CARP AND SEXAUER'S IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION LAW PRACTICE INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:
Temporary work visas (H-1B1, specialty occupation; H-1B3, artists, entertainer or fashion model of national or international acclaim; H-2B, nonagricultural worker; H-3, trainee; L-1A manager or executive; L-1B, specialized knowledge; E-1, treaty/trader; E-2 treaty investor; O-1, alien of extraordinary ability in the sciences, education or business; P-2 artists or entertainer for reciprocal exchange program; R-1 religious worker; K & V visas.
All petitions for employment-based immigrants (aliens with extraordinary ability; outstanding professors and researchers; multi-national executives and managers; alien's who are members of the profession; alien's of exceptional ability; national interest waivers; skilled workers; professionals; religious workers, and other workers.
Labor Certifications, including Reduction in Recruitment (RIR) and Limited Review.
All petitions for family-based immigrants (immediate relatives; unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens; spouses and children of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence; unmarried sons and daughters of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence; married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens; and brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens).
Applications for Adjustment of Status to U.S. Permanent Resident.
Applications for Naturalization to U.S. Citizenship.
F-1 student visas, including Applications for Practical Training and Work Authorization - off-campus.
Changing from one nonimmigrant status to another.
Petitions for Alien Fiance(e).
Extensions of all nonimmigrant statuses and visas.
Applications for Waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement pertaining to J-1 visas.
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CARP AND SEXAUER'S FAMILY AND DIVORCE LAW PRACTICE INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:
Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce).
Annulments.
Child Custody Matters.
Motions to Modify Child Support and/or Maintenance (alimony).
Adult Abuse Matters.
Collaborative Law relating to Family (Domestic) Law Matters. (All Family Law matters may proceed on a traditional or collaborative basis, whatever the client may choose.) [See below for brief explanation and intent of the meaning behind "Collaborative Law."]
What is Collaborative Law?
There is a better way to resolve family conflicts surrounding divorce.
Collaborative Family Law Association was created to help parties reach a settlement on all issues without a court battle - a settlement that is fair and equitable to both parties.
Attorneys of Collaborative Family Law assist in the resolution of disputes arising out of divorce, separation, child custody, maintenance, asset division and other family conflict. The parties and their Collaborative lawyers work together using non-adversarial techniques and cooperative strategies to negotiate a fair settlement without resorting to costly litigation.
Using a Collaborative lawyer, each side has legal advice and advocacy at all times during the process. Even if one side or the other lacks negotiating skills or financial understanding, or is upset or angry, the playing field is leveled by the direct participation of the skilled Collaborative Law attorneys. It is the job of the Collaborative lawyers to work with their own clients to make sure that the process stays positive and productive.
Using the Collaborative Law proces........
- All participate in an open, honest exchange of information. Neither party takes advantage of the miscalculations or mistakes of the others, but instead identifies and corrects them.
- Both parties insulate their children from their disputes, and should custody be an issue, they avoid an adversarial custody process.
- Both parties use jointly selected accountants, mental health professionals, appraisers, and other specialists.
- A respectful, creative effort to meet the legitimate needs of both parties replaces tactical bargaining backed by threats of litigation.
- The Collaborative lawyers must guide the process to settlement or withdraw from further participation, unlike adversarial lawyers, who remain involved whether the case settles or goes to court.
- The parties agree on payment to each lawyer so that neither party's representation is disadvantaged by lack of funds.
Negotiations usually take place in "four-way" settlement meetings that both clients and Collaborative lawyers attend. The lawyers cannot go to court or threaten to go to court. Settlement is the only agenda. With this process, Collaborative Family Law Association brings a new perspective to resolving family conflicts.
For more information on Collaborative Law go to:
www.collaborativefamilylaw-mo.org
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CARP AND SEXAUER'S WILLS AND PROBATE PRACTICE INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:
Drafting of Wills and Trusts.
Declarations (Living Wills or Medical Directives).
Durable Powers of Attorney with General Powers for All Purposes.
Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Personal Care.
Nominations of Conservator and/or Guardian.
Estate Work.
