In today’s episode I continue my conversation with immigration lawyer, Brandon Gillin and the Affidavit of Support. We discuss how divorce does not terminate the US citizen’s Affidavit of Support obligation.
Mediating Conflict,
Embracing Peace
Year: 2021
Immigration Law with Attorney Brandon Gillin – Part 1
In today’s episode I talked to immigration lawyer, Brandon Gillin. We discuss the Affidavit of Support, form I-864 which in most cases is required when seeking lawful permanent residency, a green card.
How can divorce affect your business?
Divorce may affect more than the family structure. If you and your former spouse jointly operated a business, going separate ways is likely to disrupt operations in several ways. You might have to rearrange things you had not planned for, such as ownership of the...
3 reasons for divorcing parents to consider divorce mediation
Some people litigate their divorces, meaning they go to court and have a judge make all of the decisions. Others can file an uncontested divorce because they settle their matters outside of court. If you would like an uncontested divorce, mediation can be a tool to...
How Can I Get a Divorce When My Spouse is in Another Country?
Divorce is complicated enough when both parties are living in the same house. What happens when the parties are living in entirely different countries? At Akiona Law, we have experience with handling divorce matters for married couples spread across borders. In...
Custody Schedules for the Holidays
One big step toward finalizing your divorce (or creating a final parenting plan) is figuring out custody of your children for the holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas or Winter Break. As a reminder, legal custody pertains to the ability to make decisions for the...
When to compromise in your Washington divorce (and when not to)
A top goal for many seeking a divorce in Washington is getting it over with as quickly and painlessly as possible. We cannot blame you for feeling this way, but over-compromising to end the process is typically a mistake. Before you give in to any or all demands from...
What is the LLLT Program? With LLLT Jeanne Barrans – Part 2
In today’s episode I continue my conversation with Limited License Legal Technician (LLLT), Jeanne Barrans. We focus on the LLLT program and what it is.
What is a Limited License Legal Technician? With LLLT Jeanne Barrans – Part 1
In today’s episode I talked to Limited License Legal Technician (LLLT), Jeanne Barrans, about what a LLLT is and what they do. We also discussed how these professionals can help in a family law or divorce case and how that differs with what attorneys and paralegals...
Will the other parent see your child after allegations of abuse?
When domestic violence is suspected as a part of a relationship, the court must be cautious about custody arrangements. That being said, Washington doesn’t automatically restrict a parent accused of abuse from having custody of their child. Domestic violence is...