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Qualified Individuals Should not Wait to Apply for Existing Immigrations Benefits

Written by Aime M. Katambwe, Esq. Tuesday, 23 April 2013 12:05

A lot is being done to reform and ameliorate our Immigration laws lately. The comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) will have a big impact on would-be-immigrants, be they on the business or family side of Immigration Law. It is for this reason that we are urging interested individuals to be involved to the extent that they can now or ready themselves for what is to come. Already, we are seeing movement in the availability of Immigrant visas for spouses and children under age 21 of green cardholders. That movement forward is holding steady.

Post Divorce Dating

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Written by Irving H. Zaroff, JD LMFT and Dana Schutz Keane, MA LMFT Tuesday, 23 April 2013 12:02

“My parents aren’t really getting a divorce. They just aren’t going to be married any more.” – Anonymous (divorceandkids.com)
While much has been written about dating and re-partnering after divorce, there is scant research on the specifics of dating and the impact on the children. Research suggests 80 percent of parents are dating in some form within one year of filing for divorce (Anderson & Greene, 2005).

Foster Care and Adoptive Families Needed in the Santa Clarita Valley

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Written by Brianne Mancini Tuesday, 23 April 2013 12:01

Did you know that Koinonia Family Services, a foster care and adoption agency, has been operating in Antelope Valley for over 20 years? With the large growth of the Santa Clarita Valley over the past decade, the need for foster and adoptive homes has also grown. Children from the ages of zero to 18 are in need of foster and adoptive homes.

You Can Enjoy an Abundant Life

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Written by Pastor John Paxton Tuesday, 23 April 2013 12:01

As a pastor for the past 16 years I have seen first hand families struggle with infidelity, loss of jobs, financial hardships, conflicts with raising teens and children, drug addictions and even death of a love one. The good news is that the Lord Jesus has an answer and a way out through all of life’s challenges.

VA Benefits and the Cost of Wartime Service

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Written by Jane M. McNamara, Elder Law Attorney Tuesday, 23 April 2013 12:00

Our VA Accredited Attorneys assist veterans with a obtaining a variety of benefits through the Veterans Administration. Most claims involve “Aid and Attendance” benefits, meaning tax-free monthly payments are made to the eligible veteran or surviving spouse. This payment assists with the high cost of long-term care, either in the home, or in a care facility. Most of those applying for Aid and Attendance benefits served at least one day during World War II or the Korean War.