Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is a unique form of immigration protection for abused, abandoned, neglected or otherwise mistreated children and youth under the age of 21 years old to apply for lawful permanent residency (a “green card”). Many of these...
If you borrow for college for your Massachusetts children with federal student loans and you fail to repay them, you should know that the federal government may reduce your annual Social Security income by an average of $2,500. We say “may” because there are scenarios...
Massachusetts couple of similar desirability are most likely to pair up and have long-lasting and successful relationships, according to new research. Sean Prall, an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Missouri, traveled to northwest Namibia in...
A Massachusetts marriage is considered one of the most sacred relationships. It is seen as a bond that is meant to bring love, companionship, and happiness to your life. Like any other relationship, however, every marriage does not result in a good or happy life. Some...
The Social Security Statement just got a revamp, and your information is now easier to find than ever. To clarify, this is not the statement you receive once you have already started receiving Social Security benefits. Your Social Security Statement is available to...
Massachusetts patients with disabilities often find trouble getting the proper medical care, and new data confirms doctors are biased in their care of those with disabilities, sometimes even discharging them from their practice. Authors of a recent study showing this...
The American military has had an impact on popular culture, whether it’s movies, fashion, or your political preference. And for better or worse, the argot of the military has seeped into everyday language, and we commonly use terms derived from it without thinking...
A Massachusetts car dealership illegally charged Black and Hispanic customers hundreds of dollars more for remote starters, paint protection and other add-on products than it did for white customers, the state attorney general's office said. The complaint filed in...
A former American Express employee filed a class-action complaint alleging that the credit card company exhibited "callous indifference" to civil rights law by terminating him because he is White and spoke out against its "racially discriminatory" policies. Brian...
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) offers protections for service members and their families in many different areas ranging from mortgages to life insurance. For example, the SCRA frequently makes certain rights available conditional upon whether your ability...