MACS 14 CORP By Maria Ayres

In the immigration process, the adjustment interview is typically the final step in applying for adjustment of status or a green card. At the interview, a USCIS officer will review the application, interview the candidate, and approve or deny the application.

Most U.S. states offer a kind of expedited divorce for couples who haven't been married that long (usually 5 years or less) and are seeking a quick and "easy" divorce. This is called a “summary divorce” and usually works best if the couple has no children, owns no property, and has no joint debt.

If Power of Attorney is involved in the signing of notarized documents, check with the document preparer. Certain transactions require that all parties be notified of the power of attorney condition, and must approve it.

While a do-it-yourself divorce may be acceptable in some situations, most people should seriously consider hiring an attorney to represent their interests. This is just as applicable to those having an amicable divorce as to those in high conflict.

Did you know that many notaries risked their lives during the early history of the United States to authenticate and witness documents? This was especially true during the years when early Americans were locked in a power struggle with Britain over land.

Planning a move? Anyone staying in the U.S. longer than 30 days on a visa needs to make sure they notify customs and immigration officials any time they have a change of address, and it must be done within 10 days of moving.

Does age play a significant role in the success of a marriage? According to figures from the U.S. Census, the answer is yes. Roughly half of all teen-aged marriages ended in divorce within 15 years. That figure dropped to 35 percent for couples in their mid-20s when they got married.

If you have an estate you need to pay taxes on, and you need to make strategic decisions when it comes time to file your taxes, you’ll need us. We can help you figure out how to deal with your estate.

Having a divorce attorney advocate for you in family court will lessen your level of stress. The process can be daunting and overwhelming, and having an expert on board will smooth the path through what can be a complicated journey.

If you had no idea that a divorce was in the offing until served with divorce papers, the chances are your spouse has already retained an attorney. You have a limited amount of time to respond to their divorce petition, so consulting with a divorce attorney immediately is highly advisable