Department...

How to file for divorce in California?

How to file for divorce in California?

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...

How to file a Domestic Violence Restraining Order?

How to file a Domestic Violence Restraining Order?

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,...

How to apply for a U Visa?

How to apply for a U Visa?

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....

How to apply for VAWA?

How to apply for VAWA?

Congress first passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in 1994. This expansive federal law and its subsequent reauthorizations and amendments contain provisions to allow spouses and children abused by their U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or...

How to fight a DUI in California?

How to fight a DUI in California?

If you are facing a DUI charge in California, you are confronted with very serious consequences. For example, there is a possibility of losing your driving privileges, imprisonment, having to pay a large fine and having to comply with court restrictions. To avoid...