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Sylvia A Miller, Attorney at Law, PLLC
By KelleyS February 20, 2015
Sylvia Miller me ha ayudado en el largo y complicado proceso de obtenerle papeles (la green card) a mi esposa. Mi esposa entró al país sin inspección cuando era niña, por lo que teníamos que solicitar el perdón del I-601A Waiver con el proceso consular en Ciudad Juárez, México. Estamos muy contentos con la manera profesional y eficiente de Sylvia. Ella explica todo en detalle y se asegura de responder a sus preguntas. Ella es muy buena con la comunicación y al mantenerse en contacto con usted. El proceso de inmigración no es barato. Sylvia te dice un precio, y es lo que te cobra-sin sorpresas. Sus precios son muy justos y su calidad de trabajo es excepcional. Creo que la razón por la que Sylvia tiene tanto éxito es que ella tiene corazón y ella realmente se preocupa por sus clientes. ...read more
Sylvia A Miller, Attorney at Law, PLLC
By KelleyS February 20, 2015
Sylvia Miller has helped me in the long and complicated process of obtaining my wife’s green card. Sylvia first became our lawyer in 2012 when we filed a family petition (I-130). We were quickly approved thanks to her exceptional work and attention to detail. My wife entered the country without inspection when she was a child, so our next step was to apply for the I-601A Waiver with consular processing in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. We waited a few months until the timing was right for us, and we moved forward with the I-601A Waiver in 2014. We had been very scared of having to go through this process, but Sylvia’s straightforward explanations, step-by-step guidance and support helped to ease our minds. She knows what she’s doing and is meticulous in her work. From the moment we sent our waiver packet to getting approval, it was 3 months! My wife’s visa interview was 2 months later (in February 2015). When we left to Mexico, we were back in the US (my wife finally legally) after 10 days! We are very happy with how professional and knowledgeable she is. She explains everything in detail and makes sure to answer your questions. She is great with communicating and keeping in touch with you. The immigration process isn’t cheap. Sylvia’s flat-rate fees make her stand out among other immigration lawyers. Her fees are fair and her quality of work is outstanding. I think that the reason why Sylvia is so successful is that she has heart and she genuinely cares for her clients. If you are looking for an honest and affordable lawyer who does exceptional work, look no further! ...read more
Schoen Fred Fiduciary Services Inc
By CharlieKirchan December 02, 2014
Fred Schoen Fiduciary Services ,has been open for business long enough to know how to take all of your money, property, personal things, sell them, and KEEP ALL OF THE, MONEY. This pattern has hurt client for many years. He took over $100,100,000 of my part of my mothers estate. ATTORNEY GENERAL OF WASHINGTON in a letter to me said "You mentioned your message that you know of others. Who have had issues with Fred Schoen Fiduciary Services and if this is we encourage you to suggest to them to file complaints as well. Consumer complaints provide valuable information that our office uses to identify patters of unfair or deceptive trade practices that warrant enforcement of the Consumer Protection Protection act." ...read more
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Injury Law Seattle WA - Nelson Injury Law
Nelson Injury Law is your injury law center in Seattle, Washington. Eric S. Nelson, the owner of Nelson and Johnson, has been practicing law for 19 years. He was born and raised on Capitol Hill in Seattle and attended St. Joseph’s Elementary on Capitol Hill and O’Dea High School on First Hill. In 1992 he graduated with honors from Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California. Eric returned to Seattle and formed the law firm of Nelson & Associates, P.S. with his father, Richard C. Nelson. Although Eric practiced in a variety of legal fields early in his career, he quickly determined that his passion was representing those that have been injured and disadvantaged. As a result, he began focusing his law practice on personal injury. In 2006, Eric was named a “Rising Star Super Lawyer” in the field of Plaintiff’s Personal Injury by the Washington Law & Politics Magazine. In 2011, 2012 and 2013 Eric was again bestowed the honor of being named a “Super Lawyer” in the field of Plaintiff’s Personal Injury by the Washington Law & Politics Magazine. We provide service to our customers in the area of Seattle, Everett, Renton, Lynnwood, Bellevue, Greater Seattle, Washington State, and Mukilteo, Kent. ...read more
By Nelson Injury Law, PLLC April 08, 2015
Home Study in Washington's Child Adoption Process
Putting a child up for adoption can be an intimidating process.Birth mothersoften wonder what kind of life the child would have with adoptive parents. Sometimes there is a fear the parents may not be fit to raise the child. In Washington, parents are intensely screened before they are able to welcome an adopted child into their home. Washington Administrative Code 388-27 requires anyone seeking to become an adoptive parent to go through a very extensive screening process, which is called a “home study.” The state process is used to determine if the parents should be eligible to adopt a child. According to the Washington State Department of Health and Human Services, the home study process has three main processes: Educate and prepare the adoptive family for adoption Evaluate the adoptive family Gather information about the prospective parents to help a social worker connect the family with a child whose needs they can meet The home study begins with an investigation into the background and personalities of the adoptive family. Several different factors are used in the study, including home inspections, interviews, various criminal and child abuse background checks, financial and medical approvals and references. In Washington, the home study must be done by an independent third party, usually an adoption social worker, whose responsibility is to ensure that the adoptive parents will be family capable of caring for the child. For example, the social worker will see if the parents are financially able to afford a child. The third party also will educate the adoptive parents about the adoption process and discuss several important topics with the family to make sure they are prepared to be parents to an adopted child. For instance, the social worker must determine whether the parents understand adoption as a lifelong developmental process and commitment, according to Revised Code of Washington 26.33.290. Adoptive parents must understand the process is a permanent legal transfer of parental rights, which brings a great deal of responsibility. This means the parents will raise the child for the entirety of his or her young life, even if the parents separate or divorce. It is important the adoptive parents understand the child should be cared for no matter the situation. Washington Code also requires the social worker discuss how to tell the child he or she is adopted. The parents should be aware the child may have mixed feelings about his or her identity and feel confused or concerned about being separated from his or her birth parents. Once a child knows of the adoption process, there likely will be questions of his or her birth relatives. The social worker will discuss how to respond to the child's questions about his or her birth parents and other relatives, including grandparents and siblings. Curiosity from the child is natural, and parents should have guidance on how to make the best possible choices. Adoptive parents also are reminded to respect the birth mother and father for their decision to allow the child to be adopted. The decision to place a child foradoption in Washingtonis complex and often the most difficult choice a person will make. The adoptive parents are asked to be aware of its difficulty, and to honor their decision. The home study has to be approved before the prospective parents can continue with the adoption process. The length of time to complete the home study process varies by case, but generally the goal is to have it completed within 90 days. This time frame gives the social worker a snapshot into the lives of those wishing to adopt a child. ...read more
By Law Office of Joyce S. Schwensen November 20, 2014
Peter F. Cowles, Attorney
Contact Peter F. Cowles, Attorney at (206) 789-6655 in Seattle, WA, to find out more about his legal services. ...read more
By Ballard Attorney Peter F. Cowles July 25, 2014