Ilona Bray
J.D. · University of Washington School of Law
Home Buying Basics in Virginia
With proper preparation, careful choice of a real estate agent, and prudent use of other professionals, buying a home in Virginia can be a great experience. ... READ MORE
Home Buying Basics in Tennessee
If you're planning to purchase a home in Tennessee, you'll want to be clear on your ideals and budget, and learn about legal matters such as what disclosures to expect from the seller and what goes into a purchase agreement. ... READ MORE
Home Buying Basics in Pennsylvania
Guidance to laws and customs for purchasing real estate in Pennsylvania. ... READ MORE
Home Buying Basics in North Carolina
With proper preparation, careful choice of a real estate agent, and prudent use of other qualified professionals, buying a home in North Carolina should be a positive experience. ... READ MORE
Will Your Homeowners' Insurance Deny Coverage Due to Faulty Workmanship?
Most homeowner's insurance policies won't cover the fixing of problems caused by faulty workmanship. ... READ MORE
Who Pays When a Guest in Your Home Damages Property?
If a visitor to your house damages something you own, the best case scenario is that they agree to pay for the damage. But if that doesn't happen, you might have other options, including filing a lawsuit or getting your homeowner's insurance carrier to pay. ... READ MORE
Preparing to Meet With a U.S. Immigration Lawyer
Going to your first meeting with an immigration attorney who might represent you? Here's what to bring and prepare for. ... READ MORE
With Domestic Violence on Record, Can U.S. Citizen Petition a Fiancé or Spouse to Come to the U.S.?
U.S. immigration laws contain provisions meant to make it difficult for domestic violence offenders or people with records of violent crimes to petition for a foreign fiance or spouse. ... READ MORE
What Does It Mean When a Visa or Green Card Applicant Is 'Inadmissible'?
Applicants can be denied U.S. immigration benefits if they’re found “inadmissible.” Learn more about what that means, and the grounds for inadmissibility under U.S. immigration law. ... READ MORE
Derivative U.S. Citizenship, Via Naturalized U.S. Citizen Parents or Adoption by U.S. Citizen
Could you already have gone from permanent resident status to U.S. citizenship automatically, having "derived" U.S. citizenship from your naturalized parents? ... READ MORE