In the United States, we have an incredibly complex immigration system. There are so many visa types (all with their own alpha numeric combinations) that is extremely hard to know which visa you may need for a particular purpose. For most individuals wanting to enter...
A person who pays child support (an “obligor”) may be overcharged or overpay their child support due to numerous issues with the processes by which support is assessed and by which payments are collected and applied. Have you overpaid child support by accident, been...
Did you know that if you are in an abusive marriage to a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, you can make your own Petition? This law is known as the VAWA Law and protects both men and women who have been victims of domestic violence. The main requirements to...
Are you in a Toxic Relationship with your U.S. spouse or Permanent Resident? If so, fortunately there is the VAWA Law that can protect you. VAWA stands for Violence Against Women Act. This act protects both men and women who have been victims of domestic...
When an adoption involves an out of state order, it can somewhat add complications to the adoption process, but luckily there are rules in place to handle this. For example, the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (or UCCJEA) does not apply to...
Regardless of the type of adoption you choose to pursue, you’ll require a home study. But this pre-adoptive step is there for an important reason: To ensure that children are placed into safe, loving and prepared families. In order to complete a home...
In Texas, there are many adoption agencies that exist which help an expectant mother and prospective adoptive parents transition into the adoption process. If a mother is pregnant, an adoption agency is an option that allows the expectant mother to find a home...
Have you been a victim of Fraud, Robbery or Armed Assault? You could you qualify for the U Visa. The U Visa gives you a Legal Status that is valid for 4 years with a work permit and Social Security. After the third year of having the U Visa, you can apply for...
By and large, the prospect of moving to the United States is one that is filled with much wonder and excitement for most people involved. However, for some individuals coming from abroad, this move which often is associated with great expectations and hope can be a...
Many men and women experience feelings of nervousness and stress when preparing for child support hearings. However, this is not necessarily due to an unwillingness to provide financial support, but often because of the uncertainty surrounding child support...
