BANKRUPTCY LAW

• Who is the Bankruptcy Trustee and what is his/her role?
• I received something called "Notice of Commencement of Case"; what is this?
• What is an Automatic Stay?
• What is a Meeting of the Creditors?
• What is a Notice of Discharge?
• What can a debtor exempt from the Trustee's sale of assets?
• Are there options available regarding the debtor's secured consumer loans?
• What about debts to utility companies, can those be discharged by bankruptcy filings?
• Is discrimination based on bankruptcy filing prohibited in the Bankruptcy Code?
• How many years does a bankruptcy filing stay on my credit report?
• What is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
• What is a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan?
• What is the basis of a Chapter 13 Plan?

CONSUMER LAW/CONSUMER DEFENSE

• Don't I have three days to cancel my Consumer contract?
• What justifies cancelling a contract?
• The dealership has just demanded that I immediately return the car I just bought back to them because they couldn't get me financed. Is that legal?
• What rights does a consumer have when a vehicle has been repossessed?
• I'd like to cancel my service contract and get a refund. Can I do that?
• What about a home-solicitation (door-to-door sales) contract?
• Can a Gift Certificate legally expire?
• Is there any legally required basic warranty coverage that automatically comes with a product?
• Is there a two-year age limit on vehicles to make a Lemon Law claim? What about a mileage restriction?
• I thought I had to give the manufacturer a set number of attempts to make repairs before I could make a claim, what is that number?
• The dealership told me the static in my speakers doesn't constitute a Lemon Law claim, is that true?
• What consumer protection laws apply to credit?

CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS

• What is considered a construction defect?
• Is mold or mold damage considered a construction defect?
• Is there a statute of limitations on when a construction defect lawsuit can be filed?
• What types of damages or monies can be recovered in a construction defect lawsuit?
• How do I prove there is a construction defect?
• How long does a typical construction defect lawsuit take?
• How much does a construction defect lawsuit cost?
• What happens if the builder or developer is out of business or bankrupt?
• Who else could a construction defect case be filed against?

IMMIGRATION

• What is a green card?
• How to Obtain a green card?
• Can I travel outside the U.S. if I have a green card?
• How long can I travel outside the U.S. with a green card?
• If I obtained my permanent residency through refugee or asylum status, what documents do I need to travel outside of the U.S?
• Will I fall out of status if my green card expires?
• What is a conditional green card?
• I stayed outside the U.S for more than 1 year and was denied re-entry. How do I show that I have not abandoned my residency status?
• How does a person become a U.S citizen?
• Can I travel outside the U.S. while my naturalization application is pending?
• How does a person become a U.S citizen?
• What are the requirements to be naturalized?
• Why should I get naturalized?
• If I committed a misdemeanor crime, would it affect my naturalization application?
• What is the naturalization application process?
• If I am a child of a U.S military service member, am I a derivative U.S citizen?
• What is a Medical Disability Waiver, N-648 Application?
  
H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa
• What positions qualify for H-1B classification?
• Who is qualified for H-1B classification?
• Is there any limitation on the number of H-1B visas that can be issued?
• Are there any specific rules an employer must follow when employing an H-1B worker?
• Can an H-1B worker change employers?
• Can an H-1B worker apply for U.S. Permanent Residence?
• How long may a person remain in H-1B classification?
• What happens if an H-1B employee is suddenly terminated?
• What paperwork must an employer keep if it employs H-1B workers?
• What do the immigration laws say about the H-1B worker’s family members?

CREDIT REPAIR

• What is Credit Repair?
• Does Credit Repair Take A Long Time?
• How much does credit repair cost?
• Does the credit repair process handle charge-offs?
• Why should I choose the Smith & Garg credit repair attorneys to repair my credit?
• Will my credit score raise as a because of credit repair?
• What is a FICO score?
• Do I have to do anything in the credit repair process?
• Can I repair my credit by myself?
• Is it wise to pay off all my debt?
• Will it raise my score if I cancel the credit cards that I don't use?
• Is a charge-off bad?
• What is "Re-aging" and will help my credit score?
• What is a VantageScore? Is it the same as FICO?
• I was turned down recently when I applied for credit, Why?
• What is "Shopping" my loan and can it hurt my credit?
• Can judgments be taken off my credit report?
• I cannot afford to pay my debt, do I have any options?
• What can I do if I am a victim of identity theft?

• What is a Medical Disability Waiver, N-648 Application?

DIVORCE LAW

• Do I need a lawyer to get a divorce?
• Can I get a “quick” divorce?
• Can I file for divorce if my spouse lives in another state or county?
• If my spouse does not pay child support do I have to let him see the children?
• What is a Martial Separation Agreement?
• How long will a divorce take?
• Can my spouse prevent me from getting a divorce?
• What is Collaborative Negotiation?
• How soon can I remarry after the divorce?
• Can I stop a divorce if I change my mind?
• Can I have my marriage annulled?
• What is the difference between Legal Separation and Divorce?
• What do I do if my spouse threatens me or the children?
• Can I increase or decrease child support payments?

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