If you obtained your immigration status or green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, you might wonder what happens if you get divorced. It is natural to be concerned—the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) pays particular attention to immigrant marriages that occur only for one spouse to obtain U.S. citizenship. There are many fraudulent…
The divorce process can be rather overwhelming, but having a good attorney by your side can go a long way toward removing some stress from the process. So when you’re preparing to go through a divorce, what qualities should you look for in an attorney? Here are a few tips to keep in mind. Aggressive isn’t always best People considering…
In 2017 sexual harassment by powerful men was in the center of the news. In fact, the “#MeToo” movement came along. Conventional wisdom thought that bringing the issue of sexual harassment to light; educating and punishing would have a deterrent effect on those who were actually engaging in the harassment. What followed was an interesting set of realities: 1) people…
Mediated divorces are generally much less expensive than court litigation, and a big factor that goes into that is that they take significantly less time to complete, meaning fewer legal fees. But exactly how long can you expect the mediation process to take? Every divorce is different, of course, so here are some of the factors you can expect to…
Collaborative divorce is a type of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that does not require the couple to appear before a judge. Instead, the spouses will work with professionals such as attorneys, therapists and financial experts to settle the various aspects of their divorce. Below is a quick overview of some of the ways the collaborative divorce process is different from…
Some divorces, such as those involving business interests or particularly high-net worth individuals, are inherently more complex than the average divorce. The more complexities that exist, the more beneficial it is likely to be for your case to use expert witnesses. Expert witnesses are people who are highly qualified within their particular field who can lend testimony in an area…
While every divorce is different in some ways, those that go through mediation will generally go through these basic phases. Introduction In this phase, you provide the mediator background information about your relationship, and the mediator provides an overview for what you can expect out of the mediation process. Based on the information provided by each spouse, the mediator will…
As you go through the divorce process, you will likely encounter a number of legal terms you might not have heard before. Here are a few examples of some common divorce terms of which you should be aware: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): ADR refers to any type of out-of-court process for settling a divorce. Examples include mediation, arbitration, negotiation and…
In the early phases of your divorce, you’ll need to take stock of all the assets you own so you can assist the court in developing a fair plan for the distribution of your marital assets. There are some items that are obvious — your home, your vehicles, all your credit cards and accounts and all the possessions you have.…
When spouses who were married in India seek a divorce in the United States, they may be worried that their lack of a formal marriage record will be an impediment. While India has a Registrar of Marriages and now requires registration, couples wed in religious ceremonies are considered legally married even if the union was not formalized with the government.…