Form I-601 can be used to seek forgiveness for many grounds of inadmissibility in immigration cases. One of the most common times people need to seek forgiveness is when they are trying to adjust their status. For example, if someone is the child, spouse, or parent of a United States citizen and [...]
Legally Change My Name A popular question we get at Dummit Fradin is "How can I legally change my name?" An esteemed Family Law Attorney explains there are three answers to this question. Marriage The first, and the most common, answer is to take your marriage license to the DMV. They will [...]
Criminal Defense Attorney Anastasia Tramontozzi explains the 48-hour rule as it applies to an assault on female charges. Many people think that when they are charged with assault on a female there is a mandatory 48-hour cooling-off period, and they will spend that time in jail. This used to be true but [...]
Criminal Defense Attorney Anastasia Tramontozzi describes what types of charges cannot be expunged. For instance, murder is never expugnable. But neither are certain misdemeanors like DWIs, DUIs, or assaults unless you were under the age of 18 when charged, then they may be. Expungement law is complex. If you have questions [...]
An award-winning Criminal Defense Attorney goes in-depth to explain your Constitutional rights when you're pulled over by the police. You should always be polite and respectful to law enforcement, however, you shouldn't say anything incriminating about yourself, and you do not have to give your consent to a search of your vehicle. [...]
No, without a court order dictating when each parent has custody of the kids, there is nothing that would require you to give the children back to your spouse whenever they demand that you do so. However, during custody disputes, the courts want the parents to set aside their differences and work together for [...]
Does a North Carolina Court Have Jurisdiction to Hear Your Child Custody Case? Does a North Carolina Court Have Jurisdiction to Hear Your Child Custody Case? [00:00:00] When parents live in different states, one of the first and most critical questions that must be answered before a [...]
A respected Family Law Attorney briefly explains what a prenuptial (prenups)agreement and a postnuptial (postnups) agreement are. Prenuptial Agreement A prenuptial agreement, also known as a premarital agreement, is a legally binding contract between two individuals before their marriage. Postnuptial Agreement A postnuptial agreement is a contract that is entered into during [...]
A North Carolina Immigration Attorney discusses the terms of art, "extreme hardship" and "urgent humanitarian reasons," the differences between the processes they refer to, and how they are applied in Immigration Law. Extreme Hardship: This is most often seen as a defense in Immigration Court, either in a cancellation of removal (42A [...]
A respected family law attorney explains the importance of a proactive approach in handling a domestic violence protective order (commonly known as a 50B). 50bs are civil orders with criminal consequences, as such, if one is issued against you it can have a significant effect on your life. Child custody, employment, professional [...]
