Confusing Google Searches with a Law Degree
Using the internet as a self-help guide to your legal problem is as dangerous as performing surgery on yourself using a YouTube video....
What is the Legal Effect of Signing an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864)?
The Form I-864 Affidavit of Support is a legally enforceable contract between you and the U.S. Government with the intending immigrant as...
Child and Spousal Support Arrears - Part One
It’s tax time! Did you know your Federal Tax return can be intercepted if you owe more than $2,500 in support? If the Friend of The Court...
Child and Spousal Support Arrears - Part Two
What else can happen if you have support arrearages? If you owe more than $2,500 in support, the amount of your past-due support will be...
Does a U.S. citizen need to notify immigration of address change?
Many U.S. citizens do not realize that if they have “sponsored” a non-citizen to become a permanent resident of the United States (i.e....
Does an expired green card mean I lost my legal status in the U.S.?
A conditional permanent resident receives a green card valid for two years. In order to remain a permanent resident, a conditional...
Unequal rights for a married vs. an unmarried parent for police assistance to retrieve child
If the parents are married, the law automatically presumes that the husband is also the father of the child. As such, police agencies...
Responsibilities of a Permanent Resident of the United States
It is very important for new residents of the United States to understand their responsibilities as a permanent resident. You must make...
Undocumented Immigrants Registering for Selective Service
With very few exceptions, all males between ages 18 and 25 must register with the Selective Service System (SSS) within 30 days of...
Out-Of-State Child Custody
What to do when a parent has custody of the children pursuant to a Michigan order and the other parent runs off with them to another...
