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Is It Illegal to Marry a Third Cousin?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
Albert Einstein married his cousin, Elsa Lowenthal, and we can probably all agree that he was a pretty smart fellow. So why is marrying a first cousin frowned...
5 Questions When Buying a Vacant Lot
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
You've been scanning real estate listings, looking at vacant lots and plots of land, and you are very tempted. The prices are so nice compared to parcels with...
How Long Can I Collect Past-Due Child Support?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
Once long ago you were married, and in your divorce a court ordered your now-ex-spouse to pay child support, which never happened. In fact, it has been years...
Can You Sue for a Broken Engagement?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
If you're still smarting because your betrothed broke off your engagement, you may be pondering the many ways you could exact your revenge. Beyond the many...
7 Best Legal Tips for Getting Married
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Sure, marriage is about two people who love each other confirming their commitment with an official (or not-so-official) ceremony. But there are some legal...
#USImmigrationLaw: What Does Continuous Residence Really Mean?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
To become a US citizen you will have to show continuous residence in this country. How long you must live here depends on the nature of your immigration...