Many of the millions of undocumented immigrants currently living in the United States are hardworking individuals who simply want to provide a better life for their families. Despite this, they struggle with the daily threat of deportation, a burden made heavier by the fear of possible separation from family members, including children, who are U.S. citizens. Though it’s scary to…[...]

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Tags: deportation, deportation trusts, Estate Planning, immigrants, power of attorney, self-settled trusts, Undocumented, undocumented immigrants
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A prenup for a pet? Why? Because you love your pet. We know you do. Whether it be a dog, a cat or even a horse, they aren’t just a piece of property you have to walk and feed. They bring joy, comfort and friendship; the deep bond you form with your pet makes them an integral part of your…[...]

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Tags: Divorce, Pet, pet adoption, pet custody, pet ownership, pet prenup, pets, prenup, Separation
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I am very pleased to announce that King Law Firm Attorneys at Law, Inc. and I are both recipients of a Gold Stevie® Award from the American Business Awards®. My firm received the top honor in the Small Legal Company of the Year category while I won for Legal Entrepreneur of the Year. Getting to compete with so many wonderful…[...]

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You probably already know this, but divorce is never easy. Despite what you see in films and television, love and marriage aren’t always forever, and very rarely is a divorce a mutual endeavor. One side is inevitably going to be hurt by the other’s decision to leave. This does not mean, however, that a divorce has to be contentious. Anger,…[...]

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Tags: Amicable, amicable divorce, Diplomatic Divorce, Divorce, pro se, pro se divorce, uncontested, uncontested divorce
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The bad-boy persona; the sensitive soul; the smoldering eyes; and that hair. In 1990, Luke Perry quickly became the definition of heartthrob when he rose to stardom in the wildly popular television series Beverly Hills 90210 as broody teen Dylan McKay. (Little known fact: he originally auditioned for the role of Steve Sanders, which he lost to Ian Ziering.) What…[...]

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Tags: 8 Seconds, 90210, Activist, actor, Beverly Hills 90210, Chad Schrank, colorectal cancer, death, Fight CRC, Luke Perry, One Million Strong, Riverdale
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With the current situation at the Southern border hurting the prospect of asylum requests, and other immigration options taking up to ten years to process, a foreigner who feels persecuted or whose current living situation could be greatly enhanced if they had access to the resources the United States has to offer, can become extremely frustrated and discouraged. However, a…[...]

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Tags: Alien Entrepreneur, alien investor, Business, EB-5, Entrepreneur, foreign, foreign immigrant, foreign investor, Green Card, immigrants, immigration, investor, investors, legal, legal permanent residency, Program, Visa
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Let’s be clear: plastic straws have not been outlawed in California. However, as of January 1, 2019, restaurants (with the exception of fast food) may not provide you with a plastic straw unless you specifically ask for one. In addition, all restaurants must provide a healthy drink, such as milk or water, as the default beverage in a child meal.…[...]

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Tags: Business, California, corporate, juvenile, law enforcement, laws, personal safety, public safety, regulations, rules, safety, small business, social policies, social policy
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There are currently hundreds of thousands of children in the U.S. foster care system. To help shed light on foster care and adoption, director Sean Anders tapped into his own experiences to co-write and direct the new film, Instant Family. There’s a lot you can to take away from the film if you’re considering adopting a child from foster care…[...]

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Tags: adopt, Adoption, child care, foster, foster care, foster child fairs, foster parent, foster parents, instant family, licensing, parent reunification, parent support groups, parenting classes
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I’ll take care of it tomorrow. How many times have you said this in the past year? It seems innocuous enough, especially when something is as trivial as mailing a letter or taking out the garbage. But there are some things, such as going to the doctor or planning your retirement, that could have major effects on your life if…[...]

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Tags: common-law, couples, death, intestacy, intestate, joint tenancy, leaglly married, living together, Marriage, Probate, tenants-in-common, trust, unwed, Wills
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Who’s gone to the DMV only to have to wait for your number to be called? It’s frustrating, having to sit there for hours on end just to turn in a form or get a new picture taken. It’s even more frustrating when you have an appointment and still have to wait for hours. But what would you think if…[...]

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Tags: asylum, border, hardships, immigration, immigration law, laws, port of entry, refugee, refugee treaty, refugees, turnback policy, waitlist
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