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West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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I am being sued by a company over credit card debt. What should I do?: I am currently on Social Security disability and do not own a home. I do own a 2000 model year car.
The lawsuit is for approximately $4200 due to capital one. I became ill and was hospitalized and my payments went into default. Before then I had been keeping up with payments regularly.
Jacqueline’s answer: I agree with Attorney Hittel and I also recommend getting your lawsuit paperwork evaluated by an attorney. There may be defenses and/or exemptions available to you. Most attorneys offer a free consultation. If legal fees are a concern, consider contacting your county legal aid office or you can visit the self help legal center at your local county courthouse.
Mailed I 485 app And they received it on Nov 1 2016. How long before we hear from them as to wether they except it or not?: We were married Sept 21st 2016. She is here on a tourist visa. It expires 12/29/16… if we don’t hear before the expiration of her visa does she have to leave the country?
Jacqueline’s answer: Your question contains a lot of unanswered questions.
Your case was recently filed so I doubt that you have received a receipt notice from USCIS. Until then, you will need to remain patient.
Secondly, you said you filed an I-485, but you did not indicate whether or not you filed an I-130 petition. If you did not file an I-130, you have a problem. I suggest you contact an immigration attorney to discuss your options asap. The attorney will address your visa issue.
After you receive your receipt notice from USCIS, you can check current USCIS processing times by visiting here: https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processTimesDisplay…
Can I file for just divorce and not child custody in Texas? : We were married under common law in Texas and he left while I was pregnant. I did not establish his paternity & I intend to file for divorce on the grounds of either no fault or abandonment. I am a resident of Florida now and I want to remarry and remain the only guardian for my son so he remains with me in case the father decided to fight for custody ( father did not make contacts of any kind regarding the child since pregnancy by his choice and I don’t know where he lives or works anymore). Question is:
Can I file for only divorce and not custody If I won’t ask for child support just yet?
Jacqueline’s answer: If you are a Florida resident and you don’t know where you spouse lives you can file for divorce by publication. If everything is filed properly, you will receive a divorce, but the court cannot make any decisions regarding child custody, child support or division of property. Technically, you will have custody because your child is with you, but you will not get a COURT ORDER awarding you custody. The issues of child custody, child support and division of property will remain “open” until you can properly locate and serve your husband.
You should consult with a family law attorney for more information.
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You last will and testament may be the single most important document you ever sign. Your will specifies how your estate will be distributed and determines who will inherit your real estate, your investments, your savings, and your personal belongings. You will can also name one or more persons as a guardian for your minor children and an executor to manage your estate. Without proper estate planning, there is no guarantee that your wishes will be carried out or that your family members will be provided for as you intended.
Medicaid Planning is one of the most important parts of any estate planning process. If your estate planning documents do not help you achieve Medicaid eligibility without requiring you to spend down all your life’s savings, then something is probably wrong with your estate plan.
Although advanced planning is best, we also urge our clients to explore all their options in the sad event that a family member needs emergency admittance into a nursing home. Even if you are denied Medicaid coverage, we may be able to help. If you have been denied Medicaid coverage and are being required to pay nursing home expenses out-of-pocket, you may be able to save a significant portion of your assets by having your Medicaid application and your assets reviewed by our firm. We will look at asset levels, monthly income amounts, any prohibited gifts or asset transfers. In many instances, we are able to make changes to your estate plan or mount a successful appeal of the denial of Medicaid benefits.
A living will is a document that informs doctors and other health care professionals about the kind of life sustaining medical treatment you want if you become unable to communicate your wishes verbally. A living will is limited to choices involving artificial life support, feeding tubes, hydration. Most people who choose to have a living will also have a healthcare power of attorney.
A durable power of attorney for health care allows an individual designated by you to make decisions about your medical treatment if you are unable to do so yourself. It goes beyond a living will, in that it can be used for any health care decision, including surgery and experimental treatments.
The MacSim Firm can prepare these simple, yet very important and powerful documents for you. Call us now, we are here to help.