When you apply for a green card with a marriage of fewer than two years, it is likely a conditional card. They share the same responsibilities and rights as traditional green cards, but you have to remove the conditions via application before the expiration date of...
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Year: 2022
How Texas court characterizes property during divorce
Long-term marriages ending in divorce can be significantly more complex because they often involve more assets. As a community property state, the Texas court generally approaches asset division with the goal of providing equal shares of marital property to both...
How can you document your abuse to help your case?
Victims of domestic violence are often caught in a cycle that is difficult to get out of. While it is always important for a victim to listen to their instincts to determine if they are in danger, when possible, it is a good idea to document the abuse to help a legal...
Changing a Texas child support order
When parents divorce, the courts try to create a child support plan that covers the needs of children while still being affordable for the paying parent. However, as children grow and ex-spouses move on with their separate lives, both children’s needs and a parent’s...
Passport eligibility and child support arrears
It is important to familiarize yourself with the various penalties associated with failing to make child support payments on time. Whether you worry about the loss of your driving privileges, tax refund interception or suffering damage to your reputation, many...
What programs can help you as a domestic violence victim?
The state provides various programs to assist people who have been involved in a domestic violence situation and need help to stay safe or financially sound. The Texas Attorney General offers multiple options for programs and assistance for victims of domestic...
Determining the best interests in child custody
Regarding custody disputes, the court determines your parenting plan based on your child's best interests. Your child needs to come before your feelings toward your ex or any other disputes you may have. Sometimes the best interests are not simple, however. Best...
3 actions to take before revealing your divorce plans
You ultimately decided that your marriage to your spouse is no longer salvageable, and you wish to terminate the relationship. Now that you are getting a divorce, you might wonder what steps to take first. Although the divorce process can seem overwhelming, prepare...
What offenses could lead to deportation?
Without a green card or U.S. citizenship, you could face serious legal issues. A conviction for certain assault charges could result in deportation. The Texas Courts website reported that officials file more charges of assault with bodily injury than other assault...
What happens if your green card expires?
As a U.S. immigrant, your green card is your proof of your legal U.S. residency and the rights that attach to this important status. Federal law requires you to carry your green card at all times. Nevertheless, you may not look at it very often because you do not need...