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Some people have to leave the United States because their visas expire. Students and employment visas only last for a certain amount of time. Although applicants can renew their visas, eventually they will need to return to their country of origin. Some people with...
It can take weeks of negotiations or a frustrating trip to family court for parents to settle their disagreements about custody matters and work out a parenting plan. You and your ex have an obligation to uphold that custody order to the best of your abilities....
If you and your partner have a child but you’re not sure that the child is yours, one of the things you might do is ask for a DNA paternity test. A DNA-based paternity test is around 99% accurate, which means that the findings from that test, when given correctly, are...
If you have children, then what happens with custody will be your biggest concern in your upcoming divorce. When parents can't settle their own custody matters, litigation becomes necessary. Family law judges should try to learn a bit about your family so that they...
There are many drugs that are against the law or prohibited in Pennsylvania. Recreational marijuana, methamphetamine and cocaine are all substances that result in criminal charges for simple possession. There are many other drugs that are subject to certain...
Adjusting your status to become a permanent resident is an exciting process. While you are legally in the country, your visa will eventually expire. There is a limit to how many times you can renew your visa, even if you comply with all domestic laws and immigration...
The Constitution establishes basic rights for all Americans, and the first 10 amendments to the Constitution expand those protections. That is why people refer to those first 10 amendments as the Bill of Rights. For those facing criminal charges or investigation by...
Defending against a traffic ticket may seem like a waste of time and energy. You will have to go to court and hire a lawyer. If you think of the ticket as only causing a fine that costs a couple of hundred dollars, those actions may seem unnecessary. However, traffic...
When a police officer suspects that you have had too much to drink, they will try to find evidence so that they can arrest you. Unless you admit to over-consuming when they ask you questions, they will probably ask you to exit the vehicle and perform a field sobriety...
Once you legally enter the United States, you may want to stay. Visas for work or school only allow a limited stay in the country. Getting your green card allows you to stay for the rest of your life. As a permanent resident, you have the opportunity to seek...
