Going through a divorce can be emotionally challenging but can also have a profound impact on your finances. After all, the same pool of assets and cumulative income supporting a family now has to support two separate households. Unfortunately, most people who file for divorce do not prepare themselves financially. As a result, they have […] More
The Equal Access to Green Cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act was introduced by Zoe Lofgren and John Curtis on June 2, 2021. The act aims to raise per-country caps for family-based visa categories. As well as, eliminate categorical per-country caps for employment-based visa categories to equalize the green card backlogs. In addition, the bill […] More
The idea that you may not see a vehicle right next to you in broad daylight may seem to defy common sense. But it is one of the realities of driving. Blind spots are real. They are parts of the road that you can’t see by looking through your windscreen, rear-view, and side-view mirrors. And […] More
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) had announced that it would revise the naturalization civics test. President Trump introduced the new test and started it on March 1, 2021. He expanded the test with additional topics and questions. So, that applicants desiring US Citizenship would need to take the revised test. The passing […] More
When you go to file your yearly tax returns, you are probably aware of the amount of taxes owed to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). But many taxpayers are completely unaware of FBAR penalties that the IRS can charge against them. Especially if those FBAR penalties are delinquent or omitted. If your omission is willful, […] More
A false claim to US citizenship can have a major impact on an individual’s immigration case. At times, children enter the US at a very young age. And their family members tell them that they are US citizens. Children might also feel like they are US citizens. Because their parents naturalized when they were very […] More
It is becoming increasingly common for taxpayers to use foreign bank accounts or financial accounts for many reasons. Those who have such accounts need to know that the US government taxes them on all offshore income earned and deposited. Tax is also imposed on any investment income you have earned on offshore capital. Therefore, owners […] More
Birth Asphyxia is a condition that arises when a baby does not receive an adequate oxygen supply to the brain. This can be before, during, or directly after the time of birth. The fifth-largest cause of infant mortality, birth asphyxia, occurs in approximately 4 out of 1000 full-term births. At times, cases of birth asphyxia […] More
Nursing home abuse happens when caretakers of long-term facilities harm residents. Such harm can cause medical emergencies or trauma in old-age residents. Some incidents can also result in death. Both a caretaker’s intentional and unintentional harm is abuse. Abuse is a prevalent problem in nursing homes and can happen due to understaffing, improper training, or […] More
An important legal question to think about – “why is proving paternity important?” Determining the paternity of a child can have a significant impact on both the child and parents. Naturally, legally married parents assume paternity at the birth of their child. But for unmarried couples, the situation is different. Determining the paternity of a […] More
A common presumption about car accidents in no-fault states is that neither party is held liable. Either for injuries or property damage. This is inaccurate. What it actually refers to is the insurance policy that is mandatory for each vehicle to carry. What is No-Fault State Car Insurance No-fault state car insurance is known as […] More
When parents get divorced, it can profoundly impact the lives of their children. For teens, this process can be particularly difficult. Parents sometimes lean on teenagers to take care of their younger siblings, do more house chores, or even pass on messages between both of them. This process can take an emotional toll on teenagers, […] More