USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) is run by the federal government. It is the agency that is given the responsibility of overseeing lawful immigration within the boundaries of the United States. The agency falls under the direction of the Department of Homeland Security. USCIS provides specific services at a federal level. Many of [...]
What Is a U Visa and Why Would You Need One?
May 6th, 2013Since 2000, the United States has provided U Visas to noncitizen individuals who have been a victim of a crime. The visa provides the opportunity to allow the individual to legally remain within the boundaries of the United States and obtain work authorization in exchange for their agreement to assisting law enforcement authorities in the [...]
Immigrant work visas (E-1 & E-2) 101
April 29th, 2013Many individuals abroad have considered working in the US, either in the short or long term. However, the United States government does not provide “a work permit” or “worker visa” to just anyone. The only way a foreign national has the ability to work within the boundaries of the United States is to qualify for [...]
Relocation of Children after Divorce
March 22nd, 2013Sometimes, after divorce, one parent may be considering relocation to find residency in another state, taking the minor children (child) with them. Often, this action will cause substantial issues with the child in their relationship with the parent that is not relocating. If the court allows the relocation, the visitation rights of the non-relocating parent [...]
How to Modify a Custody Order
March 15th, 2013Once the court has made a decision and filed an order for custody or visitation, it requires specific action to make a change to the order. There are a number of valid reasons why the court ordered parenting plan would require a change. Often times, when children grow older their interests, activities and needs evolve. [...]
What Is Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)?
March 13th, 2013Beginning in June 2012, the USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) changed the way they would handle immigration cases of individuals that came to the US as children without proper documentation. The new policies provide specific guidelines that must be met by the individual to obtain ‘deferred action’ for up to 24 months. Deferred [...]
Different Types of Child Custody – What Is Right for Your Family
March 8th, 2013There are various types of child custody that are established in every state in the union. Not comprehending the difference between each one can often mislead you and maneuver you into agreeing to a custody settlement that you might potentially regret later on, or for years to come. The major components of child custody revolve [...]
Why Uncontested Divorce is Quick and Easy
November 27th, 2012The very nature of an uncontested divorce makes it clear why they are quickly growing in popularity as a preferred way to end a marriage. If the divorce is uncontested, this means that both spouses have come to an agreement that they would like a divorce, and neither spouse is going to fight the process [...]
4 Reasons Why is Uncontested Divorce on the Rise
November 20th, 2012Divorce is already hard enough without having to watch as your marriage and finances are torn apart and scrutinized during a lengthy trial process involving a judge. What if you could bypass this experience, save some money, and move on with your new life as soon as possible? Many separating couples have discovered that this [...]
Divorce Infographic
November 19th, 2012Did you know that outside of NAVY Seals and police officers, dancers and bartenders have the next highest divorce rate among types of careers? Just click Like above to share this on Facebook.