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Judge orders release of migrant children held in detention
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to release migrant children from three detention centers, citing the coronavirus’s severity. U.S. District Judge Dolly M. Gee says the children must be released by July 17 after lawyers representing migrant families...
How to determine when bankruptcy is the best option
Most people feel a moral obligation to pay their debts and refuse to consider bankruptcy as an option even when their credit is severely damaged. However, in many cases, the reason people get into financial trouble is beyond their control, such as incurring massive...
Living and working in the U.S.
The United States is the land of opportunity in the eyes of many immigrants. This remains true even as the current administration proposes and enacts laws aimed at curbing it. Every year, around one million people immigrate to the U.S. in hopes of a better job or a...
Could a Chapter 13 bankruptcy benefit you?
If you’ve considered bankruptcy to seek relief from high debts, you may feel unsure about how to file. You don’t want to have to sell all your assets to pay off creditors. You may worry that a court will make you give up all your possessions. However, different types...
Asilo Politico: Proceso y requisitos – Franklin S. Montero Abogado
Asilo Politico: Proceso y requisitos En estados Unidos el inmigrante tiene varias opciones para legalizar su estado en el país. Es importante tener la información correcta, conocer el proceso adecuado dependiendo de su estatus y país de origen. En las oficinas del...
Steps on becoming a US Citizen – Offices of Franklin S. Montero – N-400
Becoming a US Citizen As immigrants, we come to this country with many dreams and goals to achieve. One of them is to obtain the American citizenship. Maybe it is something that we see beyond our reach, but after you read this article and understand the requirements...
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Workers Compensation is mandatory “no fault” insurance that employers must carry to cover any injuries their employees suffer while working. The employee will receive benefits regardless of who was at fault. In exchange for these benefits, the employee cannot bring a...
ARBITRATION VS MEDIATION
Many people use the term arbitration and mediation interchangeably. However with ARBITRATION VS MEDIATION there is a difference between the two. Arbitration is when parties to a dispute allow a person or panel to decide their case outside of Court. Mediation is where...
EXPUNGEMENT MADE EASIER IN NEW JERSEY
IN DECEMBER OF 2017 GOV. CHRIS CHRISTIE SIGNED A TRIO OF BILLS THAT WILL MAKE IT EASIER FOR THOSE CONVICTED OF MINOR CRIMES TO EXPUNGE THEIR CRIMINAL RECORDS AND APPLY FOR JOBS. AS STATED IN AN EARLIER VIDEO ON “BAN THE BOX” MANY EMPLOYERS STILL ASK ABOUT CRIMINAL...
POLICY LIMITS IN NEW JERSEY AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE
Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey, but there are several types of policies you can choose from. One of the most important and least understood considerations is the “Verbal Threshold” or “Limitation on Lawsuit” policy decision. If you are looking to...
