¿Cuales son los derechos de custodia para los indocumentados? Vivir y trabajar como un residente indocumentado es lo suficientemente desafiante sin la complicación adicional de problemas por custodia de los hijos. Es común que los residentes indocumentados teman...
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Green card status and custody rights when divorcing a U.S. citizen
Divorce, particularly when you have children, is never easy. However, when one parent isn’t a U.S. citizen, it’s only understandable that they’re concerned that this will affect their custody rights. If you and your spouse can work out a custody agreement on your own,...
Can you get divorced if you got married in another country?
You already know that people do not have to get divorced in the same state where they got married in the United States. Though different states have different divorce laws -- so where you file is important -- you don’t have to travel back to the state where you tied...
As an immigrant, will you be treated fairly in a custody case?
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...
Can child support payments affect the naturalization process?
The path to naturalization can be difficult. Seemingly everyday problems can have an impact on your journey to becoming a citizen. The N-400, or application for naturalization, includes 20 pages of questions about almost every aspect of your life. Some of these...
Does immigration status matter in child custody cases?
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...
When do you need to change child support arrangements?
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...
What is an Order of Protection?
What is an Order of Protection? A Petition for Order of Protection is a civil (not criminal) case in which the the alleged victim (Petitioner) is suing the alleged perpetrator (Respondent) and claiming he or she needs immediate protection due to domestic abuse,...
You can be charged with failing to protect your children
Juvenile courts in Tennessee have exclusive original jurisdiction to hear matters concerning the dependency and neglect of children. These can be brought by private parties, or by the State filing a petition. These are typically the result of an investigation by the...
Divorce and Child Custody in Tennessee
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...