If Married, You Can Sponsor Your Same-Sex Partner For A Green Card

Posted on 27 March 2015

Thanks to the repeal of Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), if you are in a same-sex marriage with someone with an immigrant visa, you have the right to sponsor them for a green card. This is a huge advancement for same-sex marriage rights, and if you're thinking about sponsoring your same-sex partner, these four questions can help. What if Your State Doesn't Recognize Same-Sex Marriages? Only a handful of states actually recognize same-sex marriages. [Read More]

Prenuptial Agreement: Pop The Question Without Scaring Off Your Fiance

Posted on 18 March 2015

Every married couple hopes for a happily ever after, but it doesn't always work out. No one wants to think about the possibility of divorce before they marry. It seems like you don't have faith in your relationship. Prenuptials protect your best interests. If you think a prenuptial agreement is right for you and leery about bringing it up, here are some tips to discuss the subject of prenuptial agreements: [Read More]

Stepparent Adoptions: What You Should Know

Posted on 6 March 2015

If you are a stepparent and are hoping to adopt your stepchild, it is most likely not a complicated process. This is often easier than regular adoption, since you don't need to go through the home study and other steps in the process might be waived by the courts. In most cases, you don't need much more than consent from the biological parent. Here is more information about what you need to do to adopt your stepchild. [Read More]

4 Important Actions When You Believe Your Ex Has Alcohol Issues

Posted on 24 February 2015

If you believe your ex-spouse has developed a problem with alcohol, you're probably worried about your children when they stay there. Even if the kids are only with this parent one night a week or every other weekend, this is still cause for concern. Take some important actions that will help you determine whether your former partner actually has become chemically dependent and how to protect your children if this is the case. [Read More]

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