Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (“SIJS”) is a form of humanitarian relief under federal law for noncitizen youth who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by one or both parents. Under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(27)(J), eligibility requires specific findings from a state court, making SIJS a hybrid of federal immigration law and state family law.Read More
At Steven Krieger Law, we pride ourselves on staying ahead of the curve, not just in legal expertise but also in how we serve our clients. As part of our commitment to offering flexible and innovative solutions, we are excited to announce that our firm is now accepting Bitcoin as a valid form of payment...Read More
A limited scope representation agreement does not force attorneys to file a lawsuit for expressly excluded claims, but it does require attorneys to live up to their obligation to inform their unaware clients of important issues that arise behind the scenes, and which might cause that client to terminate the representation and find other counsel. Read More
Car owners have the right to a written estimate and repair facilities shall not exceed 10% of the estimate price unless car owners give express authorization. Facilities who violate these obligations would make facilities liable to car owners under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.Read More
Virginia lawmakers drafted regulations to protect you from predatory towing practices, like the Virginia Consumer Protection Act and Va Code § 46.2-1233.Read More
Although Virginia code includes “threat” in the definition of family abuse, the courts require more than indirect or implied threats to grant a protective order.Read More
The traditional stereotype of the “shady used car salesman” did not become a stereotype without some basis in fact, and many consumers have suffered losses because they placed themselves in the hands of the wrong auto salesperson, broker, or dealership. There are, however, protections in the law to assist a consumer who has been damaged...Read More
Although the benefits of incorporation include shareholder immunity from suit in most cases, what happens when someone uses their business’s corporate status as a sword to commit fraud, rather than a shield to avoid contractual liability? Read More
Do you want to change your legal name? If you are an adult over the age of 18 and you want to change your name, you may be able to do so by filing a petition within the County and State of which you reside. If you are not incarcerated, on probation, incapacitated, or required...Read More
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