The United States Bankruptcy Code generally seeks to provide debtors with a “fresh start” and “a new opportunity in life with a clear field for future effort, unhampered by the pressure and discouragement of pre-existing debt.” See Alibatya v. New York Univ. (In re...
My husband has been deported. I want to get a divorce and move on. How can I do this? Luckily, the procedures for divorcing an immigrant who has been deported are not much different from divorcing a spouse who resides in the United States. Family law is a state issue,...
Getting a divorce can be stressful. One of the things you might be most worried about is who gets to keep what, and who makes the decision? First, it’s important to note that if you and your spouse can agree on how to divide your property, things will go smoothly. In...
