01 Apr 2014

I-864 Affidavit of Support Victory in Maryland: Toure-Davis v. Davis

"[T]he Form I-864 is a contract between the sponsor (in this case, Defendant) and the U.S. Government. 8 C.F.R. § 213a.2(d). This obligation of support, imposed by federal law, is separate and apart from any obligation of support imposed under Maryland law or right to support waived by the parties via an ante-nuptial agreement. ... Plaintiff is entitled to judgment (liability only) as a matter of law." - Toure-Davis v. Davis, Mar. 28, 2014.

[Hats off to Edward W. Neufville, III!]