Dallas Immigration And Family Law Blog
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...
What is the Violence Against Women Act?
While immigrating to the United States, many people feel nervous or unprepared. This feeling can only increase when a family member takes advantage of the precarious situation to try to harm or abuse you. You should be aware of Violence Against Women Act in order to...
What should I know about replacing a green card?
Having a green card means you have the right to stay and work in the United States. As an immigrant, you may hope that someday you can become a citizen of this country. However, you want to be sure that nothing causes you to lose your residency status. This includes...
What Is Parental Alienation?
When you and your spouse get a divorce, it brings many difficult changes to the life of your child. Under ideal circumstances, parents get along well enough to keep this transition smooth and steady for their offspring. However, it is all too common for a spouse to...
Insomnia and child custody disputes
Parents who find themselves in the middle of a dispute over child custody face many challenges. Aside from legal stressors and even financial setbacks, the emotional toll of these cases is significant. In some instances, parents are under so much pressure that they...
Cooperation, civility and the divorce process
When people think about the process of getting divorced, they likely have visions of hostility, bitter custody battles and disputes over financial matters. This is a reality for many people who bring their marriage to an end, but it is not always the case. Some...
How family-based visas work
The United States makes some provisions in immigration law for US citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to sponsor particular relatives to enter the country on family-based visas. This practice is often the first legal step for an immigrant who is seeking to...
