{"id":869,"date":"2026-10-28T02:08:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T02:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/136-108-18-25.nip.io\/removal-defense\/removal-defense-paid-consultation\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T22:11:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T22:11:44","slug":"removal-defense-paid-consultation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/removal-defense\/removal-defense-paid-consultation\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Bring to a Removal Defense Consultation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-866\" alt=\"An immigration court hearing room with a notice to appear and a tabbed case binder on the defense table, and an empty witness chair.\" src=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-immigration-court-hearing-room-with-a-notice-to-appear-an-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-immigration-court-hearing-room-with-a-notice-to-appear-an-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-immigration-court-hearing-room-with-a-notice-to-appear-an-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-immigration-court-hearing-room-with-a-notice-to-appear-an-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-immigration-court-hearing-room-with-a-notice-to-appear-an-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-immigration-court-hearing-room-with-a-notice-to-appear-an-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Removal Defense | Florida, Texas &amp; New York<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">What to Bring to a Removal Defense Consultation<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.632), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Arriving prepared helps your attorney understand your case from the start. Here is what to gather, what to write down, and what to leave out. Adriana Gomez and the AG Immigration Law team focus on removal defense and related immigration matters.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19546413445\">Book a Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/abogadadrianagomez.com\/contact\/\">Book a Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Adriana Gomez \u00b7 Published October 27, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A removal defense consultation is a paid meeting where an attorney reviews your case before you decide what to do next. Bring your Notice to Appear, every immigration court or government notice, your identity papers, your immigration history, your family records, and proof of your ties to the United States. That list is the core of what to bring to a removal defense consultation.<\/p>\n<p>If a notice arrived for you or someone you love, you may feel rushed and unsure. This guide explains what to gather, what happens in the meeting, and who you will meet. It covers federal immigration law, which applies across the United States, including in Florida, Texas, and New York.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Paid Removal Defense Consultation Is and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>A paid removal defense consultation is a scheduled meeting to review a removal case with an attorney. It helps you understand the charges, the papers, and your options before you make decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Removal proceedings are the immigration court process that decides whether a person may stay in the United States. The rules for that process are set out in federal immigration law.<\/p>\n<p>This meeting is for people who received a Notice to Appear or who have a removal case pending. Family members who help with the case can ask at scheduling whether they may join.<\/p>\n<p>The consultation is paid, and the office confirms the fee when you schedule. Separate government fees may also apply. For example, the law requires a fee for certain filings, such as an application to adjust status with an immigration court, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/8\/1812\">8 U.S.C. \u00a7 1812<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a Notice to Appear or an upcoming hearing has you worried about your family&#x27;s future, our team can talk through your options with you in a paid consultation. Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19546413445\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/abogadadrianagomez.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-young-woman-in-formal-attire-wearing-a-name-tag-and-carryi-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A young woman in formal attire, wearing a name tag and carrying folders, walks down steps past a stone building with columns.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What to Bring to a Removal Defense Consultation<\/h2>\n<p>Bring every immigration notice you have, plus records of your identity, history, family, and ties. Copies work, but keep originals in a safe place.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Notices and court papers:<\/strong> the Notice to Appear and every hearing notice, with the envelopes they came in. Mailing dates matter when you track deadlines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identity papers:<\/strong> your passport, foreign national ID, birth certificate, and any Form I-94 or entry record.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Immigration history:<\/strong> prior visa applications, Form I-130 or Form I-485 filings and receipts, approval and denial notices, any earlier removal order, and every case number you have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family records:<\/strong> marriage certificates, children&#8217;s birth certificates, and proof of the status of any U.S. citizen or permanent resident relative.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Criminal records:<\/strong> charging papers, sentencing records, and the final disposition for any arrest, charge, or conviction. Bring the full court record, not only what you remember.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ties to the United States:<\/strong> a lease or mortgage, utility bills, pay stubs or employer letters, tax returns, school records, and letters from people who know you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your timeline:<\/strong> key dates, moves, jobs, and any contact with immigration officers, including what you said and what you signed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bring only true, accurate papers. Your statements and your documents need to match, as the next section explains.<\/p>\n<h2>What the Meeting Covers, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The meeting reviews your papers, your history, and the relief options that may fit your facts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Intake:<\/strong> staff confirm your identity, the stage of your case, and any upcoming hearing dates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review:<\/strong> the attorney reads your charging papers and documents and marks what is missing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History:<\/strong> you explain your immigration and criminal history in full.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Earlier statements:<\/strong> under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1240.7\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1240.7<\/a>, an immigration judge may receive a relevant statement you made earlier during an investigation or examination. Tell the attorney what you told officers.<\/li>\n<li>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1240.7\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1240.7(a)<\/a>, an immigration judge may receive in evidence any oral or written statement that is material and relevant to any issue in the case, whether it was previously made by the respondent or by any other person during an investigation, examination, hearing, or trial.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Options:<\/strong> the attorney explains relief that may apply, such as cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, or waivers. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/8\/1255\">8 U.S.C. \u00a7 1255<\/a>, adjustment of status is discretionary. It is available to a person who was inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States, or who has an approved VAWA self-petition, and who files an application, is eligible to receive an immigrant visa and is admissible to the United States for permanent residence, and has an immigrant visa immediately available when the application is filed. Subsection (c) lists categories of people to whom subsection (a) does not apply.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Next steps:<\/strong> you leave with a list of what to file, what to gather, and what to track.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Who You Will Meet: The Attorney and Office Support Staff<\/h2>\n<p>Adriana Gomez is the responsible lawyer for this page, and legal questions go to the attorney.