<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Johnson Legal Services P.L.L.C]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bankruptcy, consumer protection and business law firm in Wheeling, WV, serving West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Free consultations.]]></description><link>https://www.johnsonlegalservicespllc.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:08:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.johnsonlegalservicespllc.com/es/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[La visa de prometido(a) K-1: Guía paso a paso para parejas que planean casarse en EE. UU.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Para las parejas separadas por fronteras, el compromiso es la parte fácil. La pregunta más difícil es práctica: ¿cómo nos casamos y empezamos nuestra vida juntos en Estados Unidos? Para muchas parejas en las que uno de los miembros es ciudadano estadounidense y el otro vive en el extranjero, la respuesta es la visa de prometido(a) K-1. La K-1 es un puente: permite que el prometido o la prometida de nacionalidad extranjera viaje a Estados Unidos para casarse con su pareja ciudadana...]]></description><link>https://www.johnsonlegalservicespllc.com/es/post/la-visa-de-prometido-a-k-1-gu%C3%ADa-paso-a-paso-para-parejas-que-planean-casarse-en-ee-uu</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad108e1bf2d9e337774a7a9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:58:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/743c92_74c73b7dc2d844f9ab67652d59e32310~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Johnson*</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa: A Step-by-Step Guide for Couples Planning to Marry in the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[For couples separated by borders, the engagement is the easy part. The harder question is practical: how do we actually get married and start our life together in the United States? For many couples where one partner is a U.S. citizen and the other lives abroad, the answer is the K-1 fiancé(e) visa. The K-1 is a bridge — it lets a foreign-citizen fiancé(e) travel to the United States to marry their U.S. citizen partner and then pursue a green card from here. Below is a plain-language...]]></description><link>https://www.johnsonlegalservicespllc.com/post/the-k-1-fianc%C3%A9-e-visa-a-step-by-step-guide-for-couples-planning-to-marry-in-the-u-s</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acfa67e160622016bf50baf</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:58:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/743c92_74c73b7dc2d844f9ab67652d59e32310~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Johnson*</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Il visto per fidanzati K-1: guida passo dopo passo per le coppie che intendono sposarsi negli Stati Uniti]]></title><description><![CDATA[Per le coppie separate dai confini, il fidanzamento è la parte facile. La domanda più difficile è: come facciamo concretamente a sposarci e iniziare la nostra vita insieme negli Stati Uniti? Per molte coppie in cui uno dei partner è cittadino statunitense e l'altro vive all'estero, la risposta è il visto per fidanzati K-1. Il K-1 è un ponte: consente al fidanzato o alla fidanzata di cittadinanza straniera di recarsi negli Stati Uniti per sposare il proprio partner cittadino statunitense e,...]]></description><link>https://www.johnsonlegalservicespllc.com/post/il-visto-per-fidanzati-k-1-guida-passo-dopo-passo-per-le-coppie-che-intendono-sposarsi-negli-stati</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ada35003e95a4b5470b0ac7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:54:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/743c92_74c73b7dc2d844f9ab67652d59e32310~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Johnson*</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four Provisions to Watch for Before You Sign a Cash Collateral Order ]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a business files Chapter 11, an emergency motion to use cash collateral is essential.  Cash collateral is most often the accounts receivable that the business needs to fund its operations. Payroll, rent, and other operating expenses can’t wait to be paid. That urgency of the immediate need to use cash can create pressure to agree to terms in a cash collateral order that go beyond what the Bankruptcy Code actually requires. A debtor focused on simply "getting the order signed" can...]]></description><link>https://www.johnsonlegalservicespllc.com/post/four-provisions-to-watch-for-before-you-sign-a-cash-collateral-order</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaad4b172df054056893bf7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:14:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/743c92_ecc96af0231642e69384427e6593ec30~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Johnson*</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than Paperwork: Why Real Time Together Matters — for Your Marriage and for USCIS]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people picture a marriage-based green card case, they often imagine a stack of forms, a filing fee, and a waiting game. The paperwork is real, but it's not the heart of the matter. At its core, a marriage-based petition asks U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to believe one thing: that your marriage is genuine. That it was entered into to build a life together, not to obtain an immigration benefit. The best way to satisfy that standard is also the best way to build a...]]></description><link>https://www.johnsonlegalservicespllc.com/post/more-than-paperwork-why-real-time-together-matters-for-your-marriage-and-for-uscis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa1b435f74f33298924a07c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:08:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/743c92_e9c10ea6a46a48f684f2e0cece36f407~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Johnson*</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the "Fast Cash" Becomes a Death Spiral: How We Fight Back Against Predatory MCA Lenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Johnson Legal Services, PLLC | Wheeling, West Virginia We’ve heard the same story from small business owners across Ohio, Pennsylvania ad West Virginia, and beyond, many times. Business slows down. Payroll is due. The bank says no. Then an email arrives promising $50,000 in your account by Friday — no credit check, no collateral, no problem. All you have to do is sign. That signature can cost you everything. In our view, Merchant Cash Advances — or MCAs — have become one of the most...]]