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Parenting after Divorce: More than 1 Model!

Co-parenting...it gets great press, but it's NOT your only option. Many divorce situations call for an entirely different model: parallel parenting.

USCIS to Shift N-400 and I-485 Caseloads to Decrease Processing Time Discrepancies

On June 17, 2019, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is implementing a national strategy to decrease differences in processing times based on the location of processing for the Form N-400, Application for Naturalization...

Guyana to Continue Processing Certain Adoptions Commenced Before June 1, 2019

On June 14, 2019, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that the government of Guyana has confirmed that it will continue to process certain adoption cases under the non-Hague Convention process in effect prior to June 1, 2019.

I WAS INJURED BY A STONED DRIVER – WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?

I WAS INJURED BY A STONED DRIVER – WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?

5 THINGS YOU MUST DO AFTER AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT

5 THINGS YOU MUST DO AFTER AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT

USCIS to Continue Accepting Prior Edition of Form I-918 Through End of 2019

On June 21, 2019, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is extending the grace period for the previous edition of the Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status.

EOIR Swears in New Administrative Law Judge

On June 18, 2019, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced that it swore in Jean King as the new chief administrative law judge in the EOIR’s Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer.

Orders of Protection: When Should Victims Apply for One?

During her observations as a Court law clerk intern for the late Honorable Judhe, Willard Lassers, in the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Wendy assisted in case development, and documentation which gave her a behind the scenes view into some very traumatic times in people’s lives. Shocked at how often people were not getting proper counsel to get through very critical processes, Wendy began her journey into family law.

New Zealand Nationals Now Eligible for E1 and E2 Visas

On June 10, 2019, citizens of New Zealand became eligible to seek E1 treaty trader visas and E2 treaty investor visas in the United States.

Divorce...Party?

Divorce parties are an international trend. Should you have one? Should you attend one? See my 5 Tips for Divorce Parties to maximize the fun while mitigating risk.

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