If you are like many California residents, you may feel choked by the balances on your credit cards. Somehow, you have accumulated more debt than you ever intended, and are having trouble making the minimum payments each month. You may also be wondering if you are...
How do I bring my fiancé to the United States?
You have found the love of your life and cannot wait to bring them back home to Florida. However, when they are not a US citizen, you need to find a legal way to bring them to your home. Once you become engaged, you can bring them to the US using a K-1 visa. The U.S....
Steps to take if your spouse is not legally in the U.S.
If you are a U.S. citizen and have married someone who does not have legal status here, you are likely concerned about your next steps. Although he or she can seek citizenship as your spouse, being an undocumented immigrant can complicate this process. Read on to...
Should you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
If you are a California resident and feel you are drowning in overwhelming debt, you have the option to file for bankruptcy. Things like student loan debt, medical expenses, loss of a job or divorce can all hit out of the blue and make it hard to pay your bills. As...
What are the most common reasons people go bankrupt?
Over the last few decades, the number of people who file for bankruptcy in California and throughout the country has risen. Some experts call the trend alarming as more Americans cannot pay off their debts. Investopedia mentions that Congress is starting to address...
Living arrangements for foreign employees with H-2A visas
Due to a shortage of laborers, California vineyards are hiring more temporary agricultural workers who qualify for H-2A visas. Because the government requires agricultural industry employers to provide their temporary guest workers with housing, vineyard owners are...
