Entries by Karina Duval


International divorce: how to divide custody of a child if the parents are citizens of different countries

Love knows no boundaries, can cross oceans, etc. We have all heard and even seen this. International marriages are the norm of modern life. But not all of them end with a happy ending. Often, love that has overcome boundaries cannot overcome everyday life, differences in characters, and others...


How to translate important documents correctly so that they are accepted by government agencies in the United States or in the immigrant's home country

We have been providing translation services for a long time. Transfers made in our offices are accepted by the US Immigration Service, courts, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), universities, medical institutions, and many other agencies and organizations in the United States. Among other things, we organize the translation of American documents…


How a small document (or lack thereof) can create big problems: a cautionary tale from a lawyer

I recently received an email from an old client with her new problems. The story is so instructive that I decided to share it with my readers. The moral of this fable is this: all documents must be kept in order, there are no trifles here. There was a family in New York...


Lawyer's explanation: how to sell property to an immigrant in his homeland, if there is no way to go there

Many people living abroad are faced with the need to sell or buy real estate in their home country. For example, in Russia. Our office helps in the implementation of your plans. In this case, you do not have to fly abroad or look for a window in the consulate - ...


How to repatriate to Israel: a list of documents and useful advice from a lawyer

Repatriation to Israel beats all records. Over the past year, from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022, 42 people have repatriated to the Promised Land. According to Lechaim, this is a record number of repatriates over the past 675 years. A third came from Russia - ...


Documents, terms and conditions: who and how can renounce Russian citizenship

In June of this year, the number of people asking Google “how to renounce Russian citizenship” was the highest in the last 5 years. If you are also among the seekers, then this column will be useful to you. I want to say right away that if you have citizenship...


Apostille, power of attorney, important information: myths about documents that complicate the life of immigrants in the USA

I decided to write this column due to the fact that every day I encounter persistent misconceptions about notarial and legal matters. Sometimes I and my office staff get the impression that people who spread these misconceptions are being paid extra for this, ...


Disposal of property abroad: what you need to know about gift, will and inheritance abroad

People who live in the US and own property abroad often worry about inheritance. They want to know what will happen to their or their parents' property, how to claim their inheritance rights and what to do, especially in a situation where they go somewhere...


When a lawyer is more reliable than relatives: how a lawyer saves an immigrant's apartment in Russia, which her relatives took away from her

In 1998, Muscovite Sveta had a unique chance to go to America. The dashing 90s, more than a modest salary, a default that destroyed the last savings ... She did not see any prospects in life in Russia, and therefore hastened to take advantage of the chance. I left with one suitcase, leaving ...


Pension from homeland for immigrants in the USA: who can receive it and on what conditions

Many immigrants after moving to the United States do not really hope to receive a pension from their homeland, even if they have spent many years of life, strength and health working in this country. Unfortunately, not all states consider it necessary to pay pensions to those who have left to live ...

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