Obtaining a “Green Card” After Marrying a U.S. Citizen
Marrying a citizen of the United States is one way to qualify for eventual naturalization. It is possible for you to become eligible for a green card, but there are several important things to be aware of before you pursue this option. Section 319(a) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA) contains all of the…
Read MoreImpact of Post-Divorce Relocation on Child Custody in Military Families
Relocation after a divorce is not uncommon. After the divorce is final, the two parties are usually eager to get on with the next stage of their lives. However, when there are children involved, and parenting time with the other parent to consider, things can become complicated. When one or both parents are members of…
Read More7 Common Myths About Divorce in Tennessee
Those who have never been through a divorce might have many misconceptions about what the process will be like. Within the culture, there are certain myths about divorce that are pervasive, but often have no basis in truth. If you are living in Knoxville and you are thinking about whether or not divorce might be…
Read MoreThe Fight over DAPA and DACA Rages On
On May 31, 2016, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) took action to prevent an activist federal judge, Andrew Hanen, from imposing sanctions on DOJ prosecutors, which would require them to attend mandatory ethics classes. Judge Hanen is the same judge who put a halt to expanding President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals…
Read MoreNine House Members Seek More H-2B Low-skilled Worker Visas
There is a new immigration controversy brewing in the U.S. Congress as members on both sides of the aisle spoil for a fight over a renewed effort to increase the number of H-2B Visas for low-skilled foreign workers. H-2B Visas cover immigrants who work in lower-paying, low-skilled, temporary positions such as landscapers, hospitality, seafood processors…
Read MoreIs There a “Worst” Time to Get Divorced?
Getting a divorce is expensive, it is (somewhat) public, and it can completely upend your life while it is going on. If you are the one contemplating divorce, you likely understand that timing is important. Depending on how long your marriage has lasted, your life and your spouse’s life are completely intertwined. The process of…
Read MoreICE Home Raids Are Serious – and Sometimes Illegal
You may have heard stories of how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents sometimes raid private homes in warrantless raids in an effort to aggressively enforce immigration policies. The stories have folks pretty frightened – and rightfully so. But we know that the key to overcoming fears is looking at the facts, and knowing your…
Read MoreGrandparents Raising Their Grandchildren in Tennessee
The kinship bond between grandparent and grandchild can play an essential part in the life of a family. When birth parents are unable, for whatever reason, to manage the care and upkeep of their children, a grandparent is often the perfect solution. According to the Council on Aging, one in 20 children in Tennessee is…
Read MoreTips for Getting Prepared and Organized for a Divorce
Most folks are unprepared for just how emotional the divorce process is, whether they are the one who initiated the divorce, or the one upon whom the news was sprung. Dividing a couple and a family is a challenging process, so it might be helpful to some people to look at divorce as what it…
Read MoreThe United States Supreme Court will hear President Obama’s Executive Action Case on Immigration
In November 2014, President Obama announced executive actions on immigration, which were quickly blocked by a lawsuit that was filed by the state of Texas along with 25 other states (including Tennessee). These executive actions intended to allow millions of undocumented immigrants to become eligible to apply for work authorization programs. There are about 4.3…
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