by mattmaniatis | Aug 21, 2020 | Immigration
If you’re married to someone who is already a citizen of the United States, you may be able to use that fact to get a green card. This is one way that the government does try to keep families together. That said, you may have heard people use the slang term “green...
by mattmaniatis | Aug 7, 2020 | Family Law
You’re an immigrant to America, and your child is American. You gave birth to them here, because your spouse made it possible for you to come and live in the United States. Your spouse is a citizen, and you’re a permanent resident. As a result, when your spouse asked...
by mattmaniatis | Jul 27, 2020 | Immigration
If you previously were removed from the United States or are otherwise inadmissible, something that you may be able to do is to ask about receiving a Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility. When you do this, you will need to provide a lot of information. That’s why it’s...
by mattmaniatis | Jul 1, 2020 | Immigration
On June 18, the United States Supreme Court narrowly rejected a move to dismantle the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, bringing new hope to the so-called “Dreamers.” Dreamer immigrants are people who were brought into this country without...
by mattmaniatis | Apr 16, 2020 | Family Law
Any parent who is splitting up with their child’s other parent is likely going to worry about how the child custody case is going to go. If you are an immigrant, especially if you are undocumented, you may be concerned about how this is going to impact the decisions...
by mattmaniatis | Apr 14, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Those who have immigrated to the United States may face harsh consequences for any alleged involvement in criminal activity. These possible consequences include immigration detention and deportation. Legal assistance is necessary to protect current immigration status...
by mattmaniatis | Dec 30, 2019 | Family Law
Child support orders exist so that you can provide for your child even when you may not be with them all the time. It’s crucial, therefore, that you make changes to your child support arrangements when necessary so that you can continue to support your child and meet...
by mattmaniatis | Oct 9, 2019 | Immigration
Permanent residency is a status for people trying to move and live in the United States. Once you qualify and obtain the status of permanent resident, you will receive a green card. This allows you to live and work in the United States for the foreseeable future. This...
by mattmaniatis | Jun 18, 2019 | Family Law
Tennessee is home to picturesque mountain views and gorgeous landscapes, but residents of the state still have to deal with the stark realities of divorce. Despite best efforts and intentions, some relationships reach a point at which separating is best, but this can...
