For immigrants all across the country, the possibility of deportation looms like an ominous cloud overhead. This is a worst-case scenario for many people and it can ruin lives in an instant. One of the best things you can do for yourself is to understand the ways you...
As a parent going through a divorce, you want to provide as much stability and comfort as possible to your child as they go through this difficult time with you. Of course, keeping things stable in their home life is the best way to do this. If you and your co-parent...
Dividing marital property in a divorce may be one of the most complicated matters to negotiate. It is normal to grow attached to belongings during the course of the marriage, and it is often emotional to part with those items. Texas, along with several other states,...
If your marriage was less than two years old when you received your green card, you probably have a conditional card. While conditional green cards provide the same rights and responsibilities as permanent ones, you must apply to remove the conditions before your...
When you are a U.S. citizen and fall in love with someone born in another nation, you may want to explore the prospect of securing a fiancé visa for your partner. A fiancé visa allows your partner to come to Texas and stay with you, as long as your situation meets...
Once you secure a green card to allow you permanent lawful resident status, you may think the work is over, and you can move on. However, there are certain circumstances that will require you to replace your green card. According to the U.S. Citizenship and...
Watching your finances take a cut because of your divorce may flood your future with uncertainty. Picking up the pieces and moving on may seem impossible at first, but a proactive response can minimize the negative impacts. Divorce can create valuable opportunities...
When you sponsored your spouse for legal permanent residency in the U.S., you likely filed Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This affidavit is a legally binding contract between you and the U.S. government that...
The Violence Against Women Act has been around since 1994. Its enactment addressed concerns about violence, especially towards women, although it also helps stepfamilies, children and men. Some of the primary goals of the act are to prevent violent crime, change...
As a divorced parent, you may have concerns about your children visiting with their other parents. Specifically, if your former spouse lives in, or has substantial ties to, another country, you may fear that he or she will take your children there and refuse to return...
