Protecting your Family, Freedom, and Future
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...
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...
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...
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...
Divorce can be ugly, but it doesn't have to be. If you want to avoid the emotionally and financially burdensome costs of going to court, mediation may be a viable option. Many family law courts request spouses to try mediation before resorting to other methods. During...
The state of Tennessee could suspend your driver’s license for a broad range of reasons. Maybe you have unpaid fines, or perhaps you had an alcohol-related driving infraction. However, just because the state suspended your license, that doesn't mean that your need for...
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...
Throughout American history, it has been portrayed as a haven for immigrants. Once thought of as the “New World,” it is a country where the vast majority of the inhabitants are either immigrants or the descendants of immigrants. That’s always been a part of the story...
When you enter the United States through a family visa as a spouse or child of a citizen or lawful permanent resident, you may feel like your presence in the country depends on the other person involved. The same is true for those who enter the country through a...
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...