Dallas Immigration And Family Law Blog
Divorce, finances and preparation
There are a number of key issues people need to focus on while ending their marriage, such as custody and the emotional impact of the divorce process. However, ending a marriage brings up a number of financial considerations and it is critical for people to prepare...
What is a Texas protective order?
In Texas, victims of stalking, violence, sexual abuse can apply for a protective order. Different types of protective orders can cover a variety of abuses. This includes dating violence, domestic abuse, stalking and sexual assault. A protective order, according to...
Is your child eligible for naturalization?
Child immigration can be a complex issue. It is not only an issue for those who travel to the United States but it can also be an issue for U.S. citizen parents who have a child residing outside of the United States. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services...
US immigration: Law enforcement officers play key role re U-visas
When you emigrated from another country of origin to Texas, you no doubt had certain goals you hoped to achieve as you adapted to a new lifestyle. Maybe you had a job lined up or were coming to this country to be with the person you intended to marry. On the other...
Is there such a thing as mutual abuse?
You might think that it would be easy for you to recognize when you have experienced abuse by your domestic partner. However, abusers and the people who represent their interests sometimes make claims of "mutual abuse." Theoretically, this is a claim that both...
Taking welfare benefits might affect your green card process
Many immigrants who move to America fall within the middle-class to wealthy income brackets. They migrate with six figures in assets or bring a multi-million-dollar business. Even so, starting over in a new country is expensive for most people. Subsequently, many...
Do I qualify for a U visa?
One of the reasons why the U.S. allows an immigrant to come into the country is to escape violence in his or her home country. If you suffer from a domestic violence situation and your only hope is to escape to the U.S., then there is a specific visa option you will...
Can your custody agreement be modified?
The circumstances under which your divorce occurs will no doubt impact many of the decisions made regarding it (such as the determination of child custody). However, your life (and that of your ex-spouse and your children) is sure to go, meaning that your...
Adapting to life in Texas as an immigrant
No matter what country you left behind when you traveled to Texas to start a new life, you may have felt excited yet worried or anxious at the same time. Perhaps, your main reason for coming to the United States to live was that you were marrying a U.S. citizen. On...
What are some examples of domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse is common in the United States; statistics from USA Today show that these incidents happen every 15 seconds, but what happens when you are not aware you are being abused? Not all types of violence are physical and many go unreported, especially when the...
