An action for dissolution of marriage often involves the division of community property. Typically, this involves property that is in the control and possession of either spouse. However, community property…
A German-inspired celebration, Oktoberfest was established in 1810 following the unusual marriage of King Ludwig I of Bavaria and Princess Theresia. The festival is uniquely unusual because the King invited…
IN 1973, Rizal Governor Adelina Rodriguez sponsored the first Green Revolution Trade and Exposition Industrial Fair in Pasig. It was highlighted by the nationwide search for Miss Green Revolution, which…
Dear Atty. Gurfinkel: My family and I came to the US before 2007, to make a better life and future for our children, who then were still under 16 years…
Physicians are no exceptions to public scrutiny. Just like corporations, universities, colleges, hospitals, automobiles, appliances, goods and other products on the market today, physicians are all being scrutinized and rated…
10-year-old Fil-Am girl waiting for match SAN BRUNO—Not all people know that race and ethnicity is a major factor in finding a match for someone who badly needs it. According…
No matter how many times a reporter walks into Malacañang Palace, she/he will always feel a sense of awe and wonder. How could so much power be concentrated in one…
ONCE described as a medieval institution, the Catholic Church (under the leadership of Pope Francis I) is no longer sitting on its laurels. The high prelate is encouraging the Church,…
WHAT is the role of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee in the quest for truth and justice in the ongoing investigations for the pork barrel scam? What mandate does it…
“ Most attorneys practicing Immigration Law offer “free initial consultations,” or charge a nominal fee for such service to prospective clients. People taking advantage of “free” consultations; however, often walk…
One of the biggest problems our country face is the issue on poverty. However through the dedication and efforts our fellow citizens and the kind gestures of many people across…
ON 41ST ANNIVERSARY OF MARTIAL LAW LOS ANGELES – A month after their solidarity protest for the “Million People March,” a handful of Filipino activists again held a rally on…
Aside from our inability, as a people, to sustain our anger, and our poor collective memory, we have one more trait that keeps us from exacting full retribution from public…
We previously discussed adjustment of status and grandfathering under INA 245(i). Under INA 245(i), an alien, (a) who is physically present in the U.S. and (b) who entered without inspection,…
Everyone I know has a dog. And each one of them believes that his/her dog is the most beautiful, intelligent pet in the world. In many ways, these people would…
Something magical happened when Filipino-American muralist Eliseo Silva placed the first brush strokes on the Filipino mural in Historic Filipinotown back in 1995. “I felt a spark inside me,” Silva…
IF the Department of Homeland Security has initiated Removal Proceedings against you, an Immigration Judge will preside over your case in Immigration Court and a government attorney will seek your…
Something magical happened when Filipino-American muralist Eliseo Silva placed the first brush strokes on the Filipino mural in Historic Filipinotown back in 1995. “I felt a spark inside me,” Silva…
THE first batch of plunder charges may have been filed against lawmakers and other officials allegedly involved in the P10-Billion Pork Barrel Scam in the Philippines, but Filipinos around the…
It was an era in history that older generations of Filipinos would rather forget. But lessons from this tumultuous period has taught us to commemorate the past — if only…
In America, it doesn’t matter who you are, what your race is, what your religion is, you can succeed. You study, you work, you build up business and you live…
IF you paid someone to care for your child, spouse, or dependent, you may be able to claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit on your federal income tax return….
Q: I WORK at a service-oriented business here in California as an hourly employee. We are required to wear a uniform. We can only get the uniform from our employer…
You could always apply for a change of status when you get to the US. For example if you come to the United States on H-4 status, you could always…
ONE of my great mentors in the seminary taught me and my peers not only to be holy but also to be prudent, not in the sense of acquiring a…
CERRITOS – Gaining momentum as a surprise winner in her first attempt to run as member of the ABC School Board winning by only 24 votes from her closest rival …
LOS ANGELES—Coinciding with the Chinese Moon Festival, Walmart held a community celebration in on Chinatown to celebrate the opening of its Downtown LA Neighborhood Market on Thursday, September 19. The…
The scope of the nursing profession has been focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities. Nurses make sure that patients attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality…
You already know that your home is in foreclosure. You’ve received the dreaded Notice of Default. You know that after 90 days, your lender could schedule a Trustee Sale for…
The family court’s could grant initial restraining orders, protecting victims of domestic violence, for a period of up to 5 years under family code §6345(a). This includes personal conduct orders,…
