To have a partner who resides out of the U.S. or who does not have U.S. citizenship may be a burden on your relationship. If you are a permanent resident of the United States or if you are a Green Card holder, there are ways that you can bring your spouse to the U.S....
Ending your marriage may feel like the end of an era. When it comes to finances, a lot of people imagine financial hardship after a divorce. According to U.S. News, you may actually benefit financially. Retirement fund control When you divorce your spouse, this is one...
Having a Green Card entitles you as a foreign visitor to live and work in the United States. Sometimes circumstances that are out of your control intervene and for whatever reason, you lose your card. Still, that does not mean you should panic. You may ask the U.S....
There is such a thing as a “temporary” green card. To some, this may seem like an oxymoron, given that a green card is supposedly proof of permanent residency. Despite this, temporary green cards do exist, and US citizenship and Immigration Services calls this status...
If you and your spouse are ending your marriage, does the next step have to be a contentious, public divorce where the court takes charge of your life? Not if you choose mediation. If the two of you believe you can work together to craft your own settlement...
When parents divorce in Texas, it is not uncommon for their emotions to take control and compromise their ability to make rational decisions. This is particularly concerning when it comes time to determine a child custody arrangement. Children with parents who...
VAWA is the Violence Against Women Act. It is an essential law protecting women in the United States. This law was a long time in the making, but the U.S. Congress enacted it relatively recently in 1994. Like many newer pieces of legislation — and like many old ones,...
If you are an undocumented immigrant and experienced violence or other criminal activities, you might feel no options for justice remain open to you. The last president took a zero-tolerance approach to immigration, which compelled many immigrants to reconsider...
Many people who live in other countries want to come and live in the United States. Whether it is for work, to be with a loved one or to experience a better life, there are different avenues a person needs to take to be able to legally reside in the country. For some...
Individuals immigrating to the United States already face a mountain of hardships, including the huge amounts of documentation and legal paperwork needed to stay in the country. To relieve some of the stress of the unknown, immigrants can familiarize themselves with...