></description><link>https://www.johnsonlegalservicespllc.com/post/when-the-fast-cash-becomes-a-death-spiral-how-we-fight-back-against-predatory-mca-lenders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a044c70e5f825d008b1d5a1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:10:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e49376_2304d87e230a47a7b21760853cefb3d5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>JLS</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The West Virginia Lawyer Spotlights Our Managing Partner's Pro Bono Commitment]]></title><description><![CDATA[By J ulia Simeone At Johnson Legal Services, PLLC, public service is not just a professional duty — it’s a personal calling. Our Managing...]]></description><link>https://www.johnsonlegalservicespllc.com/post/the-west-virginia-lawyer-spotlights-our-managing-partner-s-pro-bono-commitment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6869081d53a6c3a66e535c41</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2025 12:47:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dfc16_a005b6b7217f4d20b11b0f6071c06987~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Julia S.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: A Guide for Small Businesses on Managing Pre-Existing Bank Accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chapter 11 bankruptcy can be a lifeline for small businesses facing financial distress. It allows businesses to reorganize their debts...]]></description><link>https://www.johnsonlegalservicespllc.com/post/navigating-chapter-11-bankruptcy-a-guide-for-small-businesses-on-managing-pre-existing-bank-account</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681cc9ba32f79d51b2390069</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 15:15:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/743c92_3cdfff63403847c29f9dde49e686184e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Johnson*</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ins and Outs of Surrogacy: Understanding the Types and Legalities in West Virginia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrogacy has become an increasingly popular option for singles and both heterosexual and homosexual couples. However, this is still a...]]></description><link>https://www.johnsonlegalservicespllc.com/post/the-ins-and-outs-of-surrogacy-understanding-the-types-and-legalities-in-west-virginia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66b239fa7a784a2ed19de7d4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:10:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/743c92_4c35d106e3fa4b9dae17198464c2bd46~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Johnson*</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When to Execute a Home Reaffirmation Agreement in Chapter 7 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Often clients say that they don’t want to declare bankruptcy on their home – just on their credit card or medical debts. On one hand,...]]></description><link>https://www.johnsonlegalservicespllc.com/post/when-to-execute-a-home-reaffirmation-agreement-in-chapter-7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66a9f92357a5e5fc49aba1ff</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:51:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/743c92_7f43cf8a9ee54622b00d6936d3833f1b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Johnson*</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal Guidelines for Child Testimony in Custody Hearings ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In child custody disputes and visitation cases, the testimony of a minor can be an important component of a case. When a party requests child testimony, the judge is called upon to find the delicate balance between allowing the individual most affected by the proceeding to have a voice and protecting the child from the negative effects of being between two opposing custodians. The guiding principal in all child custody proceedings is, of course, the best interest of the child and this...]]></description><link>https://www.johnsonlegalservicespllc.com/post/legal-guidelines-for-child-testimony-in-custody-hearings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66953aa04577b3d52693ab3f</guid><category><![CDATA[Family Law]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:38:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/743c92_102f0d2a169d42c393d8d890b44de9a6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_765,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>JLS</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unveiling the Truth in Lending Act: The Impact of TILA’s One-Year Statute of Limitations on Consumers”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) is a federal law enacted in 1968 and designed to protect consumers in credit transactions.  But how? 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There are federal exemptions provided in 11 U.S.C. § 522(d), but each state has the right to opt out of...]]></description><link>https://www.johnsonlegalservicespllc.com/post/exemptions-under-chapter-7-and-13-how-do-they-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6658a883f50d4bf7c4d2b633</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 16:44:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e49376_41b57a9f4de34d2cb8324dbc230ce6da~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>JLS</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chapter 7 and Chapter 13: Which Option is Right for You?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[When most individuals file for bankruptcy relief, their primary aim is to find a swift      resolution so that burdensome debt is wiped...]]></description><link>https://www.johnsonlegalservicespllc.com/post/chapter-7-and-chapter-13-which-option-is-right-for-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6654dc4c4e52f5f45913b55c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 16:02:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_396a386b336c3961666b63~mv2_d_5184_3456_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>JLS</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Car Loans' Challenges: Understanding GAP Insurance Limitations and Negative Equity Rollover]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to car loans, unexpected twists can leave us "upside-down" and financially vulnerable. 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