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What is the Visa Lottery Program?
Obtaining an Visas for a Foreign Spouse
The Immigration Act of 1990 created the Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery, a program that provides 50,000 green cards to citizens of countries that sent the least number of immigrants to the U.S. in the preceding five year period.
The list of eligible countries changes each year depending upon how many [...]
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How can we prove we’re really married for our immigration interview?
Proving the Legality of Your Marriage with a Foreign Spouse
One of the things couples are asked to do during a USCIS interview is to provide proof that they are legally – and truly – married. What this means is that a marriage certificate simply isn’t enough.
Immigration wants to make sure that a relationship actually exists [...]
What are the requirements for a Fiance Visa?
Obtaining a Visa for a Foreign Fiance
A fiance visa is provided to foreign parties intending to marry a U.S. citizen. To get approval for this type of visa, you cannot already be in the U.S. and you’ll need to prove your intent to marry. This topic is covered in detail in attorney Ilona Bray’s book, [...]
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What’s the Difference Between A Temporary Visa And A Green Card?
Non-Immigrant Visas vs. Green Cards for Foreign Spouses
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What is a meretricious relationship?
The Line Between Marriage and Cohabitation in Washington State
A meretricious relationship is a term created by the Washington State legislature to define cohabitations that are marital in nature but not on paper. There are several factors that the court will consider when determining whether or not a relationship meets the meretricious definition. These include:
The length [...]
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3 Biggest Myths About Spousal Support in California
Common Misconceptions About Alimony
The Rights of Grandparents
What You Need to Know About Grandparent and Caretaker Visitation
If you are a grandparent or caretaker of a child, you may be faced with a challenge to your right to see that child at some time in the future. This often happens when the child’s parents divorce or when one parent dies and the grandparents [...]
Family Law Public Departments and Services in All 50 States
Links to State-by-State Family Law Resources Online
There are numerous government and non-profit organizations at the state and federal level which have been created to help citizens deal with the issues surrounding marriage, divorce, child support, spousal abuse, and countless other specialty areas. Below are some key federal departments, as well as a collection of state-specific [...]
What Is An “Agreed” or “Uncontested” Divorce?
While some divorces result in lengthy and sometimes ugly court battles, many divorces are actually quite civil and even mutually sought.
What’s the difference between a divorce and a legal separation?