Law Office of Elizabeth A. Lawrence Blog

Across states, many of the regulations that guide Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) are the same, but some parts of the law are up to states to determine. As a result, the way to navigate a SIJS case is going to be different in every state. It is key to understand the eligibility requirements of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status in Maryland, as outlined by the legislature and refined by case law, to get a sense of the kinds of cases that are heard.

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It is important to have a basic understanding of your case so that you know if it would be financially worth the cost of filing. Be aware of the solid facts that make up your side of the events in question. Depending on the facts, the lawyer might be unable to take a case, deciding it to be unwinnable or too costly. Read more to understand the factors which attorneys will take into consideration when evaluating a personal injury case.

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