San Antonio Human Smuggling Tragedy Leaves 10 Dead
The horrifying story of a tractor-trailer crammed with people being suffocated to death in the broiling heat of a Texas summer day likely pricked at the hearts of everyone who heard about it earlier this week. Each one of those 100 people—all undocumented immigrants from Mexico and Central America – risked their lives, and in…
Read MoreDivorce, Dissolution, Separation or Annulment: Which is Best for You?
If you’re like most folks who are considering the end of their marriage, you’re probably getting a lot of advice (wanted or not) from friends and family, and checking out a lot of blogs and stories online. This means you’ve probably seen the phrases “dissolution,” “annulment” and “separation” used interchangeably with the word “divorce.” We…
Read MoreWhat Does a “Bona Fide Relationship” Mean for Your Travel Plans?
So, you’re ready to come to America to be with your family, but the news seems to change every day. Can you still travel to the U.S.? Will you be allowed to stay? Let’s start at the beginning. As of today, everything that has gone into effect is temporary: The Supreme Court has ruled that…
Read MoreFactors in Tennessee Child Custody Decisions
In all Tennessee child custody cases, the court encourages parents to work out a custody plan that is in the best interests of the child (children). If an agreement cannot be reached, the court will decide what solution works best. Tennessee has two types of custody. Legal custody addresses which parent will make the health…
Read MoreAt Home or Abroad: How to Bring Your Foreign Fiancée to the US
Finding the person you want to spend your life with is one of the greatest of joys. That joy can be complicated, however, when the one you love is living abroad and does not yet qualify for US citizenship. There are options for bringing your foreign fiancée to the US, but they are complicated. An…
Read MoreUnderstanding Tennessee’s Custody Relocation Statute
Tennessee has a law that details what the moving parent must do if he/she wishes to move and take minor children with him/her—to another state or to a new location that is more than 50 miles away from the home of either parent. The parent who is moving must notify the non-moving parent of their…
Read MoreAn Explanation of Immigration Bonds for Detainees in Tennessee
In certain circumstances, individuals detained or arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency can be released before their court hearing. To do so, someone must obtain an immigration bond on the detainee’s behalf. ICE can release a foreign national based on his/her own recognizance. Otherwise, the immigration judge or ICE will set…
Read MoreThe Complications of Dividing Retirement Funds in “Gray Divorces”
“Gray divorce” is a term that has been adopted to describe the uptick in divorce among people over age 50 in the past 20 years. The National Center for Marriage & Family Research (NCMFR) conducted a study titled Age Variation in the Divorce Rate, 1990-2012. This report reveals that while the overall divorce rate in…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for an ICE Raid
The current administration recently promised to hire 15,000 more Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, who will be tasked with making sure that employers comply with immigration laws in hiring employees. With approximately 11 million undocumented people living in the United States, immigrants of any status must be aware of the increasing chance of an…
Read More“Superior” Parental Rights in Child Custody in Tennessee
There are times in a parent’s life when they may not be able to care for their children. They might be dealing with substance abuse or mental health issues which cause them to be incapable of caring for their child temporarily until they get these issues sorted out. For whatever reason a parent must temporarily…
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