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Saravia Law, P.L.L.C., led by Attorney Elmaya Saravia, offers comprehensive legal services in Immigration, Family Law, Criminal Law, and Estate Planning. Serving the Boston Metro Area with integrity and compassion.
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I pledge to approach every client with the utmost respect and integrity, ensuring open and trustworthy communication throughout our engagement. I am dedicated to keeping you fully apprised of any updates regarding your case, be it in immigration, estate planning and probate, criminal law, or divorce and family law. Rest assured, you can always reach out to me with any queries or concerns. My approach is friendly and grounded, aiming to make our interactions as relatable and straightforward as possible.
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I can alleviate much of the stress if you speak with me early in the process. I can review your facts, explain how the laws apply and discuss your legal options in both immigration and family law cases, or help you understand the steps we need to take to create a comprehensive estate plan. I can save time by ensuring that your paperwork and documents are filed correctly and in a timely fashion, and that you have the information necessary to move forward.
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I’m committed to treating every client with respect and dignity. That means you can expect me to communicate with you in an honest and reliable manner. I’ll keep you informed of all developments in your Immigration, Estate Planning and Probate, Criminal Law, Divorce and Family Law cases. You can turn to me anytime with concerns or questions. You’ll also find that I’m friendly, relatable and down-to-earth. My goal is to be not only your lawyer, but also a trusted adviser, advocate, ally and friend.
Assistance For The LGBTQ+ Community
Family law matters for members of the LGBTQ+ community can become slightly more complicated in some situations. As a nonbinary person (my pronouns are xe/xer/xers), I am familiar with the issues that can arise in these cases. I provide customized representation, focusing on solving the problems that actually matter to you. I will be there, by your side, throughout your case, to help you move forward.
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I want to apply for work authorization now that I am in the United States, how can I apply?
This is a misunderstanding a lot of my clients have because you need to have a legal status to apply for work authorization. If you wish to apply for work authorization, we need to figure out which legal status you qualify for, and depending on the process will we be able to apply for work authorization.
My spouse is a US citizen, can I apply for a green card after we get married?
Yes, you can, but every case will be different so the manner we apply for the green card can vary. Typically there are two steps for a green card process. The first step is the I-130 and the second step is the actual Green Card application. Once the first step is approved, you can move forward with the second step. However, if your spouse is a US citizen, you can apply for a one-step green card meaning you can file both steps at the same time.
How much does it the filing fee for a green card?
If you qualify for the standard green card process, as of April 01, 2024, the total amount should be around $3,005 for Adjustment of Status and around $1,200 for consular processing. These fees may vary in the future*
I left my country because I wanted more opportunities and to provide for my family, do I qualify for Asylum?
This will most likely be no. There are a few elements to satisfy to qualify for asylum, but essentially you need to have a fear of persecution based on your race, religion, nationality, political group, or particular social group. A desire to have a better life would not satisfy the elements for asylum, but that doesn’t mean you don’t qualify for asylum for another reason.
I’m nonbinary from a country that doesn’t accept queer people, do I qualify for Asylum?
You most likely do qualify, queer claims usually satisfy the elements for Asylum because most queer people coming from more conservative countries have experience some kind of harm because of their queerness.
My spouse abused my child and abandoned us. Does my child qualify for a legal status?
Most likely yes, your child qualifies for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). This process involves two steps, one step with the Probate and Family Court in your state, and the second step with USCIS. If a court issues a Special Immigrant Juvenile Finding, then your SIJS application with USCIS will most likely get approved.
Can a queer couple adopt a child in Massachusetts?
One reason why Massachusetts is one of the best states is because of its stance on queer rights. We see this in the adoption process, yes a queer couple can adopt a child. It will be the same process as a standard adoption. Depending on your situation there might be a few more documents to file.
What is a 1A Divorce? Is it different than a 1B Divorce?
The 1A Divorce is a joint petition. Both parties work together to prepare and file the divorce documents. Typically, this is a faster, smoother, and less emotional process. We want 1A Divorces as opposed to the 1B Divorces. A 1B Divorce happens when both parties either don’t want to get divorced, or they can’t agree on terms for the divorce. A 1B will be a longer process.
1A Divorce is different than a 1B as far as paperwork, but each process will have at least one hearing, a separation agreement, and an eventual divorce.
How much child support do I owe to my spouse?
Massachusetts uses a formula to calculate child support. The formula will take into consideration your gross weekly income and your spouse’s gross weekly income. The amount you owe will depend on these factors.
Can I file for divorce in Massachusetts if my spouse and I just moved here?
It depends. You can file for divorce in Massachusetts if you’ve lived in the state for 1 year or the reason the marriage ended happened in Massachusetts and you lived in the state as a couple. If you lived together as a couple and the marriage ended in Massachusetts, you will be able to get a divorce here.
I am healthy and in my 30s. Do I need an estate plan?
Yes, you definitely do if you own assets. Some examples of assets include real estate, a business, and cash. Massachusetts does have intestate succession laws so your assets will be distributed to your closest relatives, but if you wish to distribute your assets in particular manner, you should have an estate plan.
I had a will drafted 10 years ago, do I need to update it?
I always recommend updating your estate planning every 5 to 10 years or when a major life event occurs such as the birth of a child.
My divorce will be final soon, do I need to update my estate plan?
Yes, you do. In Massachusetts, any bequests or appointments to your ex-spouse will be revoked. Most estate planning drafted with a spouse in mind is typically integral to the documents, so I always recommend to start from scratch, but codicils and amendments are also possible.
What is a revocable trust? And do I need one?
Rearranging the order – Trusts are divided into revocable (amendable) trusts and irrevocable (not amendable) trusts. If you want to avoid probate court and wish to amend the trust in the future a revocable trust is a good vehicle. Typically, a revocable trust is a good idea if you wish to modify the trust in the future, a revocable trust makes sense for a younger couple because typically they have major life events that call for revisions of their estate planning.
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