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Top 10 “Must Include” Clauses in a Lease or Rental Agreement
One size does not fit all and most landlords and tenants find themselves in difficult situations. An important clause omitted from the agreement may create a chaos between the parties. Here are the top 10 clauses you need to include in your lease agreement at all times.
Read MoreStop the Foreclosure and Save your Home in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be an option if you are facing foreclosure after falling behind on your mortgage payments. It will allow you to pay off the amount owed through a repayment plan, usually within 3-5 years, depending on your income and other circumstances.
Read MoreMajor Changes for Employers & F-1 Students on STEM OPT Go Into Effect May 10, 2016
Major Changes for Employers & F-1 Students on STEM OPT Go Into Effect May 10, 2016
Read MoreTaxes in Bankruptcy Proceeding
In Washington, you may retain any property that falls into one of the exemptions categories if you file bankruptcy. However, there are certain debts that you will not be able to discharge even in bankruptcy, among them are certain non-dischargeable taxes, as for example, back taxes are not dischargeable unless the tax meets discharge requirements.…
Read MoreBUILDER FINANCING: Pros and Cons
Nowadays, you can arrange mortgage financing for a new home construction through builder’s wholly owned mortgage subsidiaries or affiliate relationships with outside mortgage companies. You may be offered numerous compelling and advantageous sales incentives on the new house, such as upgrades or price breaks. Some of the advantages are: Fast – It may reduce the time needed…
Read MoreWhat is the timeline for suing for personal injuries?
If you live in Washington state and are pursuing an injury claim, this post will answer some of your questions about the process and the state laws that will affect your claim. Statute of Limitations – The statute of limitations in Washington to commence a lawsuit is 3 (three) years from the date of your accident or…
Read MoreFavorite Tax Provision Expired: Avoiding Taxes on Cancelled Mortgage Debt
If your debt to someone else has been canceled or forgiven, the canceled amount may be taxable. Generally, to the extent that a loan from a lender is not fully satisfied and a lender cancels the unsatisfied debt, you have cancellation of indebtedness income. The Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 generally allows to exclude…
Read MoreCan I bring a family member to the United States?
A U.S. citizen may petition their foreign relatives to immigrate to the U.S. through a Family-Based Immigration Visa…
Read MoreIntercountry Adoption and Immigration
There are three different ways to emigrate a prospective adoptive child from a foreign country and obtain permanent legal residency or U.S. citizenship status to a child.
Read MoreTravel Documentation – Advance Parole
Advance Parole is the re-entry permit that one must apply for if he or she wishes to re-enter the U.S. after foreign travel. For most visa categories, one needs advance parole from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to travel internationally if he or she is an alien who wish to travel abroad but has:
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