Living and working as an undocumented resident is challenging enough without the added complication of child custody issues. It is common for undocumented residents to fear exploring the extent of their child custody rights due to an undocumented status's legal risks....
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New Immigration Executive Orders under Biden Administration
New Executive Orders have been signed by President Biden on January 20, 2021 outlining substantial changes immigration enforcement. Here are the big takeaways from yesterday's executive actions: 1. DACA PRESERVED. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which...
Is your pending charge a crime of moral turpitude?
Even law-abiding citizens feel nervous sometimes when interacting with police. Immigrants might feel even more frightened during such encounters. Immigrants may have language barriers that impact the interaction. They may also worry because they know that criminal...
Can mediation help with child custody?
Child custody can be one of the most complex aspects of your divorce, but the good news is that using alternative means of dispute resolution can help you resolve the issue without unnecessarily having to go to court. Mediation is a helpful way to work through custody...
Will the President-elect be able to keep his promises on immigration policy?
Immigrant rights activists and those with loved ones who are immigrants to the U.S. or seeking to come here have been heartened by President-elect Joe Biden’s promise to overturn many of the controversial policies and regulations put in place over the last few years....
Committing a crime could mean deportation…or not
You came to the United States with good intentions, but after a serious car crash, you’re now facing criminal charges and other penalties. While you might not end up with a felony, the idea of getting either a felony or misdemeanor is weighing heavily on your mind. It...
Receiving a green card through marriage or relative sponsorship
The path toward achieving lawful permanent residency in the United States can be complicated. Confusing phrases, multiple forms, and other obstacles are just some of the challenges you will have to face. It’s important to understand some of the basics of becoming a...
Should children of immigrants have passports when involved in custody disputes?
If you and your spouse are divorcing or there is a current custody dispute, one thing to address is if your children have passports. If either you or the other parent is concerned that your child could be taken across the border or abroad without the other person’s...
Minimizing the stress of transitions between homes for your kids
One of the most challenging parts of co-parenting, at least in the beginning, is transitioning children between their two homes. No one’s going to do it perfectly at first. Things will go wrong. Someone will run late occasionally, a school book or coat will be left...
Can you travel to your country of origin with shared custody?
International marriages are often very complicated. At least one spouse is going to need a visa, if not to complete a complex immigration process that might require everything from medical exams to a background check. If you originally come from another country but...