Can a conditional resident facing divorce from a U.S. resident obtain permanent residency, or does the green card always disappear with the marriage?
Divorce Law and Family Law
If a parent removes the children from the state or country without consent, what can the other parent do to have the children re
We see that fairly often. There are two situations that will come up: one situation is where one of the parents has removed the child from Illinois but is still in the United States. The first step is to go to court to obtain an order directing the return of the child or the children […]
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Retired Judges Don’t Mediate
Many retired judges in the U.S. and Canada claim to offer mediation services but are actually doing something very different from true, ethical mediation. This confuses divorcing couples about the valuable service that real mediators provide.
Should You Hire a Non-Lawyer?
It’s not recommended, but, if you do, you should know the rules that control what they can do for you.
3 Reasons to Wait for Your Divorce to Be Finalized Before Dating
Regardless of your family situation, when you’re in the middle of finalizing divorce procedures, you may feel the urge to start seeing someone else in order to move on with your life. Despite the fact that this is a completely understandable and normal way of moving on from a difficult relationship, problems may arise if things have yet to be completed.
Can I call my spouse’s lawyer if mine is out of town?
Paula J. Swensen, a Certified Family Law Specialist in Newport Beach, California, explains why it’s not a good idea to call your spouse’s lawyer for advice.
Can I stop or at least delay a divorce from happening?
I don’t want to get divorced. Can I stop or at least delay it until my spouse comes to his senses?
What happens if my spouse is dishonest during the collaborative process?
Joe Spirito explains why hiring a collaborative practice lawyer is useful if you expect your spouse is dishonest during the collaborative process.
What if my spouse won’t agree to a divorce?
The simple answer is you can still obtain a divorce. Most divorces can be based on either fault (abandonment, adultery, etc.) or by living separate and apart for a specific length of time and neither requires the cooperation of both spouses. As long as you provide your spouse with sufficient notice of the court hearing […]
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