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Defending Against a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in California

Leave a Comment / Domestic Violence, Family Law / By Jeremy Castro

Without correct management, a restraining order could permanently scar your legal history. With an experienced attorney’s help, however, you will readily defend yourself from further unfortunate eventualities. You will increase the chances that the case ends in your favor, an opportunity your legal counsel will seek to achieve. Here, we’ll examine your rights and obligations, …

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Guide To Obtaining A Marriage-Based Green Card

Leave a Comment / Blog, Immigration Law / By Jeremy Castro

The steps to obtaining lawful permanent residency through marriage can appear overwhelming. In this guide, we will make it more manageable. If you are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, you can petition for your spouse to become a lawful permanent resident and receive his or her “green card.” Necessary Forms And Biographic Documents …

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Civil Harassment Restraining Order

Leave a Comment / Domestic Violence, Family Law / By Jeremy Castro

A Civil Harassment Restraining Order (CHRO) is a court order that helps to protect people from violence, threats of violence, serious harassment or stalking. It applies to people outside your immediate family or dating history, such as neighbors and roommates. If you have dated or are related to the person harassing you, you should instead …

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Inadmissibility and Deportability

Leave a Comment / Blog, Immigration Law / By Jeremy Castro

What Are Inadmissibility and Deportability? Inadmissibility and deportability are two concepts in immigration law that can lead to removal from the United States. They come into play at different times, however. The grounds of inadmissibility or deportability will either result in the non-citizen being refused entry to the United States or deported back to his …

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Proof of Bona Fide Marraige - Castro Law Offices in Novato, CA

Proof of Bona Fide Marriage

Leave a Comment / Blog, Family Law / By Jeremy Castro

How Do I Prove My Marriage Is Bona Fide? The evidence required to support an application for lawful permanent residency through marriage is imperative. The government wants to know that you entered the marriage legitimately and not with the intention to commit fraud in order to acquire status. This proof is relevant at both the …

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Importance of Responding to a Request for Further Evidence Correctly

Leave a Comment / Blog, Immigration Law / By Jeremy Castro

When one submits an application to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), there are forms, fees and supporting evidence to include. Each application for relief has its own set of eligibility requirements. If USCIS feels that you did not submit enough evidence to support your application, then it will send you what is called a …

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Biden Immigration Proposals

Leave a Comment / Blog, Immigration Law / By Jeremy Castro

President-elect Biden has been clarifying his plans for immigration reform these last few weeks. He had previously promised to roll back many of President Trump’s policies and he has spoken recently on certain topics. We will likely have to wait for more specifics in certain areas as Mr. Biden establishes his own enforcement priorities. President-elect …

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New California Law Recognizes Coercive Control as Form of Domestic Violence

Leave a Comment / Blog, Domestic Violence, Family Law / By Jeremy Castro

When someone hears the term “domestic abuse” their mind often conjures an image of a spouse being subjected to physical violence. However, domestic violence extends far beyond acts of bodily harm. It is possible for someone to be the victim of domestic violence through persistent verbal abuse and being subjected to “coercive control.” What is …

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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Leave a Comment / Blog, Child Custody, Immigration Law / By Jeremy Castro

On December 7, 2020, a federal District Court ordered full reinstatement of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has resumed accepting both initial and renewal requests. (www.dhs.gov) In compliance with this order, USCIS is: Accepting first-time requests for consideration of deferred action based on the terms of the …

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Family Law Issues? You Don’t Have to Go Through It Alone

Leave a Comment / Family Law / By Jeremy Castro

If you are in the midst of a significant dispute with members of your family, such as a contentious divorce or custody battle, there is the possibility that you may be feeling frustrated, lonely and anxious about the future. These feelings are perfectly understandable. Most people view family as a bedrock and foundation upon which …

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