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...