<\/p>\n<p>Our team also includes assistants and office staff. Office staff help with scheduling, intake forms, and copies of your documents. They do not give legal advice, so strategy questions go to the attorney.<\/p>\n<p>Confirm at scheduling who will attend and what role each person has in your matter.<\/p>\n<h2>Timeline: From First Contact to Next Steps<\/h2>\n<p>You reach the office, schedule the paid meeting, gather documents, attend, and then track next steps.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First contact:<\/strong> reach the office by contact form, phone, or WhatsApp.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scheduling:<\/strong> the office confirms the date, time, fee, and whether the meeting is in person or by video.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Before the meeting:<\/strong> gather your documents and note every hearing date.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The meeting:<\/strong> the length depends on your facts and how much you bring.<\/li>\n<li><strong>After the meeting:<\/strong> you leave with items to gather and deadlines to track.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Representation:<\/strong> any engagement for your case is a separate step.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Some dates move fast. The first hearing cannot be set earlier than 10 days after the notice to appear is served, unless you ask in writing for an earlier date, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/8\/1229\">8 U.S.C. \u00a7 1229<\/a>. You must also give the government a written address and phone number, and report every change right away.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/8\/1229\">8 U.S.C. \u00a7 1229<\/a>, service by mail to your most recent address you provided is sufficient if there is proof of attempted delivery to that address. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1003.26\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1003.26<\/a>. Update your address the day you move.<\/p>\n<p>If a relative is missing, the <a href=\"https:\/\/locator.ice.gov\/odls\/\">Online Detainee Locator System<\/a> is the official ICE tool for finding people held in immigration detention.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With AG Immigration Law P.A.<\/h2>\n<p>AG Immigration Law P.A. focuses on removal defense. It also handles adjustment of status, family petitions, naturalization, removal of conditions on green cards, waivers, and BIA appeals.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Connected issues:<\/strong> a removal case can touch an adjustment application, a waiver, or a family petition. One consultation can look at how those pieces connect.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeal deadlines:<\/strong> under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1003.38\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1003.38<\/a>, the BIA appeal deadline runs from the oral decision or from mailing or electronic notice. A deadline that lands on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeal paperwork:<\/strong> a Notice of Appeal (Form EOIR-26) must come with the fee or an Appeal Fee Waiver Request (Form EOIR-26A). Without one, the appeal is not deemed properly filed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Waived issues:<\/strong> any issue not raised in the Notice of Appeal is deemed waived.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clear roles:<\/strong> the responsible attorney gives legal advice. Office staff handle scheduling and intake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reach:<\/strong> the firm serves immigrants across the United States, including people in Florida, Texas, and New York.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19546413445\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/abogadadrianagomez.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p>Short answers to common questions about documents and the meeting.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I not tell the attorney?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Share your full history, including facts that worry you. The attorney can only plan around the facts you give.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if an officer already questioned me?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell the attorney what was said and what you signed. An earlier statement that is material and relevant to any issue in the case can be received in your hearing, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1240.7\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1240.7<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need every document?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring what you have. The attorney will point out what is missing and what may be obtained.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a family member attend?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask at scheduling whether a family member or interpreter may join.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long is the meeting?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The length depends on your facts and how much material you bring.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if my hearing is soon?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell the office when you schedule, so the attorney can review that date first.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-man-in-a-dark-jacket-sits-on-a-staircase-railing-holding-a-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A man in a dark jacket sits on a staircase railing, holding an open folder and looking away toward a city street.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Contact the Office About Your Removal Case<\/h2>\n<p>If a Notice to Appear or a hearing date is in front of you, you do not have to sort out the next steps alone. Many people reading this are preparing for a relative, and every deadline feels heavy.<\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;re ready, reach out through the <a href=\"https:\/\/abogadadrianagomez.com\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a>, call the office, or message on WhatsApp to request a paid consultation. Bring the checklist for what to bring to a removal defense consultation, and the attorney will take it from there.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>General immigration information only; does not create an attorney-client relationship or legal representation before USCIS\/DHS. Practice exclusively limited to federal immigration law. Licensed in Florida. AG Immigration Law P.A. | Office: Weston, FL<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why preparation matters<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complete records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Documents you already have often answer questions your attorney would otherwise have to chase down.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A clear timeline<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dates of entry, prior applications, and hearing notices help build an accurate picture of your history.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Honest, full answers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your attorney can only plan around the facts you share, so bring up the difficult details too.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Better questions<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Writing your questions in advance keeps your meeting focused on what matters most to you.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Do not hide difficult facts<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prior arrests, earlier immigration problems, or statements you made to an officer can all affect your case. Tell your attorney about them, even if you feel embarrassed or worried.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19546413445\">Contact Our Office<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/abogadadrianagomez.com\/contact\/\">Contact Our Office<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Documents to bring<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Immigration papers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any Notice to Appear, Form I-94, prior visa or green card copies, work permits, and receipts from USCIS or the immigration court.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identity and family records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Passport, birth certificate, marriage or divorce records, and birth certificates for children or other relatives involved in your case.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Court and police records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Criminal charges, convictions, court dispositions, and sentencing documents, including any records from other states or countries.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" 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