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Corporate Law
- Corporate law
Deals with the law surrounding businesses and entities that are set up to make money.Corporate law is part of civil law, so disputes often result in compensation rather than criminal charges.
- Taxation law
A fundamental part of commercial practice, taxation law requires knowledge of taxation legislation and its commercial application.
- Intellectual property
This area of law is relevant for businesses that create new products, such as software, literature, or commercial goods. Intellectual property protection includes patents, designs, copyrights, and trademarks.
Immigration
- Deportation
A common immigration proceeding that can happen when a non-citizen’s visa expires, they enter the country illegally, or they violate other rules.
- Lawful permanent resident
Also known as a green card holder, this status allows a person to live and work in the US indefinitely. However, they can still be deported if they violate certain grounds, such as being convicted of a crime.
- Asylum
A way for people to escape persecution and resettle in the US. Asylees and refugees can eventually obtain permanent resident status.
- Waivers
A legal way for immigrants to ask the US government to forgive past problems.Waivers can be requested at any stage of the citizenship process.
- Adjustment of status
The process by which a foreign national applies for Lawful Permanent Residency in the US.
- Deferred action
A written plan by the executive branch to not pursue the removal of certain immigrants for a specified period.
- I-130 (petition for alien relative)
A form used to establish a family relationship between a US citizen or permanent resident and a person seeking green card status.
- Affidavit of SupportA declaration, usually by a family member, that suggests an immigrant will have the resources to live without government assistance.
Family Law
- Divorce
A common type of family law case, divorce often involves dividing property and assets, such as a home or business.
- Child custody and support
A common sticking point in family law cases, family law practitioners advocate for the child’s safety and well-being. Child support is a common area for contempt of court.
- Adoption
Adoption applications are common in family law, but each case has its own unique circumstances.
- Prenuptial agreements
A common legal step before marriage, a prenuptial agreement establishes each spouse’s property and financial rights in the event of a divorce.
- Property division
Family law aims to ensure that each spouse receives equal benefits from a marriage.
- Uncontested divorce
One of the most common family law actions that people do themselves.
- Alternative dispute resolutionAlternative dispute resolution systems can solve disputes with mediation, arbitration, and negotiation.
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