If you are a man and a victim of abuse in Texas, you may face unique fears about seeking help. It is a common misconception that only men are perpetrators of abuse and only women are victims. Men often feel immense guilt and inadequacy after suffering abuse —...
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Dealing with your portion of your ex-spouse’s 401(k)
If you were not the primary income earner in your marital home in Texas, then you may look forward to the pending conclusion of your divorce proceedings with a certain degree of trepidation. Without the financial support of your spouse, you may worry about being able...
What are some non-physical signs of domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse can take many forms, and in some cases, may happen in a way that is not always immediately recognizable. The Mayo Clinic notes that some forms of abuse might occur in a way that causes you to question whether it is even happening. Learning the warning...
What is an affidavit of support?
U.S. immigration policy prefers immigrants not to become public charges. That is, when individuals enter the country, immigration law typically demands they support themselves without relying on public assistance benefits. If you plan to file a family-based immigrant...
Getting a Green Card for a spouse
Many permanent residents of the United States may want to bring their spouses to the country. There are several things people need to understand about getting a Green Card for their spouse. People need to make sure their significant other fits the definition of a...
Drug violations may trigger detention, deportation
When you live in Texas as a non-citizen, you must work hard at staying on the right side of the law or risk the potential threat of detention or deportation. Any drug-related criminal offense, including those involving marijuana, has the capacity to lead to detention...
Is parental alienation a form of abuse?
Texas parents often struggle to adjust to life in the aftermath of a divorce. After all, you must juggle your own personal issues on top of handling your child. This period of adjustment behaves as a crucial link between your pre and post-divorce life. Unfortunately,...
Evolution of VAWA immigrant protections
Congress first passed the Violence Against Women Act in 1994. The purpose was to improve the response of communities to domestic violence and sexual assault by coordinating private nonprofit organizations, social services and the criminal justice system. Despite the...
Divorce, mediation and preparation for a post-divorce world
You may be facing divorce, but you know your spouse and children better than anyone. So why give up control over your post-divorce objectives to a judge? Mediation offers many advantages over litigation and, as an added benefit, provides a blueprint for future goals...
AR and FP visas: What are the differences?
As a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you likely want to bring additional family members to this country as well. The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs explains that you can do this by means of helping your relatives obtain one of two types of...