Injury and accident lawyers, often referred to as personal injury lawyers, specialize in providing legal services to individuals who have been injured, physically or psychologically, as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, company, government agency, or other entity. Here are some key aspects of what they do and the services they provide: Legal Services Provided by Injury and Accident Lawyers: Case Evaluation: Initial Consultation: They offer free consultations to evaluate the details of the accident or injury and determine if there is a viable case. Case Analysis: The ..read more

Family law is a branch of law that deals with legal issues related to family relationships. This includes matters such as marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, and domestic violence. Family law firms specialize in these areas and provide a variety of legal services to help individuals and families navigate these often complex and emotionally charged issues. Here are some common services provided by family law firms: Divorce and Legal Separation: Assisting clients with the process of ending a marriage, including filing for divorce, negotiating settlements, and handling legal separation a ..read more

The United States Bankruptcy Code allows those drowning in debt to get back on their feet and start anew. While bankruptcy might provide financial relief, it is important to consider the potential impact it might have.  Does bankruptcy impact your life? Yes, it does, in many ways. These ways include:  You lower your credit score. Your credit score assesses your ability to repay debt. Bankruptcy has the greatest impact on your credit score. This is because filing shows that you have not paid your debts responsibly, even if it was due to bad luck (loss of employment) or medical is ..read more

To find a good divorce lawyer in New Jersey you can take the following key steps: Research: Start by researching lawyers in the NJ area who specialize in divorce or family law.  Credentials and Experience: Look for lawyers who have experience handling divorce cases specifically in New Jersey.  Reviews and Testimonials: Read reviews and testimonials from previous clients to get an idea of the lawyer’s reputation and how they handle cases. Websites like Avvo, Google, or Yelp can be helpful for finding client feedback. Free Consultations: Many NJ divorce lawyers offer free initial cons ..read more

Finding a divorce lawyer in New York can be one of the most important steps in navigating the legal complexities of divorce.  We prepared a list of top 15 divorce lawyers in New York to help you find the right lawyer for your needs: Spodek Law Group Location: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens (NY) Area of expertise: Divorce Reviews: 5 out of 5 (740 Google reviews) Free consultation: Yes About: Attorney Todd Spodek graduated from Pace University School of Law. Mr. Spodek has successfully represented his clients in custody, visitation, and support proceedings in Family Court as well as with pre ..read more

What is TPS? (Temporary Protected Status) Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a humanitarian benefit that was first introduced in the U.S. in 1990.  The Department of Homeland Security has the authority to designate TPS for nationals of a particular country who are physically present in the U.S. and unable to return to their home countries due to: Ongoing armed conflict within the country that will make the return of nationals to that country a serious threat to their personal safety; An environmental disaster where the country is unable to adequately handle returning nationals; Other ex ..read more

There are multiple pathways for a foreign-born individual to enter the United States for employment, which may/may not lead to permanent residency. If the foreign-born individual possesses extraordinary ability in the fields of sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or holds a record of exemplar achievement in the areas related to motion picture or television industry, while recognized on a national or international platform for the same, then he/she must consider applying for an ‘O’ visa status. An O visa is a classification of non-immigrant visa, which provides a ‘short term’ or ..read more

Employment-based green cards are one of the pathways of obtaining permanent residency in the U.S. Also called as ‘EB’, employment-based green cards include the following categories: EB-1 Green Card for Priority Workers EB-2 Green Card for Advanced Degrees EB-3 Green Card for Professional and Skilled Workers EB-4 Green Card for Religious Workers and Special Immigrants, and  EB-5 Green Card for Investors EB-1 Category: For Priority Workers The first-preference employment based visa category is classified for individuals with extraordinary abilities in sciences, arts, education, business ..read more

One of the major concerns of the U.S. government while considering family-based immigration, is whether the immigrant will have enough financial resources to live in the U.S., without needing help from the government, or become a ‘public charge’. Consequently, the US citizen or lawful permanent resident sponsoring the foreign spouse or family member needs to assure the U.S. government that the immigrant seeking a green card will be financially supported and not rely on the U.S. government for public benefits. The sponsor or “petitioner” (U.S. citizen/green card holder) makes this commitment t ..read more

The United States is home to over 50 million residents born in a different country. The quantitative measure of immigrant diversity in the U.S. reads a whopping 91 points out of 100, only second to the United Kingdom on the diversity index. Furthermore, nearly 3.2%-3.6% of the U.S. population is constituted of undocumented migrants, accounting to nearly 10.5 to 12.5 million. Numbers these high underscore the need of an immediate immigration reform and status for these highly populous group of undocumented immigrants, whose contribution is vital to the American economy. SelfLawyer has curated a ..read more