Joint Custody

by | Aug 17, 2018 | Family Law, Terminologies

En Español Joint custody is a family law term that refers to a child custody arrangement in which both parents share the decision-making responsibilities and physical care of the child. Joint custody arrangements are often made during divorce proceedings, in which...

No Fault Divorce

by | Aug 17, 2018 | Family Law, Terminologies

En Español A no fault divorce is one in which neither spouse blames the other for the end of the marriage. The couple seeking a no-fault divorce merely must assert that they are incompatible, or that irreconcilable differences exist between them. In a no-fault...

Legal Separation

by | Aug 17, 2018 | Family Law, Terminologies

En Español An arrangement in which a married couple lives apart but remains legally married following a court order. A couple that want to get a divorce, but needs time to work out certain financial issues, may obtain a legal separation in most states. A legal...

Contested Divorce

by | Aug 17, 2018 | Family Law, Terminologies

En Español A contested divorce is when the two parties do not agree about getting a divorce, or about the terms of the divorce. Usually the couple will disagree on matters such as child custody, financial support, and the distribution of marital assets. When these...

Nonimmigrant Visas

by | May 13, 2018 | Immigration-, Terminologies

En Español A nonimmigrant visa (NIV) is a U.S. document that is attached to a foreign national’s passport, which describes the type of visa issued. A nonimmigrant visa authorizes a foreign national to be lawfully admitted to the U.S. for temporary travel during a...

Marriage Fraud/Sham Marriage

by | May 13, 2018 | Immigration-, Terminologies

En Español A sham marriage is one that is entered into for the purposes of evading U.S. immigration laws or requirements. Marriage fraud or entering into a sham marriage is a federal crime subject to up to several years of imprisonment, significant fines and loss of...